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Flash flooding, tornadoes rock Gulf Coast states

High winds from these storms reportedly cut power to more than 250,000 customers across the south on Wednesday.

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Top global cities for wealthy property owners

One in five ultra-wealthy individuals plan to invest in real estate during 2024, according to Knight Frank.

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Making a difference: April 12, 2024

Philanthropic insurance news from IICF.

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: April 12, 2024

The latest insurance industry personnel news from Swiss Re, RT Specialty, bolt and more.

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

How AI can mitigate roof-related insurance losses

Incorrect roof age data is a significant concern for P&C insurers, costing $1.3 billion per year in premium leakage, according to CBIZ.

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

California contract fess up to workers' comp fraud charges

The contractor underreported payroll by nearly $1 million to lower his workers’ comp premium.

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

California contractor fess up to workers' comp fraud charges

The contractor underreported payroll by nearly $1 million to lower his workers’ comp premium.

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Pet insurance gross written premiums grew more than 20% in 2023

The sector’s gross written premiums have been growing by 20%-30% annually since 2020.

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

How ESG could transform insurance into a more sustainable sector

Insurance companies are in a unique and powerful position to influence behaviors.

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Survey blames class action spike in-part on surge in 'employee activism'

Labor and employment class actions accounted for 43.4% of legal departments' class action matters in 2023 – an increase of nearly 10 percentage points from a year earlier.

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Which states have the safest Gen Z drivers?

Estimates from the NHTSA also showed that traffic deaths of people ages 15 to 24 increased 6% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Number of vehicles stolen in U.S. again surpasses 1 million

As auto thefts rise across the country, lawmakers are considering measures to stem the tides.

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Summoning the 'insurance genie' for portfolio-wide analysis

AI-driven chat bots could streamline recovery efforts and claims payouts based on comprehensive, portfolio-wide insights.

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Pennsylvania issues AI guidelines for state-licensed insurers

The April 9 release outlines concerns over bias and transparency in AI-supported decisions, particularly in underwriting.

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

SEC climate disclosure rule paused due to legal challenges

The SEC said it will resume implementing the rule depending on the resolution of the legal challenges.

Posted: Apr 09, 2024

The ZIP codes most affected by State Farm's California pullback

State Farm currently holds around 8.7% of all home insurance policies in California.

Posted: Apr 09, 2024

A key U.S. inflation metric doesn't count home insurance

The average cost of insuring a U.S. home last year was $1,905 — 50% higher than 2019.

Posted: Apr 09, 2024

How would a major earthquake impact New York City?

Manhattan island in particular features unique seismic hazards, says Megan Linkin with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.

Posted: Apr 09, 2024

Around the P&C insurance industry: April 10, 2024

Insurance industry news from Generali Investments Holding, Devonshire UW Limited, SageSure and more featured in weekly update.

Posted: Apr 09, 2024

A guide to mastering remote-work risk

Ensuring the safety and well-being of remote employees demands a modern, proactive approach.

Posted: Apr 09, 2024

Cities that saw the most insurance fraud in 2023

Workers’ compensation and auto theft are the most common fraudulent P&C claims, says CAIF.

Posted: Apr 09, 2024

Getting ahead of common springtime home insurance claims

Policyholders can take steps to prevent their policy premiums from climbing due to preventable claims.

Posted: Apr 08, 2024

NAIC targets coverage gaps with national climate strategy

The climate strategy was developed under the coordination of the NAIC's Climate and Resiliency Task Force.

Posted: Apr 08, 2024

Dog bite and injury claims exceeded $1 billion in 2023

In 2023, the number of dog bite and injury claims was up 8% compared with the year prior and 110% compared with the past decade.

Posted: Apr 08, 2024

Seeking workers' comp risk management experts

The nomination deadline is looming for the 2024 Workers’ Comp Risk Management Award for Excellence.

Posted: Apr 08, 2024