New analysis by Johns Hopkins researchers finds some bridges are likely to sustain catastrophic hits within the next few decades Ships are highly likely to collide with major bridges across the United States, with potentially catastrophic collisions happening every few …
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This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Ever wonder how much you’re really earning every time you close a deal? Understanding your insurance agent commission structure is the key to knowing where your income comes from …
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This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. Are you juggling multiple systems to manage client data, policies, and communications? Maybe your business is stuck with outdated legacy systems or you’re relying on a mix of spreadsheets, emails, …
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The Lloyd’s executives said the market has continued to demonstrate its value to stakeholders by delivering 6.5% premium growth while maintaining underwriting discipline. Lloyd’s saw a continuation of positive returns with profit before tax of £9.6 billion during 2024, down …
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QBE North America Introduces Media Liability Endorsement QBE North America announced a new media liability endorsement for media organizations facing legal actions brought under consumer protection laws. This endorsement provides affirmative coverage should these laws be leveraged to challenge the …
Policy discussions on the use of artificial intelligence in insurance are “unfounded” and “detrimental to policyholders,” according to a analysis from the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. The use of AI in insurance underwriting and rate making has led …
States’ AI-Related Legislation Aimed at Insurance Is ‘Unfounded’, Says NAMIC Read More »
Armchair analysts prognosticating the impending collapse of property & casualty insurance companies were proven wrong by recently released 2024 financial performance results. The overall industry’s underwriting results were profitable. The 2024 combined ratio – losses and expenses divided by premium, …
A Look Back at 2024: The Year in Insurance Read More »
The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has expanded their initial pilot launch of OKReady, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes (SOH) program. The application process opened earlier this month, and the first testing period has been successful, OID said. Two new zip codes …
OKReady Pilot Program Accepting Applications from New Zip Codes Read More »
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) said that consumer specialists will participate in a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to answer insurance questions and help those impacted by the severe storms in Phelps County. An EF-2 tornado struck Phelps …
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AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company (Cities and Villages) based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin …
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