Rising Claims Frequency Hampers Results in Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Sector April 16, 2018 The underwriting performance in the U.S. directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance market deteriorated significantly in 2017. Competitive pricing and...
When Dogs Bite: Dog-Related Losses Account for One-Third of Homeowners Liability Claims Costs April 16, 2018 Dog bites and other dog-related injuries accounted for more than one third of all homeowners liability claim dollars paid out...
What Cyber Exposures and Coverage Gaps Keep Risk Managers Up at Night April 16, 2018 By Amy O'Connor Risk managers are very concerned about the cyber risks facing their companies and are heavily investing in protection against cyber...
North Carolina Insurance Dept. Adds 15 Agents to Fraud Division April 2, 2018 The North Carolina Department of Insurance has expanded its criminal investigations division with the addition of 15 new special agents,...
Gov. Scott Signs Bill to Combat Florida Prescription Opioid Abuse April 2, 2018 By Joe Reedy Gov. Rick Scott has signed Florida’s opioid legislation into law, a move seen by many as a good first step...
National Hurricane Center Updates Hurricane Irma Death Toll April 2, 2018 The death toll from Hurricane Irma’s catastrophic rampage across the Caribbean and the southeastern U.S. has risen to 44 fatalities...
Staged Car Crashes in South Carolina a Growing Problem April 2, 2018 Officials in South Carolina say a rising number of staged automobile crashes are becoming a problem in the state. The...
Great Plains Casualty Upgraded, Removed from Under Review April 2, 2018 A.M. Best has removed from under review with positive implications and upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from...
Liquidation Order Issued for Auto Insurer with More Than 42K Policies in Pennsylvania April 2, 2018 By Elizabeth Blosfield A Texas court has issued an order of liquidation for Access Insurance Company, an auto insurer that has 42,785 policies...
IICF Midwest Raises $400K-Plus for Regional Nonprofits April 2, 2018 The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) says more than $400,000 was raised for the IICF Midwest Community Grants Program at...