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Workers’ Comp Premiums Fall 3% in 2024; Combined Ratio Holds at 86: NCCI

Insurance Journal

Workers’ compensation remained a healthy and profitable line in 2024 but claims severity grew with an increase of 6% for medical claim severity and 6% for indemnity claim severity. That’s according to the National Council on Compensation...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Xiaomi EV Sales Fall After Deadly Crash, False Advertising Claims

Insurance Journal

Xiaomi Corp. electric vehicle sales in China have taken a hit since March after a fatal highway accident and consumer unhappiness around the marketing of one version of its car. Orders for Xiaomi’s SU7 sedan plunged to around 36,000 units &#823...

Posted: May 15, 2025

AXA XL bolsters Indian team with several senior appointments

Reinsurance News

AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of global insurer AXA, has strengthened its Indian Branch with the appointments of Saurabh Bhootara, Priya Manchanda, Vinod Kumar, Saumitra Sharma, and Akash Jain in Mumbai. T...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Conduit Re continues to evolve reinsurance strategy amid desire to reduce volatility: CEO

Reinsurance News

Conduit Re, a Bermuda-based reinsurer specialising in property, casualty, and specialty lines, has made some notable changes to its outward reinsurance strategy, aiming to better shield its portfolio from increasingly volatile secondary perils suc...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Henrik Hoppendorff joins Gallagher Re as Senior Facultative Broker, EMEA

Reinsurance News

Reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Henrik Hoppendorff as Senior Facultative Broker, EMEA. Based in Stockholm, Hoppendorff will be working within the Nordic team, but also serving the broader EMEA region. His 14 years...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Aviva ‘off to a great start’ with GI premium growth of 9% in Q1’25

Reinsurance News

British insurer Aviva has reported general insurance (GI) premium growth of 9% to £2.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, compared to £2.7 billion in the comparative prior year quarter. Country-wise, UK&I GI premiums grew by 12% to £2 billi...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Benjamin James joins IAP London team as Partner

Reinsurance News

Insurance Advisory Partners (IAP), the specialised investment bank focused exclusively on insurance, insurance services, and the insurtech industry, has announced the appointment of Benjamin James as Partner in the firm’s London office, effective...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Talanx posts best-ever quarterly performance despite LA wildfire impact

Reinsurance News

Despite significant large loss payments, Talanx generated group net income of €604 million in Q1 2025, the strongest quarterly result in its history, highlighting its robust position with a balanced mix of Primary Insurance and Reinsurance. Accord...

Posted: May 15, 2025

From Injury to Recovery: The Tech Transforming Workers’ Comp Care

Risk & Insurance

Much has been written about how technologies can make work a safer place. These are the tech tools that are helping post injury. The post

Posted: May 15, 2025

‘Synchronization’ of Europe’s Financial Rules With US, UK Is a Priority: France’s Macron

Insurance Journal

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that getting European regulation to be more in sync with the United States and the United Kingdom was one of his priorities for the banking and insurance sectors. Speaking at JPMorgan’s markets...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Starwind Specialty announces launch of four new insurance programs

Reinsurance News

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, has expanded its underwriting expertise with the launch of four new insurance programs: Starwind Environmental, Starwind PVT (Political Violence & Terrorism), Starwind Equipment, and...

Posted: May 15, 2025

WTW appoints Luke Ware as Head of Asia

Reinsurance News

WTW, an advisory, broking, and solutions firm, has expanded Luke Ware’s role to include serving as Head of Asia, effective immediately. He currently serves as the Head of Corporate Risk & Broking, Asia. In his new dual capacity, Ware wil...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Allianz sees record operating profit of €4.2bn in Q1’25

Reinsurance News

Allianz has reported a record operating profit of €4.2 billion for Q1 2025, marking a 6.3% increase from Q1 2024, keeping the firm on track to meet its full-year operating profit target of €16 billion. The Property & Casualty (P&C) segment...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Fidelis reports Q1’25 net loss as LA wildfires hit underwriting performance

Reinsurance News

Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited has reported a net loss of $42.5 million and a higher combined ratio of 115.6% for the first quarter of 2025, as catastrophe losses, driven by the California wildfires, dented...

Posted: May 15, 2025

US surplus lines market sees continued growth amid P&C pressures: AM Best

Reinsurance News

AM Best, a credit rating agency, has released a new report showing continued growth in the premiums generated by non-admitted insurers within the US surplus lines market. This rise in premiums highlights significant opportunities spurred by ongoin...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Aon names Lambros Lambrou as Chief Strategy Officer

Reinsurance News

Aon, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has appointed Lambros Lambrou as its Chief Strategy Officer, where he will be responsible for key Aon Executive Committee initiatives, effective immediately. Aon explains that these initiati...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Expedia expands B2B platform

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Expedia is expanding its B2B business with new APIs and advertising features.

Posted: May 15, 2025

AXA XL strengthens India team

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The appointments reflect AXA XL’s commitment to India as a strategic growth market in Asia.

Posted: May 15, 2025

Latest Info on Food Poisoning Illnesses Caused by Listeria

Carrier Management

Latest Info on Food Poisoning Illnesses Caused by Listeria A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat s...

Posted: May 15, 2025

More Companies Propose Voting “Dexit” to Leave Delaware

Carrier Management

More Companies Propose Voting “Dexit” to Leave Delaware In the coming weeks,...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Indictments Announced in $4.6M New York Vehicle Theft Ring

Carrier Management

Indictments Announced in $4.6M New York Vehicle Theft Ring Twenty defendants have been indicted and charged in a wide-ranging scheme to steal cars throughout New York City and its suburbs, according to an announcement by the Queens District Attorney'...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Markel adds Watson as Senior Underwriter for International War and Terrorism

Reinsurance News

Markel Insurance, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has strengthened its International War and Terrorism unit in the US with the appointment of Joshua Watson as Senior Underwriter and Bridget Canderelli as Underwriting Support Specialist. Th...

