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European Insurers Enjoy Big Profits After Premium Hikes

Insurance Journal

Several European insurers recorded bumper first-half profits on Thursday, as customers burnt by a pandemic, war and a pick-up in natural catastrophes in recent years continue to face higher premiums on policies. Higher interest rates have also given insurance investment …

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Mistakes in setting sums insured / declared value where the Insured elects an Indemnity Period of less than 12 months.

Prof. Allan Manning

I recall the very first business interruption claim I did was for a risk in Toowoomba and to my horror found that the Insured had only declared 3 months insurable gross profit with a 3-month Indemnity Period. Where a client, sought to insure for less than 12 months they would offer a discount on the premium rate.

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North Carolina Settles on 15% Increase in HO Rates

Insurance Journal

AP) Base rates for North Carolina homeowners’ insurance premiums will increase on average by about 15% by mid-2026 as part of a settlement reached by the state Insurance Department and the industry. The agreement announced Friday by …

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Agency E&O Buyers Report Higher Premiums

Insurance Journal

By Andrea Wells Fewer agencies reported increases in premium on their agency errors and omissions renewal policies from 2023 to 2024, according to Insurance Journalis annual Agency E&O survey, which polls buyers of the coverage on pricing and trends on …

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Tech Sector Sees Softer Insurance Market but Less Comprehensive Policies

Insurance Journal

A softer-than-expected market kept insurance premiums for technology companies down or flat in some lines in 2024, according to a new report from business insurance platform Embroker. Embroker’s 2024 Business Insurance Index: Tech Sector found average errors & omissions/cyber premiums

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California State Fund Declaring 15% Dividend for 2024 Policy Year

Insurance Journal

State Compensation Insurance Fund in California announced that it will declare a $149 million dividend to qualifying policyholders with policies that took effect between Jan. This dividend equals roughly 15% of the estimated annual premium

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Changes to Washington Homeowners and Auto Premium Rule to Be Considered

Insurance Journal

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has proposed modifying the state’s recently adopted premium change transparency rule. The proposal is specific to Phase 2 of the rule (the automatic inclusion of reasons for premium increases in policy renewals). It moves the …

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