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Baby Boomers' Retirement Crisis

Insurance Thought Leadership

Baby Boomers' Retirement Crisis Personal Lines

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

How Insurers Can Win in an Uncertain Market

Insurance Thought Leadership

How Insurers Can Win in an Uncertain Market Operational Efficiency

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

The Power of AI in Insurance Communications

Insurance Thought Leadership

The Power of AI in Insurance Communications Agent & Broker

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Pragmatic AI Strategy for Insurance Leaders

Insurance Thought Leadership

Pragmatic AI Strategy for Insurance Leaders AI & Machine Learning

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Insurance Crisis Threatens Affordable Housing Development

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Insurance Crisis Threatens Affordable Housing Development Personal Lines

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

States’ AI-Related Legislation Aimed at Insurance Is ‘Unfounded,’ Says NAMIC

Insurance Journal

By Chad Hemenway Policy discussions on the use of artificial intelligence in insurance are ‘unfounded’ and ‘detrimental to policyholders,’ according to an analysis from the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (N...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

US P/C Insurance Industry Income Tops $100B in 2024: Verisk, APCIA

Insurance Journal

The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry reported its first full-year underwriting gain in four years, fueling a jump in net income to $170 billion, according to a joint report from Verisk and The American Property Casualty Insurance Association...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

JD Power: Customers Not Happy With Carrier Property Claims Service

Insurance Journal

By Jahna Jacobson Higher premiums and longer wait times make property owners less satisfied with their insurers. These not-very-surprising results from J.D. Poweris†2025 U.S. Property Claims Satisfaction Study†align with todayis climate of increasing...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Why Key Person Disability and Accidental Death Coverage Matters in Mergers & Acquisitions

Insurance Journal

In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), key person life insurance is often a given; most deals account for it to protect against the unexpected loss of a key executive. But what about the ìwhat ifsî? What if the …

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Maryland Could Have Reduced Risk of Key Bridge Collapse: NTSB

Insurance Journal

By Andrew G. Simpson The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is harshly criticizing Maryland officials for failing to conduct a risk assessment of the Francis Scott Key Bridge before it collapsed a year ago and is recommending that 30 owners...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

US Property/Catastrophe Reinsurance Rates Likely to Stabilize During Midyear Renewals

Insurance Journal

By L.S. Howard Reinsurance renewal rates continued dropping during January renewals, but U.S. property/catastrophe reinsurance pricing is likely to stabilize during the coming midyear renewals, according to a report from Moodyis Ratings. ìThe upcomin...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Why Telematics Alone Won’t Lower Distracted Driving Risks

Insurance Journal

For many years, agents and brokers have advised clients about the benefits of telematics in reducing commercial auto risks. So, why havenit market conditions improved, and why is distracted driving still so prevalent? The answer comes down to follow-...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

An Insurance Journalist’s Perspective on Southern California’a Wildfires

Insurance Journal

PART ONE OF A TWO-PART SERIES At 4:58 a.m. on Jan. 8, the Watch Duty app buzzed: Evacuate. By Russ Banham It was pitch black in the house and the power was off. The Santa Ana winds were howling. As …

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Today’s Commercial Property Market in ‘Better Place’ Brokers Assess 4 Current Trends: Vacancies, Alt...

Insurance Journal

By Andrea Wells Commercial property insurance rates continue to fall for most accounts after most property insurers saw profitable books in 2024. That’s good news for insureds, commercial property brokers say, as clients begin to see rate reduc...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Claims Service, Tech, Communication Top Independent Agent Concerns

Insurance Journal

By Denise Johnson Claims, communication, and technology are the top three concerns for independent agents when placing new business with a carrier, according to insurtech Vertafore. The findings were the result of a survey of nearly 1,300 insurance p...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Finding Alternatives

Insurance Journal

In recent months, the Wall Street Journal has published long articles regarding how expensiveoto the point of not being affordableohomeowners and auto insurance have become. Insurance companies should not be so confident that raising rates significan...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Inflation, Rising Claim Costs, Riskier Business Reasons Cited for Rate Increases in A&E Market: Surv...

Insurance Journal

Architects and engineers professional liability insurers report concerns about the persistent effects of inflation on claim expenses, uncertainty about the U.S. economy, higher risk project types and professional design disciplines, as well as new ex...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Illegal vs Legal DEI

Insurance Journal

Navigating DEI Legally: Emphasizing Equity Without Legal Pitfalls The debate over what constitutes ìillegal DEIî has intensified following recent executive orders from the U.S. president. The orders instruct federal agencies to identify organizations...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

When to Cut Ties With a Recruiter

Insurance Journal

Even if your concerns seem minor, donit disregard your gut instinct. If you are worried about actions or behaviors from the recruiter youire working with, remember that they are doing the same thing with candidates, which is problematic because candi...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Workforce Wellbeing

Insurance Journal

Rising medical costs and economic uncertainty are stressing out today’s workforce. That’s according to MetLife’s 2025 U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study which revealed a decline in employees’ holistic health (-5%), productivit...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Understanding the Risks and Coverages in Condo Association D&O

Insurance Journal

Directors and officers (D&O) coverage is critical for any organization that is governed by a board of directors. It provides coverage for those decisions that the board makes in good faith for the benefit of the organization. They need this &#823...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

AM Best: US P/C Industry in 2024 Posts First Underwriting Profit in Four Years

Insurance Journal

By Chad Hemenway For the first time in four years, the U.S. property/casualty industry will finish a year with an underwriting profit. AM Best in a ìFirst Lookî at U.S. P/C financial results said the industry left 2024 with a …

