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US P/C Insurance Industry Posts First H1 Underwriting Profit Since 2021

Insurance Journal

property/casualty insurance industry recorded a net underwriting gain of $3.7 “After years of consistent losses, premium growth is helping the overall … billion and net income of $94.6 billion for the first-half of 2024, according to a new report.

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What Agents Should Know About Tariffs and Insurance Costs

American Agents Alliance

While the relationship between tariffs and insurance costs can seem unrelated, tariffs can increase costs for insurers and policyholders. Read more to understand this relationship and how agents can help policyholders manage this uncertainty. Here are some ways agents can help: Educate policyholders about costs and rising premiums.

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The Birthday Rule: A Growing Trend in Medicare Supplement Plans

PSM Brokerage

The Birthday Rule is gaining traction across the country, allowing Medicare Supplement policyholders to switch plans without medical underwriting around their birthday each year. Reduced underwriting can lead to higher premiums , increased policy lapses, and fewer carriers remaining in the market. in 2024 vs. 13.0%

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Becoming a Cyber Insurance Leader

Zywave

We’re prepared to help you grow your distribution network, power your decision making with industry-leading data and insights and empower your teams and policyholders with industry knowledge and expertise. Policyholders are going to experience losses. Cyber attacks are going to happen. Regulations are going to continually change.

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Housing Code Violations in Los Angeles: An Interview with Katie Vespia 

Distinguished

In Los Angeles, housing code violations present challenges that affect property safety, compliance, and insurance underwriting. Even if some violations are eventually addressed, a history of non-compliance can still lead to higher premiums. Can you outline some of the most common housing violations in Los Angeles?

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Legal Reforms Boost Florida Insurance Market; Premium Relief Will Require More Time

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

Claims-related litigation is down, the “ depopulation ” of the state’s insurer of last resort continues apace, and underwriting profitability – while still in negative territory – has improved significantly. One factor keeping upward pressure on rates is fraud and legal system abuse. With only 15 percent of U.S.

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Housing Code Violations in Philadelphia: An Interview with Katie Vespia

Distinguished

Even if some violations are eventually addressed, a history of non-compliance can still lead to higher premiums. Both resolved and unresolved violations can affect the terms, premiums, and overall coverage of these policies. She oversees the programs strategic planning, product management, and underwriting profitability.

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