Inside This Issue
NEWS & MARKETS
AccuWeather: Severe Storms in Central US Cause $80-$90B in Damages, Economic Loss
MarketScout: Q1 Composite Personal Lines Rates Up 4.9%; Commercial Rates Up 3%
Tariffs Will Lead to 2M Fewer Auto Sales in US This Year, Firm Forecasts
Insurance Research Council Finds Personal Auto Insurance Affordability Better Than in the 2000s
Small Businesses Continue to Be Underserved by Cyber Insurers: CyberCube Report
Supreme Court: Truck Driver Can Seek Treble Damages Over THC in CBD Product
Premium Growth Is Good but Disciplined Growth Is Better: Lloyd's Execs Say
SPECIAL REPORT
Closer Look: Soft D&O Market May Come to an End as Risk Complexities Rise
Special Report: Revisiting California's Wildfires: A Personal Journey: Part 2 of a 2 Part Series
Closer Look: Buyer-Friendly April Reinsurance Renewal Bodes Well for Mid-Year Renewals: Brokers
Special Report: Young Agent Survey: The Good and Bad About Being an Independent Insurance Agent
Closer Look: Gen AI Is Shaking Up Underwriting, but Can It Replace Human Judgment?
Spotlight: Majority of Small Business Leaders Think AI Will Play 'Crucial Role' in Work Safety
IDEA EXCHANGE
Is It Covered?: Wildfires and Lessons Learned
3 Emerging Risks to Watch: 6G Wireless Technology, Autonomous Trucks, Kratom
Minding Your Business: Perpetuation Planning – Part One
What Does the Future Hold for Independent Agencies?
Closing Quote: Fighting Insurance Fraud: A Long-Term Win for the Industry
DEPARTMENTS
Opening Note
Declarations
Figures
People
Business Moves
My New Markets