Insurance Journal

AUGUST 15, 2024

A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for which it was responsible. A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court has held for the first time that “construction …

Property Damage 312

Property Damage Liability Commercial Damage 312

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Broker WTW said commercial lines insurance rates increased overall by an average of 5.9% Quarterly price increases have been around 6% since the end of the global pandemic, WTW reported in its Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing … during the second quarter.

Commercial Property 264

Commercial Property Commercial Broker Insurance 264

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 9, 2025

The commercial property market is showing signs of stabilization, and buyers with favorable risk profiles will see rate decreases or low-single-digit increases this year, according to USI Insurance Services’ 2025 Commercial Property & Casualty Market Outlook. Accounts with unfavorable loss …

Commercial Property 264

Commercial Property Commercial Risk Insurer 264

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2024

All major commercial lines premium renewal rates were higher in July than in June, except commercial property which decreased, according to the latest monthly Ivans Index. Year over year, commercial auto, business owners, general liability, commercial property and umbrella experienced …

Commercial 272

Commercial Commercial Property General Liability Liability 272

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Trust impacts customer satisfaction, loyalty and brand advocacy more than other factors when small businesses choose a commercial insurance provider. Small Commercial Insurance Study found that among small businesses with the most trust in their insurers, … Power’s 2024 U.S.

Commercial 264

Commercial Business Insurance Commercial Insurance Insurance 264

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Most major commercial lines premium renewal rates were higher month over month, except general liability, which remained consistent with October and Commercial Property and Workers’ Compensation which saw a decrease, according to the November 2024’s results of the Ivans Index.

Commercial 264

Commercial General Liability Commercial Property Liability 264

Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

WTW announced the acquisition of Global Commercial Credit, LLC (GCC) into Willis, a WTW business. This strategic acquisition will accelerate performance by expanding into specialized businesses that align with the company’s technical, industry-structured and expertise-driven growth plan. Founded in Michigan …

Commercial 228

Commercial 228

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 8, 2024

who now works for billionaire climate investor Tom Steyer, says commercial real estate deals will increasingly need to price in rising insurance costs, as hurricane seasons get more destructive … Joseph Sumberg, a former managing director at Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

Commercial 278

Commercial Risk Insurance Insurer 278

Insurance Journal

JULY 12, 2024

In a change in regulatory practice, Connecticut has decided that all commercial lines claims made insurance forms and rates are now subject to full regulatory review. Citing compliance issues, Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais issued a new bulletin (PC-63-24) on July …

Commercial 278

Commercial Claim Insurance Insurer 278

Insurance Journal

APRIL 10, 2025

Soaring levels of civil unrest and political violence are a key concern for businesses of all sizes as well as their insurers, according to report published by Allianz Commercial. The impact of civil unrest or strikes, riots and civil commotion …

Risk 263

Risk Commercial Insurance Insurer 263

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

the London-based specialist insurance broker, has acquired MIS Motorsport’s commercial business in the UK and Ireland. Kingfisher Insurance Services Ltd., Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. As part of the acquisition, a new entity will be created called …

Broker 278

Broker Commercial Insurance Broker Insurance 278

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 20, 2024

Commercial property/casualty premium increases in the second quarter 2024 were flat or down from the previous quarter for all lines of business—evidence of a softening insurance market, according to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey. Premiums …

Commercial 279

Commercial Commercial Property Broker-Agent Premium 279

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 2, 2024

commercial lines insurance sector for 2025, due partly to the segment’s persistently strong underwriting performance and improved investment returns, which have bolstered operating profitability. AM Best is maintaining its stable market segment outlook on the U.S. Reserve adequacy in the …

Commercial 288

Commercial Commercial Insurance Underwriter Underwriting 288

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Broker WTW said commercial lines insurance rates increased overall by an average of 6.1% Quarterly price increases have been around 6% since the end of the pandemic, WTW reported in its Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing … during the third quarter 2024.

Commercial 245

Commercial Broker Insurance Insurer 245

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 6, 2024

announced three key appointments for its new Commercial Division, which comprises Syndicate 1274 and Bermuda-based Antares Re. Antares Global Management Ltd. Antares announced in November that it was restructuring its underwriting operations by spitting its Bermuda and UK re/insurance businesses …

Commercial 264

Commercial Underwriter Underwriting Insurance 264

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Korea branch, a license to operate in Seoul and begin selling commercial property/casualty insurance throughout Korea. “Korea is one of the largest commercial … Starr Insurance reported that South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has granted Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte.