Posted: May 15, 2025

2024 P/C Insurance Combined Ratio: Best in More Than a Decade

Insurance Journal

With combined ratios for personal and commercial lines landing only 0.4 points apart last year, the property/casualty insurance industry’s aggregate 2024 combined ratio was 96.5—marking the lowest figure since 2013, a new report shows. Fine-tun...

Posted: May 15, 2025

2024 P/C Insurance Combined Ratio Best in More Than a Decade

Insurance Journal

With combined ratios for personal and commercial lines landing only 0.4 points apart last year, the property/casualty insurance industry’s aggregate 2024 combined ratio was 96.5—marking the lowest figure since 2013, a new report shows. Fine-tun...

Posted: May 15, 2025

State Farm VP Apologizes to Homeowner While Allstate Gets Grilled at Senate Hearing

Insurance Journal

It’s not just a few Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports on property damage in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, including Allstate and State Farm, adjusters and po...

Posted: May 15, 2025

TIMBY Specialty Launches Warehouse Legal Liability Coverage

Insurance Journal

Inland marine managing general underwriter TIMBY Specialty Insurance Solutions launched its Warehouse Legal Liability Coverage, a product specifically for public and contract warehouses that handle third-party property. With limits up to $5 million p...

Posted: May 15, 2025

In Tesla’s Wake, More Big Companies Propose Voting ‘Dexit’ to Depart Delaware

Insurance Journal

In the coming weeks, investors in nine public companies worth at least $1 billion each will vote on proposals to ditch Delaware as their place of incorporation, potentially denting the state’s longtime reputation as Corporate America’s ca...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Aon, GrECo, Marsh & Smartt Re to support PEJ for Poland’s first nuclear project

Reinsurance News

Four brokerage firms, Aon Polska, GrECo Polska, Marsh, and Smartt Re, are to support Poland’s state-owned SPV Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ) in the purchase of insurance for the country’s first nuclear project in Pomerania, among other op...

Posted: May 15, 2025

People Moves: Roberts Joins Alliant in Boston; MEMIC Promotes Amoateng and Finn

Insurance Journal

Paul Roberts joined Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the consultant has expertise in employee benefits, risk management and r...

Posted: May 15, 2025

New York Sues Capital One for Cheating Savings Depositors

Insurance Journal

Capital One was sued on Wednesday by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who accused the bank of cheating depositors with its flagship “high interest” savings accounts out of millions of dollars in interest. The lawsuit followed the...

Posted: May 15, 2025

LA County Wildfire Alert Mistakenly Sent to Millions Due to Tech Glitch

Insurance Journal

A technological glitch caused an emergency alert to be mistakenly sent to millions of Los Angeles County residents in January rather than only those in the proximity of a wildfire, according to a congressional report. The mistaken alert on Jan. &#823...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Friendly Adds Former Gen Re Specialist to Claims Product Team

IIR

Fionna Kossmann joins as product owner to support AI-driven claims development.

Posted: May 14, 2025

Lilypad Insurance Selects BriteCore for Core Platform Expansion

IIR

The homeowners insurer chooses BriteCore to support coastal market growth.

Posted: May 14, 2025

Sproutr Closes Seed Round to Expand Insurance Product Services

IIR

The firm, which helps organizations bring products and programs to market quicker and more efficiently, will use the funding to grow its technology platform and team.

Posted: May 14, 2025

1 in 4 Businesses Know They’re Underinsured As Catastrophe Concerns Increase

IA Magazine

Despite rising concerns, 26% of commercial property owners admit to knowingly carrying inadequate insurance coverage to account for severe weather events, an 8-point increase from 2023.

Posted: May 14, 2025

Triple-I/Milliman: U.S. P/C Insurance Reports Best Underwriting Results Since 2013, But California W...

Insurance Information Institute

For Immediate Release  Triple-I: Loretta Worters, [email protected]  Milliman: Jeremy Engdahl-Johnson, [email protected]      MALVERN, Pa., May 15, 2025 – The U.S....

Posted: May 14, 2025

AAA Life Selects One Inc’s PremiumPay for Digital Payments

IIR

The life insurer will use the platform to expand flexible payment options for policyholders.

Posted: May 14, 2025

(Re)defining Empathy in Insurance

IIR

As AI transforms insurance, empathy must be redefined around outcomes, personalization, and thoughtful human-machine interaction.

Posted: May 14, 2025

Waymo Recalls 1,200 Self-Driving Vehicles After Minor Collisions

Insurance Journal

Alphabet’s Waymo is recalling more than 1,200 self-driving vehicles to update software and address risks of collisions with chains, gates and other roadway barriers after U.S. auto safety investigators opened a probe last year. The recall affec...

Posted: May 14, 2025

More Than 200 Firefighters Battled Warehouse Blaze in Baltimore. No Injuries Reported

Insurance Journal

More than 200 firefighters battled a massive blaze that broke out at a west Baltimore warehouse, disrupting Amtrak service in the area and prompting officials to move dozens of area residents. Commuter rail service was canceled Tuesday amid fears the...

Posted: May 14, 2025

Ascot Group announces pricing of senior notes offering

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The offering is expected to close on May 16, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Posted: May 14, 2025

American Integrity closes IPO, starts trading on NYSE

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American Integrity serves over 385,000 policyholders across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Posted: May 14, 2025