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Lynn O’Leary transitions to Intact’s US President for Specialty

Reinsurance News

Following an announcement in November 2024, Lynn O’Leary has officially transitioned into her role as President, US, Global Specialty Lines at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions , following a two-year stint as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Swiss Market Regulator FINMA Restructures; Head of Insurance Division to Step Down

Insurance Journal

Swiss financial market watchdog FINMA has revamped its organizational structure with immediate effect, the regulator said on Tuesday, as it gears up for future challenges including supervision of the enlarged UBS. Switzerland has pledged to step up r...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Howden launches new follow-form platform combining tracker & algorithmic capacity

Reinsurance News

Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the launch of Howden Auto Tracker, a new automated follow-form facility that combines tracker capacity and connected algorithmic capacity, giving brokers direct access to both from the s...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Is Britain on the Cusp of Another Multibillion-Pound Consumer Finance Scandal?

Insurance Journal

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom will on Tuesday hear arguments to overturn a judgment that could cost Britain’s financial industry billions of pounds in fresh legal costs and potential customer compensation. The Court of Appeal ruled in...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Italy Insurance Watchdog Needs More Details of Generali-Natixis Deal, Sources Say

Insurance Journal

Italy’s insurance regulator IVASS needs more details about internal control and governance systems as it reviews domestic leader Generali’s proposed asset management tie-up with French bank BPCE, two sources close to the matter told Reute...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Willis’ new wildfire resilience insurance to focus on risk mitigation

Reinsurance News

Willis, a business of WTW, and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have launched a new $2.5 million wildfire resilience insurance for the Tahoe Donner Association in Truckee, California. Described as “first-of-its-kind,” this policy directly...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Swedish Insurer Folksam Divests $160 Million Tesla Stake

Insurance Journal

Sweden’s largest insurer Folksam said on Wednesday it has sold its stake in electric car maker Tesla over concerns about the company’s stance on workers’ rights. Tesla, headed by billionaire Elon Musk, is facing a backlash from unio...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Bain-Backed Esure Eyes UK Growth After £200 Million Revamp

Insurance Journal

UK home and motor insurance firm Esure Group Plc sees further growth in the country after a £200 million ($258 million) revamp program, according to its Chief Executive Officer David McMillan. The company, backed by private equity firm Bain Capital,...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

CFC launches new cyber product with 30 enhancements

Reinsurance News

CFC, a specialist insurance provider focused on emerging risks and cyber, has launched a new cyber product, Cyber Proactive Response (CPR), aimed at businesses with revenues up to £250 million. CPR delivers broad and clear cyber coverage, with 30...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Rokstone & Allianz Commercial announce five-year capacity agreement

Reinsurance News

Rokstone, the international re/insurance MGA of the Aventum Group, has signed a five-year capacity agreement with Allianz Commercial, further expanding their existing partnership across multiple Commercial insurance lines. The agreement, executed...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Insurance losses from Cyclone Alfred & North QLD floods reach AU $1.2bn

Reinsurance News

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has reported that insurance losses from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the North Queensland floods in February have now surpassed AU$ 1.2 billion. According to the ICA, insurers have received over 95,000 cl...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Social Inflation is not going away in 2025 for most insurers, says BMO

Reinsurance News

According to a recent report from BMO Capital Markets, social inflation is expected to persist for most insurers in 2025, marking the third consecutive year requiring additional reserves. BMO anticipates additional speed-bumps in 2025 due to lawsu...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Held transitions to Executive Chairman as Spirer assumes CEO role at J.S. Held

Reinsurance News

J.S. Held has announced Lee Spirer, the company’s current President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) is to become the company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as Jonathon Held intends to step down from the role. J.S. Held is a global consulti...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Reinsurer ZEP-RE and Afreximbank partner to enhance cross border trade in Africa

Reinsurance News

Zep-Re (PTA Reinsurance Company) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have launched the Trans-Africa Bond Alliance (TABA), a transformative initiative that aims to bridge the insurance capacity gap and empower African contractors to secure...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

US House Democrats Open Investigation Into Kennedy Bird Flu Response

Insurance Journal

Democrats on the U.S. House of Representatives oversight committee opened an investigation on Tuesday into health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s handling of the federal response to bird flu, according to a letter sent to Kennedy and released...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

FCC Chairman Orders DEI Investigation Into Disney, ABC

Insurance Journal

The head of the Federal Communications Commission ordered an investigation into Walt Disney Co. and its ABC network over their diversity, equity and inclusion practices, broadening his examination of media and telecom companies for perceived discrimi...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

India reinsurance market conditions improved at 1.4 amid strong demand: Aon

Reinsurance News

Increased competition, capacity and engagement have improved the Indian reinsurance market conditions at the recent April renewals, according to a market update by Aon, a risk management and professional services firm. Aon disclosed that reinsurer...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Majority of Small Biz Leaders Think AI Will Play ‘Crucial Role’ in Work Safety

Insurance Journal

More than half of small business leaders believe artificial intelligence will play a “crucial role” in worker safety over the next five years, according to a new report from Pie Insurance. A survey of decision-makers from just over a thou...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

North Carolina Commissioner Settles Mobile Home Rate Increase at 11%

Insurance Journal

North Carolina Insurance Mike Causey said Tuesday that he had negotiated a lower average rate increase for mobile home policies than the North Carolina Rate Bureau had asked for. “I am happy to announce that North Carolina mobile homeowners wil...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Getty Museum to Sell $500 Million of Debt for Fire Protection

