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National Alliance Reintroduces Daniela Finch Memorial Scholarship for High-Net-Worth Insurance Profe...

Insurance Journal

Austin, TX., March 4, 2024 — The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, a leading provider in insurance and risk management education, has collaborated with CIPC and MarketScout, a division of Novatae, to launch the Daniela Finch C...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

PIC completes full scheme buy-ins of the Thomas Cook Travel schemes for £50m

Reinsurance News

Pension Insurance Corporation plc (PIC), the specialist insurer of defined benefit pension funds, concluded, in November 2023, full scheme buy-ins with the Trustees of three defined benefit pension schemes formerly sponsored by Thomas Cook Group,...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Hub Int’l Acquires Canada Employee Benefits Specialist Zavitz Insurance and Wealth

Insurance Journal

Hub International Ltd., the Chicago-based insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced it has acquired Zavitz Insurance and Wealth Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in London, Ontario, Canada, Zavitz Insurance an...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Houthi-Sunk Ship Seen as Likely Cause of Severed Red Sea Cables

Insurance Journal

The anchor of a cargo ship that was attacked by Houthi militants was the most likely cause of damage to three telecommunications cables in the Red Sea in late February, according to a subsea cable trade group that includes companies …

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Liberty Mutual’s 2023 net income drops despite strong Q4

Reinsurance News

Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc. has reported a net income of $213 million for the full year 2023, down substantially from the $414 million recorded in 2022, despite a strong end to the year. Liberty’s total net written premium for the full yea...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Prudential and RGA in $5.9bn pension risk transfer for Verizon

Reinsurance News

Prudential Financial and Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) have been selected for a pension risk transfer involving Verizon Communications, settling approximately $5.9 billion of Verizon pension liabilities and providing retirement security for a...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

U.S. P/C Industry Underwriting Loss Reaches 10-Year High: AM Best

Carrier Management

U.S. P/C Industry Underwriting Loss Reaches 10-Year High: AM Best AM Best publis...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Aon bolsters Risk Capital unit with senior appointments

Reinsurance News

Insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has named Arshi Ahmed as the Global Head of Analytics for financial, professional and cyber products, and Ben Von Obstfelder as Head of U.S. Casualty Analytics, both for Commercial Risk. The broker stated that...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Generali CEO’s Strategic Wishlist Includes €10 Billion Deals

Insurance Journal

Assicurazioni Generali SpA is analyzing a range of potential takeover candidates as part of the insurer’s growth plans, with some of them worth more than €10 billion ($10.9 billion), according to people familiar with the matter. The Italian ins...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Beazley reports CoR of 71% and record profit in 2023

Reinsurance News

Specialist insurer Beazley has announced record pre-tax profit of $1.25 billion and a combined ratio of 71% for the year ended December 31st, 2023, with strong growth in the insurance service result of 52% and an investment return of 4.9%. Group p...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Lawsuit Filed Against Lighting Company Over Ohio Cannabis Facility Explosion

Insurance Journal

An Ohio cannabis manufacturer and its insurer are suing a lighting products provider for negligence after a lamp it sold exploded at a greenhouse, causing six figures worth of damages. Cure Ohio and Dorchester Insurance filed a complaint last week &#...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Ivans Index shows increase in all commercial lines premium renewal rates in February

Reinsurance News

Ivans, a division of Applied Systems, recently released the February 2024 results from the Ivans Index, revealing that all major commercial lines experienced an increase in average premium renewal rates month over month. The Ivans Index is a data-...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

PURE announces two key leadership appointments

Reinsurance News

Privilege Underwriters, Inc. and the affiliated companies of the PURE Group of Insurance Companies have announced two key leadership appointments: Drew Saad as Chief Underwriting Officer and Dea Malollari as Chief Risk Officer. Martin Leitch, CEO...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

‘Exit Scam’ – Hackers That Hit UnitedHealth Pull Disappearing Act

Insurance Journal

The hackers responsible for the breach at UnitedHealth Group appear to have pulled a disappearing act on Tuesday, leaving their cybercriminal associates in the lurch and replacing their old website with a bogus statement from law enforcement. The U.S...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Chemical Linked to Cancer Found in Acne Creams Including Proactiv, Clearasil

Insurance Journal

Hand sanitizers were tainted by benzene. Sunscreens and dry shampoos too. Now acne treatments are joining the list of widely used consumer products found to contain high levels of the chemical linked to cancer. Acne products from brands including Pro...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Parametrix introduces AI monitoring capabilities to manage and mitigate BI risks

