Lawsuit Alleges City Failed to Protect Revelers in New Orleans Truck Attack February 24, 2025 By Jack Brook A group of victims of the New Orleans New Year’s Day terror attack filed suit against city officials and contractors,...
Viewpoint: How Will the California FAIR Plan Fare? What’s Next for Independent Agents? February 24, 2025 By Rene Swan If there is a single bright spot to be found in the aftermath of the costliest wildfire in California’s history,...
Net Income at Selective Insurance Drops on Unfavorable Casualty Reserve Development February 24, 2025 By Chad Hemenway Selective Insurance Group reported a 24% drop in fourth-quarter 2024 net income as its chief executive admitted the year did...
Words Matter February 24, 2025 By Bill Wilson In my September 2020 column, I wrote an article called “Is It Covered? The Unimpeachable Case of What ‘Are’ Is.”...
California Wildfire Claims Ignite Industry-Wide Credibility Crisis February 24, 2025 By Grace Vandecruze As someone who lost everything in a devastating fire–from cherished family photos to irreplaceable heirlooms–I understand firsthand the profound impact...
Chubb Posts Record P/C Underwriting Income for Q4 and 2024 February 24, 2025 By Chad Hemenway Chubb posted record property/casualty underwriting income of about $1.6 billion, up 3.8% during the last quarter of 2024. Fourth-quarter net...
US Chicken, Pork Plant Workers Face Higher Health Risks, USDA Studies Confirm February 24, 2025 By Tom Polansek Workers in US chicken and pork plants face higher risks than other manufacturing workers for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal...
3 Emerging Risks to Watch: Social Inflation, Electric Trucks, Virtual Currencies February 24, 2025 By Lee Shavel The business environment is constantly evolving, with each new development and innovation offering a unique variety of potential risks and...
Lawsuit Filed Against City of New Orleans Over Fatal Truck Attack January 27, 2025 By Martha Bellisle Six people who were injured and the father of a man who was killed in the New Year’s truck attack...
Insured Losses From Natural Disasters Hit $140B as Climate Change ‘Shows Its Claws’ January 27, 2025 By L.S. Howard Insurers saw the third most expensive year for natural catastrophe losses in 2024 — reaching a total of $140 billion...