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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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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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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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Americans Shop Around for Insurance More Than Ever as Costs Soar

Insurance Journal

Americans are seeking to change their insurance coverage more frequently than in the past, after a surge in premiums that’s squeezed household budgets, a new industry report shows. For car insurance, so-called policy shopping rates — essentially the share of …

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Explaining Deductibles After Multiple Florida Hurricanes

Insurance Journal

They provide some premium relief for the insured. Deductibles serve several purposes. They make insureds less likely to file smaller claims because either damage falls within the deductible, or is so close to it that the policyholder would rather not …

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Californians Facing Higher Rent Because of Rising Insurance Rates

Insurance Journal

Like single-family homeowners in California, landlords are facing higher insurance premiums, too. Many insurance companies have stopped writing policies in the state because of increased wildfire risks, but that’s … And they’re passing along some of those costs to their tenants.

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The Key Factors That Influence Your Auto Premiums

Boyle Agency Insurance

That’s because several factors influence the cost of auto insurance premiums. A clean driving record with no accidents or violations typically results in lower premiums, as it demonstrates responsible driving behavior. Younger, less experienced drivers often face higher premiums due to a higher perceived risk.

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