Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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 IMT Insurance Company and its affiliate, Wadena Insurance Company. These companies are domiciled in …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton could result in a $60 billion loss for the global insurance industry, creating a surge in 2025 reinsurance prices which could boost some insurance companies’ shares, analysts at RBC Capital said. The Category 5 hurricane is due to …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage for 750,000 policyholders affected by the Airport, Bridge, and Line fires in the counties of Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 8, 2024

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a one-year moratorium on insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage for more than 185,000 policyholders affected by the Park, Borel and Gold Complex fires. The moratorium shields those living within the perimeters or …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 31, 2024

AM Best revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Stonetrust Commercial Insurance Company and Stonetrust Premier Casualty Insurance Company. Stonetrust is …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Finland’s Sampo Oyj succeeded in pushing through an offer for Topdanmark A/S in its second attempt to gain control of the Danish insurer. The Finnish insurance company raised its holding in Topdanmark to about 92.6% of shares, based on a …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 23, 2024

Insurance software firm Applied Systems reports that it has acquired Planck, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company for the insurance industry. Planck provides an AI-based data platform for commercial insurance. It works with US insurance companies, helping them streamline the …

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Elmore

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Institutional iShares assets under management have been growing at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 30% in the region, according to BlackRock The post Pension fund and insurance company use of ETFs surges in Europe appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 4, 2024

AM Best has revised the outlook to negative from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of C++ (Marginal) and the Long-Term ICR of “b+” (Marginal) of Farmers Mutual Insurance Company …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 12, 2024

As students across Kansas prepare to return to the classroom, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt reminds students and parents to add insurance to their back-to-school checklist. “Many insurance companies offer products and discounts geared toward students and their particular needs,” …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “a-” (Excellent) of Texas Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company and its affiliates, Farm …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 26, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, customer experience is paramount across all industries, including insurance. While traditionally viewed as a transactional service, insurance companies increasingly recognize the significance of fostering … This post is part of a series sponsored by Dyad.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 12, 2024

Former insurance executive Greg Lindberg, now awaiting sentencing in a North Carolina bribery conviction, and his companies must pay almost $167 million to an insolvent life insurance company in the Netherlands, a federal judge decided last week. “There is nothing …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2024

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) reported that it has saved consumers $98.3 million in annual auto, home and other property/casualty insurance premiums in the first six months of 2024 through its review of insurance company rate filings. The vast majority …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Recent investigative reporting by CBS’s 60 Minutes, noted in CBS 60 Minutes Exposes Alleged Insurance Company Fraud: Adjusters Reveal Altered Hurricane Damage Estimates by Claims Management, has exposed alleged widespread underpayments of claims and unethical claims practices in Florida’s property insurance industry.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 15, 2024

Insurance companies claim that when claims numbers are simply made up, that act constitutes fraud. If that is so, then insurance company fraud statistics are a fraud. The often wrongfully cited estimate of $308.6 billion is an admittedly “make believe” estimate. A recent article by Kenneth S.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 15, 2024

A Maui judge’s ruling resolves a critical roadblock to finalizing a $4 billion wildfire settlement: Insurance companies who have paid out more than $2 billion in claims can seek reimbursement only from the settlement amount defendants, who victims blame for …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 29, 2024

Three months after Tyco Fire Products agreed to pay $750 million to communities with groundwater affected by so-called “forever chemicals” found in fire-stopping foam, Tyco has reached a tentative settlement with one of its insurance companies. “…We write jointly on …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 18, 2024

Four insurance companies, unable to escape a duty to defend a New York hotel where a young woman was secretly videotaped in the shower in 2015, have reached a settlement in the case that made headlines around the world. Citizens …

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Top Insurance Blogs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sorting through the list of top homeowners insurance companies in Florida can be a challenging task due to the variety of options available. This is why I have taken the pain to craft this publication on the best homeowners insurance companies in Florida this 2024.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 25, 2024

Church Mutual, the church’s insurance company, had dropped them. John Parks was taking his first sabbatical in 40 years of ministry when he got a call from his church’s accountant with some bad news. “This does not make …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 19, 2024

That is exactly what the insurance industry has accomplished in Florida with recent changes in law. Can you imagine a business industry trade group going to politicians asking for laws that prevent others from collecting valid debts from them? Most would be laughed out of town.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Grange Insurance Company announced that Cheryl McRae Lebens has been named the company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2025, following Terri Brown’s planned retirement at the end of the year. Brown’s career in the property and casualty Insurance industry …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Almost two years after a group of independent claims adjusters alleged that insurers had deceptively altered their damage estimates and low-balled policyholders, Florida’s chief financial officer has issued an emergency rule barring similar actions in Hurricane Milton claims. “Any move …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 20, 2024

America’s home insurance crisis By now, if you haven’t heard about insurance companies (large and small) and their max exodus from the most risky states, you may have been living … This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync.

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Redbird Agents

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Insurance marketing is the driving force behind the growth of any successful insurance agency. Whether you’re an established agency owner or just starting, having a strong marketing strategy is essential to attract new clients, retain existing customers, and scale your insurance business.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 6, 2024

In today’s competitive insurance environment, successful independent agencies have focused on building their agency’s brand. To that end, agents must focus on working with insurance companies whose service capabilities enhance their clients’ experience and their own. A carrier’s service culture …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Beat Capital Partners, a London-based incubator of underwriting franchises and subsidiary of Ambac Financial Group, said it has launched a professional liability insurance company, based in Charlotte. ProRise Insurance Services will stand up Oct. 1, with Doug Karpp, a former …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 17, 2024

Intact Hires Janssens as SVP of West Coast Commercial Surety Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, the brand for Intact Financial Corporation’s U.S. insurance company subsidiaries, headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, hired Erik Janssens as senior vice president of West Coast Commercial Surety.

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Wren Insurance Agency

OCTOBER 17, 2024

We realize that not everyone lives and breathes insurance everyday like we do, so we like to take some time now and then to explain some "Insurance 101" items to ensure clients are as educated as possible when it comes to making decisions on insurance. This option may make sense if your loss is significant (over $10,000).

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Heritage Insurance (HRTG) lost 20% of its publicly traded value yesterday following the recent CBS 60 Minutes investigation into alleged insurance fraud in Florida, which has sent shockwaves through the insurance industry.

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Simply Insurance

JULY 29, 2024

Steadily tops the list of our best landlord insurance companies because their digital-first product offers fast and convenient online quotes in minutes at an affordable price.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Florida policyholders should report any delays, underpayments, or complaints regarding an insurance company to the Florida Department of Financial Services. File a Complaint with the Department of Financial Services appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Simply Insurance

JULY 26, 2024

Ethos comes out on top as one of the best life insurance companies in America due to their range of coverage options and super fast approvals.

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The Property Insurance Law Observer

OCTOBER 9, 2024

GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company (2024 WL 3952571), the court affirmed that unambiguous policy limits remain enforceable even when an appraisal award exceeds those limits. This decision provides valuable guidance for insurers handling post-catastrophe claims. The appraisal award exceeded the policy limits for certain items.

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Final Expense Brokerage

MAY 15, 2024

May 15, 2024 11:34:08 AM Contact Us Uncover the secrets behind insurance agent commissions and learn how to maximize your earnings in this competitive field. Share: Exploring the Basics of Insurance Agent Commissions Insurance agent commissions are part of the reasons people are interested in becoming agents.

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RiskQuoter

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Prudential is one of the most competitive life insurance companies for high risk health issues such as HIV, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, as well as for tobacco users, private pilots and much more. The post The Prudential Advantage: Insights From A licensed Life Insurance Agent appeared first on RiskQuoter.com.

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