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Collateral Agreement Didn’t Mention Tort Claims, Cutting SUNZ Out of BP Funds

Insurance Journal

If insurance carriers want to have dibs on a company’s assets as premium security or collateral, they had better specify that those assets include potential tort-claim settlements, a federal appeals court said Wednesday. In a case that involved a Florida …

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Become an Attractive Risk for Underwriters

Insurance Journal

Insurance Carriers are reducing their appetite for risk and increasing premiums. This means they are being much more selective in what they are willing to insure. This post is part of a series sponsored by TSIB. If they are going …

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Did You Know You Can Change Your Insurance Carrier at ANY Time?

Wren Insurance Agency

When it comes to home and auto insurance - with very few exceptions - did you know that you can change your insurance carrier at any time? Citizens - the State-backed home insurer is one of the only exceptions to this. Your credits for these improvements will vary from carrier to carrier.

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How Insurance Carriers Use Crime Scores to Assess Risk in the Affordable Housing Industry

Scott Insurance

Many insurance carriers use third-party crime scores to evaluate their exposure to criminal risk when underwriting general liability insurance policies. Thus, affordable housing providers are highly likely to experience a loss of coverage or relatively high insurance premiums. Read the full report here.

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Analyzing Average D&O Insurance Premium Trends in 2023 and Beyond

ProWriters

The trajectory of average D&O Insurance premiums has been a critical barometer for Cyber Insurance brokers keen on gauging the market’s pulse. Among the key drivers affecting D&O Insurance providers are the high-profile incidents within the finance and crypto sectors.

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FACTORS THAT AFFECT NJ HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PREMIUMS

Boyle Agency Insurance

Determinants Of Homeowners Insurance Premiums Certain factors have an effect on your homeowners insurance premium. When pursuing lower premiums in Homeowners Insurance, eliminating or reducing these considerations is essential. Below we offer some factors that may affect NJ Homeowners Insurance premiums.

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Why Insurance Companies Won't Write Policies Before Named Storms

Wren Insurance Agency

In terms of storm damage and insurance premiums being affected, the outcome is pretty simple. The more damage, the more likely premiums will rise at renewal. The only insurance carrier that DOES currently have an annual increase cap in Florida is Citizens, the State-backed "insurance provider of last resort."

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