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Triple Net Leases

Insurance Journal

Historically, triple net leases have been used for long-term leasing of larger properties, but increasingly they have been prescribed for smaller and/or short-term leasing arrangements, including rentals of individual offices or sections of buildings...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

What It Really Costs to Be Always Available

Insurance Journal

Independent insurance agency owners take pride in being there for their clients. Itis a badge of honorobeing the one who always picks up the phone, always answers the email, always makes the time. But in trying to be available for …

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Why Some Transportation Risks Could Find Options With Captives: Risky Future Webinar

Insurance Journal

By Allen Laman Standard market woes, captive growth, and the increased importance of navigating relationships with third-party administrators–insurance experts in the commercial trucking arena have helped their clients traverse a challenging ro...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Federal Agencies Issue Guidance on Discrimination Related to DEI Programs

Insurance Journal

On March 19, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), jointly issued technical assistance documents ìfocused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ëdiversity, equity,...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

California Cites Contractor $157K Following Fatal Trench Accident

Insurance Journal

A construction company was fined $157,500 by California for multiple violations of workplace safety regulations following a fatal trench collapse. W.A. Rasic Construction was fined by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health incident...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Nearly a Quarter of Homes in New Mexico Uninsured, Report Shows

Insurance Journal

New Mexico has the highest rate of uninsured homes in a report that also shows nearly one-in-seven U.S. homes are uninsured, and 11.3 million out of 82.9 million owner-occupied homes (13.6%) are uninsured. A rerport from LendingTree that used Federal...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

CSB Releases Update Into Fatal Texas Hydrogen Sulfide Release

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on its ongoing investigation into the fatal hydrogen sulfide release that occurred on October 10, 2024, at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Deer Park, Texas. Two contract...

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Texas Judge Awards Nearly $2M for FBI Agent’s Fatal Shooting

Insurance Journal

A federal judge has awarded nearly $2 million in damages as part of a civil lawsuit after concluding an FBI agent was negligent when he fatally shot a kidnapped Texas man during a botched rescue attempt in 2018. The family …

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Atain Launches Exclusive Excess Professional Liability Program With Vanguard Specialty

IA Magazine

The excess policy provides follow-form coverage on professional liability coverage with limits up to $5 million and a minimum attachment point of $500,000.

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

What Could Be Driving a Reduction in Workers Comp Claims in Construction?

IA Magazine

Construction is the largest sector in workers compensation by premium, and changes in frequency of claims impact the workers comp system as a whole.

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

How Agents Can Help Clients Purchase Flood Insurance as the Market and Their Needs Change

IA Magazine

The impacts from changing weather patterns have led to consumers re-evaluating their flood risk. Here’s how agents can play a guiding role as the market and clients’ needs change.

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles with Advisory Organization Services

IIR

Milliman experts highlight challenges and solutions for insurers navigating state-by-state approvals and leveraging predictive analytics for growth.

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

RegEd Appoints Kevin Bieri as Chief Architect

IIR

The new role supports ongoing platform modernization and the company’s long-term innovation strategy.

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

WTW launches AdWrap

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AdWrap includes 24/7 support and global capabilities, aiming to reduce complexity and improve efficiency in content production insurance.

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Optio Group acquires S Insurance

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S Insurance specializes in marine hull and underwrites business globally.

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

How AI Is Changing the Claims Landscape: Speed, Accuracy and a Human Touch

Risk & Insurance

The hope that workers’ compensation adjusters can get long-needed relief with the assistance of generative AI appears to be well-founded. The post

Posted: Apr 06, 2025

Parametric Insurance Key to Climate Disaster Recovery

Insurance Thought Leadership

Parametric Insurance Key to Climate Disaster Recovery Personal Lines

Posted: Apr 05, 2025

Insurers Must Innovate the Captive Agent Model

Insurance Thought Leadership

Insurers Must Innovate the Captive Agent Model Agent & Broker

Posted: Apr 05, 2025

How AI Can Detect Fraud and Speed Claims

Insurance Thought Leadership

How AI Can Detect Fraud and Speed Claims AI & Machine Learning

Posted: Apr 05, 2025

Why Point Solutions Are No Longer Enough

Insurance Thought Leadership

Why Point Solutions Are No Longer Enough Agent & Broker

Posted: Apr 05, 2025

The Key to Unlocking ROI From AI

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The Key to Unlocking ROI From AI AI & Machine Learning

Posted: Apr 05, 2025

Synctera raises $15 million

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Signs Bolt as largest customer.

Posted: Apr 05, 2025

Pilot, GM, and EVgo expand EV charging network

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Pilot Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.

Posted: Apr 05, 2025

Update: The Hartford's rebrand of Navigators

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The partnership covers services like car washes, designated driver offerings, and premium vehicle care.

Posted: Apr 05, 2025

Foliume raises $1 million

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Foliume helps brokers automate repetitive tasks.

Posted: Apr 05, 2025

Acrisure partners with Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club

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The Trent Bridge sponsorship marks the company’s expanding presence in the UK.

Posted: Apr 05, 2025

Colony Bank acquires The Ellerbee Agency to expand P&C footprint

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The Ellerbee Agency is an Allstate-appointed consumer P&C agency

Posted: Apr 05, 2025

Hail, Tornadoes and Wind: The Growing Financial Toll of Convective Storms

Risk & Insurance

Demographic changes and a changing climate are colliding to create greater losses from convective storms. The post Hail, Tornad...

Posted: Apr 05, 2025