A.M. Best Upgrades North Carolina’s Atlantic Casualty Ratings July 11, 2016 A.M. Best removed from under review with positive implications and upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from...
S&P: Private Flood Insurance Products to Trickle In Slowly July 11, 2016 Opening U.S. flood insurance to private insurers won’t lead to a surge of new market entrants, Standard & Poor’s asserts...
With 2016 Hurricane Season Underway, Florida AOB Storm Mounting July 11, 2016 By Michael Carlson As hurricane season rolls on in Florida, one of the best protections against storms is a strong homeowner/insurance agent relationship....
Velosurance Takes Cycling to the Specialty Insurance Market July 11, 2016 By Andrea Wells Cycling enthusiasts everywhere are watching what might be the world’s most famous bicycling event – the Tour de France –...
Louisiana Drivers May Now Repay Auto Insurance Fines in Installments July 11, 2016 Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed a bill authorizing driver payment plans to repay the state Office of Motor...
Statistical Models for Zika Risk Management July 11, 2016 By Doug Fullam The Pan American Health Organization first confirmed Zika virus infections in Brazil in May 2015. It took nine months for...
Louisiana Bill Cuts Citizens Insurance Assessment Rebate July 11, 2016 Legislation awaiting the signature of Louisiana’s governor significantly lowers the amount of rebate that property insurance policyholders would receive for...
Academy Journal: CoBRA Zones, OPAs and Flood Coverage July 11, 2016 By Christopher J. Boggs Rapid development in coastal areas, on barrier islands and near habitat-rich wetland areas prompted the federal government to pass the...
Information-Heavy Healthcare a Huge Target for Cyber Crime July 11, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones Healthcare organizations contain a wealth of personal information, making them them the number one target for cyber breaches, according to...
Texas Insurers Look to Courts for Hope in Stemming Hail-Related Lawsuits July 11, 2016 Following a severe hailstorm in south Texas in 2012, insurers were beset with homeowner property lawsuits – sometimes after claims...