Hammer Sparks Led to California’s Mendocino Blaze June 17, 2019 California fire officials say sparks from a hammer driving a metal stake into the ground ignited a 2018 blaze in...
P/C Direct Premium Written Up 4.2% in Q1: Demotech June 17, 2019 By Douglas A. Powell Direct premium written (DPW) for property/casualty insurance companies continues to increase, albeit gradually. At year-end 2018, total DPW for all...
Washington Supreme Court Rules Against Florist in Gay Wedding Case June 17, 2019 A florist who refused to provide floral arrangements for the wedding of a same-sex couple violated the state’s consumer protection...
Growth in Construction, Freight Is Good News for Inland Marine Market June 17, 2019 The inland marine insurance segment has grown steadily in the past decade in tandem with increases in construction spending and...
Washington Proposes Changes to Safety Rules for Refinery Workers June 17, 2019 Washington state officials are working to revise regulations that aim to keep oil refinery workers safe. The state Department of...
Roost Gathering Data as it Awaits Insurance Industry Transformation June 17, 2019 By Jim Sams For years, insurance industry observers have been predicting that home telematics products would transform the insurance industry by forcing carriers...
What Might Happen If Congress Fails to Renew Terrorism Reinsurance Program June 17, 2019 The long-term viability of the U.S. property terrorism insurance market is back in the spotlight as Congress looks at renewing...
New Mexico Mayor’s Plan Would Bill Drivers for Emergency Costs June 3, 2019 A New Mexico mayor has proposed billing drivers involved in car accidents resulting in hazardous material cleanup or victim extractions....
Bankruptcy Judge Approves PG&E $105 Million Assistance Fund for Wildfire Victims June 3, 2019 PG&E Corp. may set up a $105 million housing fund for victims of 2017 and 2018 wildfires in California, which...
Forecasters Say Hawaii May Have Busy Hurricane Season June 3, 2019 Hawaii and the Central Pacific could experience more storms than normal during this year’s hurricane season. The National Oceanic and...