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WCIRB: California Workers’ Comp Written Premium in 2023 Was up Slightly

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California workers’ compensation written premium in 2023 was slightly above 2022, while written premium for the first six months of 2024 is 2% lower than the first six months of 2023, a new report shows. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating …

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People Moves: US Premium Finance Hires Malone From AFCO Direct

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US Premium Finance, a division of Atlanta-based Ameris Bank, named Alan Malone director of sales and marketing. Malone has more than 30 years of experience in insurance premium finance. He was previously senior vice president and regional sales manager at …

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Agency E&O Buyers Report Higher Premiums

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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

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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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NC Insurers Warned on Flood Denials in Underwriting; NFIP Allows Monthly Premiums

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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding property insurers to refrain from raising homeowners’ premiums just because an insured filed a claim or inquiry in order to qualify for flood insurance indemnity or federal assistance. In most cases, the …

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European Insurers Enjoy Big Profits After Premium Hikes

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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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‘Dr. Taxes’ in Georgia Charged with Taking Workers’ Comp Premiums from Clients

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A businessman in south Georgia who called his business a tax preparation site for immigrants is now facing multiple charges that he swindled clients out of thousands of dollars in workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Emmanuel Torres Cruz, 34, was arrested …