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Empowering Program Administrators: Filling an Education Need for These Insurance Professionals

Risk & Insurance

PAs often fill niche and specialized roles in insurance. For the professionals looking to stand out, continuing education can be a boon to their careers. The post

Posted: May 13, 2024

European Insurers facing margin crush if premiums cannot be hiked, Bloomberg

Reinsurance News

According to a new analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence, a sustainable margin recovery looks “increasingly challenging” for European insurers, with premiums needing to increase in real terms in order to prevent any erosion after a tripli...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Augment Risk hires legacy expert Paul Corver as Advisor

Reinsurance News

Reinsurance broker Augment Risk has announced that Paul Corver, formerly of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings (R&Q), will join the firm as an Advisor. Corver brings deep experience and insights in the reinsurance industry to the broker...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Re/insurance losses from Brazil floods expected to be contained: AM Best

Reinsurance News

With losses due to floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, estimated at BRL 7.5 billion ($1.45 billion), AM Best has noted that the impact on most re/insurers will be contained as they retain smaller exposures and have exited volatile business lines....

Posted: May 13, 2024

Suspected Pirate Attack in Gulf of Aden Raises Concerns About Growing Somali Piracy

Insurance Journal

A European naval force detained six suspected pirates on Friday after they opened fire on an oil tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden, officials said, likely part of a growing number of piracy attacks emanating from Somalia. The attack …

Posted: May 13, 2024

AXA XL Re appoints Alfredo Salcedo as Head of Latin America, Reinsurance

Reinsurance News

AXA XL Reinsurance, the property and casualty and specialty risk unit of global insurer AXA, has appointed Alfredo Salcedo as the Head of Latin America, Reinsurance, effective June 1st, 2024. Subsequently, AXA XL has announced that Michael Yeats w...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Western Canada Wildfires Prompt Evacuations, Air Quality Warnings

Insurance Journal

The season’s first major wildfires have spread to roughly 10,000 hectares (24,710 acres) across Western Canada on Sunday as authorities issued an evacuation order for a community in British Columbia and warned of poor air quality across provinc...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Extreme weather sweeps across US, billions in losses predicted by Aon

Reinsurance News

Aon’s latest weekly cat report, ending May 10, highlights ongoing severe weather across the United States, with predictions of significant economic losses in the billions, particularly affecting the Southern Convective States (SCS). From May...

Posted: May 13, 2024

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company upgraded to ‘A’ rating by S&P

Reinsurance News

Brookfield Reinsurance announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company (AEL), has been upgraded in its Insurer Financial Strength rating by S&P Global Ratings, advancing from ‘A-‘ to &#...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Whiddett to head Arch’s expanded terrorism insurance solution for UK

Reinsurance News

Arch Insurance’s UK Regional Division has announced the launch of its enhanced standalone terrorism insurance product for businesses across the UK regions, to be led by Jason Whiddett. The expanded terrorism insurance solution includes a ser...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Decayed, Broken Utility Pole Caused Largest Wildfire in Texas History: Report

Insurance Journal

LUBBOCK — A decayed utility pole that broke, causing power wires to fall on dry grass in the Texas Panhandle, sparked the state’s largest wildfire in history, a Texas House committee confirmed Wednesday. And other poorly maintained power equipm...

Posted: May 13, 2024

American Coastal reports lower net income for Q1’24 as GWP rise

Reinsurance News

American Coastal Insurance Corporation, a property and casualty insurer, has reported net income for Q1 2024 of $23.6 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, compared to $267.3 million, or $6.14 per diluted share, for Q1 2023. This decrease in net in...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Catastrophe Bonds Use Models Underestimating Climate Risks, Investors Say

Insurance Journal

The risk models that helped drive one of the most lucrative bets of 2023 are increasingly being tested by smaller weather shocks fueled by climate change. Catastrophe bonds and other insurance-linked securities, which powered last year’s highes...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Supreme Court Rules Against Warner Music in Copyright Damages Case

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Miami music producer in a legal fight with Warner Music over a song by rapper Flo Rida, finding that there is no time limit for recovering monetary damages in …

Posted: May 13, 2024

Hackers Behind MGM Attack Targeting Financial Sector in New Campaign

Insurance Journal

The hacking group accused of disrupting casinos and hotels at MGM Resorts International last year is engaged in a new campaign targeting banks and insurance companies, according to cybersecurity researchers. The group, known as Scattered Spider, has...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Florida OIR Fines Heritage P&C $1M for Ian Claims Issues

Insurance Journal

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation in recent weeks has fined five property and casualty insurers, including Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co., which was hit with a $1 million penalty for failing to properly handle hundreds of cla...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Maryland Governor Signs Online Data Privacy, Child Protection Bills

Insurance Journal

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed two measures into law on Thursday that are aimed at better protecting personal data online from Big Tech, including a bill making Maryland the second state to try to create strong limits on information collected …

Posted: May 13, 2024

Synthetik successfully demonstrates its advanced flood analysis tool

Reinsurance News

Synthetik has announced the successful demonstration of Flowcore, its “Flood Data Collection and Analysis” platform designed for modelling flood scenarios and predicting resulting damages and financial/insurance losses. Flowcore integr...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Washington AG Says Catholic Church Stonewalling Sex Abuse Investigation

Insurance Journal

The Catholic church is refusing to cooperate with a Washington state investigation into whether it unlawfully used charitable trust funds to cover up sexual abuse by priests, Attorney General Bob Ferguson said, asking a court to force the Seattle Arc...