License 264

License Commercial Commercial Insurance Commercial Property 264

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

The commercial property market is showing signs of stabilization, and buyers with favorable risk profiles will see rate decreases or low-single-digit increases this year, according to USI Insurance Services’ 2025 Commercial Property & Casualty Market Outlook. Accounts with unfavorable loss …

Commercial Property 246

Commercial Property Commercial Risk Insurer 246

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Global commercial insurance rates fell 1% in the third quarter of 2024 from the previous quarter, which marked the first time the index has recorded a quarterly decline since the third quarter of 2017, according to the Global Insurance Market …

Commercial Insurance 290

Commercial Insurance Commercial Insurance Insurer 290

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Commercial auto insurance has struggled to achieve underwriting profitability, even before inflationary conditions affected property/casualty lines in recent years. The trend has been accompanied by steady growth in net written premiums (NWP), according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), an …

Commercial 278

Commercial Auto Insurance Underwriter Underwriting 278

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

WTW characterized commercial insurance rates as balances and stable but, as Hurricane Milton approached, the broker warned of upcoming disruption. “The current state of affairs might only be one major hurricane away from being upended, and with Milton knocking on …

Commercial 263

Commercial Commercial Insurance Broker Insurer 263

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

All major commercial lines premium renewal rates were lower in October than in August, according to the latest monthly Ivans Index. Premium renewal rate change by line of business for October 2024 highlights include: Commercial Auto: 9.62%, down slightly from …

Commercial 246

Commercial Premium 246

Insurance Journal

APRIL 6, 2025

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 reductions at renewals …

Commercial Property 245

Commercial Property Commercial Broker Property Insurance 245

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

has launched wildfire only coverage for E&S commercial property in California. The product is available for a range of commercial property classes of business. Wildfire Defense Insurance Services Inc. The target class of business includes apartments, condo associations, warehouses, wineries …

Commercial Property 258

Commercial Property Commercial Insurance Insurer 258

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 7, 2025

As for commercial P/C insurance, … Moody’s Ratings changed the sector outlook for the global property/casualty insurance industry to stable from negative last month, pointing to personal lines price hikes in the U.S. and UK as a reason for the upgrade.

Commercial 262

Commercial Casualty Insurance Insurance Industry Insurance 262

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Rockford Mutual Insurance Company (RMIC) announced a strategic expansion into the state of Michigan for Commercial Lines products in 2025. This decision is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to diversify its portfolio and spread risk across different markets in …

Commercial 243

Commercial Insurance Companies Risk Insurance 243

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition Commercial Insurance of Texas Agency Services, a specialized agency based in Texas. This strategic acquisition strengthens Inszone’s presence in Texas and significantly expands its expertise in the automotive, heavy truck aftermarket and equipment dealers’ …

Commercial Insurance 234

Commercial Insurance Commercial Insurance Insurer 234

Insurance Journal

MARCH 10, 2025

commercial insurance rates showed a continued upward trend with signs of moderation in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest findings from WTW’s Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). Carriers reported an aggregate price increase of 5.6% …

Commercial 235

Commercial Commercial Insurance Insurance Insurer 235

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes rose … Respondents of a recent survey reported lower premium increases for all lines of business except umbrella during the third quarter.

Premium 246

Premium Commercial Broker-Agent Commercial Property 246

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The US financial system continued to face vulnerabilities from commercial real estate risk and digital assets in 2024, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday, even as cooling inflation and low unemployment bolstered the broader economy. She signaled top US …

Commercial 240

Commercial Risk 240

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 21, 2025

Allianz Commercial Makes North American Leadership Promotions in Financial Lines and Property Allianz Commercial, headquartered in New York City, made two promotions to its North American leadership in financial lines and property. Nancy Dorvil, head of property Canada, will succeed …

Commercial 243

Commercial 243

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Allianz Commercial and AXA XL. Allianz Commercial Names Martin as Chief Risk & Resilience Officer Allianz Commercial announced that Aymeric Martin, currently chief … A summary of these new hires follows here.

Commercial 241

Commercial Risk 241

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

commercial auto insurance segment sustained a $5 billion net loss in 2023, a new AM Best reports indicates further deterioration in the first half of 2024. After the U.S. Despite targeted underwriting initiatives, including raising premiums to match the rising …

Auto Insurance 246

Auto Insurance Commercial Underwriter Underwriting 246

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Commercial auto insurance has struggled to achieve underwriting profitability, even before inflationary conditions affected property/casualty lines in recent years. The trend has been accompanied by steady growth in net written premiums (NWP), according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), an …

Commercial 245

Commercial Auto Insurance Underwriter Underwriting 245

Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

But the proliferation of AI weather models in recent years means small, commercial firms are now developing the ability to rapidly make specialized predictions, … The weather forecasting industry has made big leaps in accuracy but has struggled with hyper-local predictions.

Commercial 195

Commercial Insurance Insurer Insured 195

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) and the broker Miller. Generali Global Corporate & Commercial Taps Allianz’s Moro as Head of Cyber Insurance … A summary of these new hires follows here.

Commercial 236

Commercial Cyber Broker Insurance 236

Insurance Journal

APRIL 9, 2025

Another commercial for Shell, which promoted its investments in EV charging stations and renewable energy, as well as … An ad for TotalEnergies SE inflated the oil company’s investments in renewable energy, misleading consumers, the UK’s advertising regulator ruled on Wednesday.

Commercial 204

Commercial 204

Insurance Journal

APRIL 8, 2025

Allianz Commercial, headquartered in New York City, expanded its U.S. construction team with five new hires who will join Allianz Commercial’s Master Builder’s Risk team by mid-April. Kristen Hoskinson was appointed executive underwriter team leader for Allianz Commercial. Based in …

Commercial 189

Commercial Underwriter Underwriting Risk 189