Reinsurance News

Managing general agent Parametrix, has expanded its capabilities to include real-time monitoring of the availability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) services to enable holistic business interruption insurance for the digital supply chain. Thanks t...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Giving Highlighted at Annual Philanthropic Roundtable

Insurance Journal

Leaders from 25 major insurance organizations recently gathered for presentations on charitable giving and volunteerism in the insurance industry and initiatives focused on philanthropy, inclusion and sustainability. During the Insurance Industry Cha...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Fed Court Wants Florida Supremes to Clarify Rule That Can Bar Subrogation Recovery

Insurance Journal

In the next year or so, the Florida Supreme Court will decide on the exact meaning of a legal doctrine that, under one interpretation, has blocked the recover of millions of dollars per year in subrogation recovery for liability insurance …

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Fed Court Wants Florida Supremes to Clarify Rule that Can Bar Subrogation Recovery

Insurance Journal

In the next year or so, the Florida Supreme Court will decide on the exact meaning of a legal doctrine that, under one interpretation, has blocked the recover of millions of dollars per year in subrogation recovery for liability insurance …

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Falvey launches commercial output insurance policy

Reinsurance News

Falvey Insurance Group has unveiled a commercial output insurance policy that bundles commercial property and inland marine coverage. The policy has been crafted by the firm’s Inland Marine Managing General Agency (MGA), and is specifically...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Liberty University to Pay $14M Fine for Failure to Disclose Campus Crimes

Insurance Journal

Liberty University has agreed to pay an unprecedented $14 million fine for the Christian school’s failure to disclose information about crimes on its campus and for its treatment of sexual assault survivors, the U.S. Department of Education ann...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Former California Agent Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing $380K in Premiums from Businesses

Insurance Journal

Formerly licensed insurance agent Marcia Wable, 66, of Clovis, California, was arraigned on eight felony counts of embezzlement, forgery, and false impersonation after a California Department of Insurance investigation reportedly found she allegedly...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Health Aide Fired for Not Getting Vaccinated Entitled to Unemployment Benefits

Insurance Journal

An employee who was terminated because she would not comply with a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for religious reasons is entitled to unemployment insurance, the Massachusetts Supreme Court has ruled. The state’s high court denied a bid by Fallo...

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

3 Key Trends Impacting Construction Contractor Liability in 2024

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. The construction industry faces a new set of challenges each year, and 2024 is no exception. Although 2023 saw a 19.7% surge[1] in spending for nonresidential buildings, many …

Posted: Mar 07, 2024

Driver Technologies Launches Commercial Fleet Referral Program

IIR

AI driving copilot app referral program for fleet managers and insurance brokers aims to increase access to telematics, HD video, cloud storage and driver safety.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

Wildfire Act Blazes Through House Financial Services Committee

IA Magazine

The bill will require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on wildfire damage, the existing state of insurance coverage, possible government mitigation responses, and the challenges faced by private insurers.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

Insurance coverage Q & A: Which policy covers items damaged when moving homes?

NU Property & Casualty 360

When an insured has a policy on both the old and new residence, which policy would provide coverage if property was damaged during the move?

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

Acadia Insurance Adopts UVeye’s Computer Vision Technology

IIR

The northeastern-focused regional carrier will use the AI-driven technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy its appraisal process and streamline claims for vehicles involved in accidents.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

Californians still weathering effects of extreme snow, rainfall

NU Property & Casualty 360

February was the wettest month Los Angeles has experienced in 26 years, the National Weather Service reports.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

Women in Insurance Agencies Lead the Way in Meeting Consumer Needs

IA Magazine

The latest research by Liberty Mutual and Safeco explores the unique strengths women bring to insurance agencies, as well as what female consumers want and need from agents.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

6 advanced capabilities of wearable technology

NU Property & Casualty 360

Wearable technology is transforming workplace safety and productivity, offering real-time monitoring and proactive solutions for today's organizations.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

Deep fakes are causing real-life harm

NU Property & Casualty 360

A greater public awareness is needed about deep fakes and the risks associated with reputational attacks on public and private institutions.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

Navigating affinity insurance trends in 2024 and beyond

NU Property & Casualty 360

The insurance industry is operating in a new world, and the affinity insurance market can’t rely on tried-and-true practices.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

House Financial Services Chair to Speak at 2024 Big 'I' Legislative Conference

IA Magazine

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-North Carolina) will address the attendees during the upcoming 2024 Big “I" Legislative Conference, which will take place April 10-12 at the Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024

Cognizant and Microsoft partner to enhance healthcare administration through generative AI

coverager

The TriZetto platform, powered by Azure OpenAI Service, will help payers and providers reduce hidden costs and enable better patient outcomes for Americans.

Posted: Mar 06, 2024