Posted: May 13, 2024

First Washington Heat Wave of the Year to Trigger New Heat Rules for Outdoor Workers

Insurance Journal

Forecast temperatures in Washington this week are exapted to will trigger protections designed to prevent heat-related illness in agriculture, landscaping, construction, and other outdoor jobs. The forecasted temperatures above 90 degrees in Eastern...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Crest Insurance Group Enters Nevada with Crossroads Acquisition

Insurance Journal

Crest Insurance Group acquired trucking and transportation specialist Crossroads Insurance Services in Henderson, Nevada. The Henderson location will become the hub of the Crest’s trucking and transportation division and will provide the logist...

Posted: May 13, 2024

Pennsylvania to Ban Driver Cell Phone Use, Require Reporting of Traffic Stop Data

Insurance Journal

Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving accidents and deaths after nearly two decades of pressin...

Posted: May 13, 2024

How to Provide Better Customer Service

Insurance Thought Leadership

How to Provide Better Customer Service Agent & Broker ClareCarroll1

Posted: May 12, 2024

How AI Could Set Premiums in Real Time

Insurance Thought Leadership

How AI Could Set Premiums in Real Time AI & Machine Learning ClareCarroll1

Posted: May 12, 2024

Best Practices for Cannabis Insurers in 2024

Insurance Thought Leadership

Best Practices for Cannabis Insurers in 2024 Commercial Lines ClareCarroll1

Posted: May 12, 2024

Top 10 Insurance Podcasts

Insurance Thought Leadership

Top 10 Insurance Podcasts Emerging Technologies ClareCarroll1

Posted: May 12, 2024

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions Now Offering Trade Credit Coverage

IA Magazine

Coverage is available for most industries and countr​ies with highlights including comprehensive coverage, excess & quota share and specialty coverages.

Posted: May 12, 2024

Prudential Hires Jon Trevisan as Head of Distribution for Group Insurance

IIR

Most recently National Practice Leader of Employee Benefits for McGriff Insurance Services, the industry veteran will report to divisional president Mike Estep.

Posted: May 12, 2024

4 Tips to Help Identify, Mitigate and Manage Environmental Exposures

IA Magazine

While certain industries, such as health care, manufacturing and chemical industries, have the biggest environmental risk factors, every commercial insured has some form of a pollution exposure.

Posted: May 12, 2024

Employee Culture: The New Risk Predictor

IIR

While companies have long focused on customer commentary, workforce signals can be an even more important indicator of risks within an organization.

Posted: May 12, 2024

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions Now Offering Trade Credit Coverage

IA Magazine

Coverage is available for most industries and countr​ies with highlights including comprehensive coverage, excess & quota share and specialty coverages.

Posted: May 12, 2024

How Changing Market Trends Impact Insurance Agency E&O Risk

IA Magazine

The wave of post-pandemic lawsuits has prompted independent insurance agents to review their errors & omissions (E&O) coverage and risk mitigation strategies.

Posted: May 12, 2024

How Changing Market Trends Impact Insurance Agency E&O Risk

IA Magazine

The wave of post-pandemic lawsuits has prompted independent insurance agents to review their errors & omissions (E&O) coverage and risk mitigation strategies.

Posted: May 12, 2024

Monitaur, Model Governance Platform for Highly-Regulated Industries, Raises $6M

IIR

Serving both major carriers and insurance industry vendors, Monitaur will use the Series A funding to accelerate growth and staffing across functions.

Posted: May 12, 2024

4 Tips to Help Identify, Mitigate and Manage Environmental Exposures

IA Magazine

While certain industries, such as health care, manufacturing and chemical industries, have the biggest environmental risk factors, every commercial insured has some form of a pollution exposure.

Posted: May 12, 2024

What's Next for Embedded Insurance?

Insurance Thought Leadership

What's Next for Embedded Insurance? Ecosystems ClareCarroll1

Posted: May 12, 2024

A New Chapter for Payments in Insurance

Insurance Thought Leadership

A New Chapter for Payments in Insurance Operational Efficiency ClareCarroll1

Posted: May 12, 2024

News + Notes: NAIC Issues National Call for Data, TPLF Sees Dip in 2023, New Ban on Asbestos Finaliz...

Risk & Insurance

The NAIC’s national call for policy and claim is intended to help regulators address a growing crisis in property insurance, but some states are opting out of full participation in an effort to attract new capacity. The post

Posted: May 12, 2024

Rising Star and Avid Outdoorsman Mike Summers Is Blazing a Trail in Private Client Property Coverage

Risk & Insurance

Here's our conversation with 2023 Private Client Power Broker Mike Summers, who was recently hired as strategic account executive with HUBPrivate Client group. The post

Posted: May 11, 2024

Antares syndicate launches credit and political risks consortium

coverager

Credit and political risk is a highly technical class with high barriers to entry.

Posted: May 10, 2024

Insurers Like California Governor’s Statement About Expedited Rate Filings

Insurance Journal

Insurers are applauding a move by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to try and expedite the insurance rate filing process. Newsom made the proposal while discussing the state’s budget. It was mentioned in a press conference to talk about the budget,...

Posted: May 10, 2024

COVID-19 Can Be Occupational Disease Under Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act: Court

Risk & Insurance

Colorado ruling establishes that COVID-19 can be considered an occupational disease under certain circumstances The post

Posted: May 10, 2024