Insurance Journal

One of California’s most famed art institutions, the Getty, is turning to the bond market for $500 million to help preserve its masterpieces as the state prepares for another fire-prone summer. The J. Paul Getty Trust is expected to sell &#8230...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Viewpoint: Smoke Damage from LA Wildfires Leaves Questions to Be Answered

Insurance Journal

The question has come up wondering if smoke damage is covered for those homes that were impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires but were not damaged by the actual fires. A cloud of smoke from a fire is larger than …

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

AM Best Reviews Westminster American Following Return of Previous Owner

Insurance Journal

AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Westminster American Insurance Co. AM Best assigne...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Tokio Marine Intl. promotes David Feldman to Regional Head of Compliance UK & Europe

Reinsurance News

Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC) International, part of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies, has announced the promotion of David Feldman to Regional Head of Compliance, UK and Europe, at Tokio Marine Group, effective April 1, 2025. Feldman brings ext...

Posted: Apr 02, 2025

Shift Technology Launches Cross-Carrier Insurance Data Network

IIR

The new multi-carrier network platform provides real-time fraud and risk insights from shared claims data.

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

Plymouth Rock Names Kevin Zygmunt Chief Operating Officer

IIR

The former EverQuote executive will oversee marketing, underwriting, service, and claims operations.

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

Simply Business Partners with London Underwriters

IIR

Through this relationship London Underwriters’ agents can serve a broader range of small businesses, including home-based businesses, online retailers and contractors.

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

4 Tips to Navigate Hard Coastal Insurance Markets

IA Magazine

With restrictions on new business, carriers pulling out of the market, agency commissions taking cuts and underwriting giving the word “difficult” a whole new meaning, it’s no wonder coastal agencies have felt the impact of the last few years.

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

BrokerTech Ventures Names 2025 Accelerator Cohort

IIR

The Des Moines based distribution innovation-promoting organization has also launched BrokerTech Connect: Chicago for insurance innovators.

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

Guidewire Unveils Mammoth Platform Release

IIR

The new release adds tools for predictive analytics, faster claims, and tailored policy coverage.

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

Insurers Invest in Esoteric Asset-Backed Securities

Insurance Thought Leadership

Insurers Invest in Esoteric Asset-Backed Securities Operational Efficiency

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

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Insurance Thought Leadership

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Posted: Apr 01, 2025

Outlook for Insurance Rates in 2025

Insurance Thought Leadership

Outlook for Insurance Rates in 2025 Commercial Lines

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

Allstate completes sale of employer voluntary benefits business

coverager

The sale of Employer Voluntary Benefits generated a financial book gain of about $625 million.

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

Venteur raises $20 million

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The startup serves hundreds of employers and tens of thousands of employees.

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

HCI’s Greenleaf Capital signs GEICO to multi-year lease for Tampa office campus

coverager

GEICO plans to bring over 1,000 jobs to the area, and the lease fully occupies the campus.

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

Insureds fail to use thousands in insurer payments

Rough Notes

INSURANCE-RELATED COURT CASESDigested from case reports published onlineCOURT DECISIONS Insureds fail to use thousands in insurer payments A wildfire occurred near the home of Hovik Gharibian and Caroline Minasian. Although debris entered the home an...

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

No coverage for inherent diminished value

Rough Notes

INSURANCE-RELATED COURT CASESDigested from case reports published onlineCOURT DECISIONS No coverage for inherent diminished value Jeffrey Cubberley and Philip Seaver filed suit against The Commerce Insurance Company, seeking declaratory relief for al...

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

Did title policy cover the use of gates?

Rough Notes

INSURANCE-RELATED COURT CASESDigested from case reports published onlineCOURT DECISIONS Did title policy cover the use of gates? In August 2016, Roger and Therese Hutchinson purchased rural property in Madison County, Montana, which included an easem...

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

GET COMFORTABLE WITH DISCOMFORT

Rough Notes

The solution to dealing with stress in today’s whitewater world of work At a time when we need to be getting stronger at handling stress, people seem to be growing increasingly fragile. By Kimberly Paterson, CEC Today’s business environment is in a c...

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

FLIPPING THE SCRIPT ON COMMERCIAL AUTO

Rough Notes

Prevention-first strategies in a rising premium market By Randy Boss, CRA, CRM, MWCA, SHRM-SCP The commercial auto market is at a crossroads, with rising claims,  increasing premiums, and disruptive new risks; yet every challenge presents an opportun...

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

ENHANCING YOUR PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT AND VALUE

Rough Notes

Approaches to consider to introduce a new engagement model and strengthen agency culture This year, independent agencies have a great opportunity to be involved and continue to enhance their community engagement and impact. By Bill Ross With 2024 wel...

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

April 2025 ITL FOCUS: AI

Insurance Thought Leadership

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Posted: Apr 01, 2025

STOP COLD CALLING: HOW TO PROSPECT SMARTER IN 2025

Rough Notes

Strategies for connecting with people who already want to hear from you Even if you’re the best producer in the world, cold calling puts you at a disadvantage. You’re starting the conversation as an outsider. By Carolyn Smith, APR, TRA Let’s get one...

Posted: Apr 01, 2025

Drowsy Driving Impacts 14% of Americans: Survey

Carrier Management

Drowsy Driving Impacts 14% of Americans: Survey New data indic...

Posted: Apr 01, 2025