Tough Road for Trucking Insurance Specialists November 7, 2017 By Andrea Wells Trucking serves as a barometer of the U.S. economy, representing 70.6 percent of all domestic freight transportation tonnage and $676...
Puerto Rico Bond Insurers’ Stocks Fall After ’60 Minutes’ Episode on Hurricane Maria November 7, 2017 By Stephanie Kelly Shares of three major bond insurance firms with exposure to Puerto Rico fell on Monday after a “60 Minutes” episode...
Zurich North America Names Putz to Lead Alternative Markets November 7, 2017 Zurich North America has appointed David Putz to lead Alternative Markets, effective January 1, 2018. Putz will assume the role...
Regulation Not the Answer to Cyber Threats: Federal Reserve Official November 7, 2017 By Yalman Onaran More rules may not be the best answer to protecting the financial system against cyber attacks, a Federal Reserve official...
AmTrust Selling Stake in Certain Units to Raise $950M November 7, 2017 AmTrust Financial Services will make about $950 million by selling a majority equity interest in some of its U.S.-based fee...
Insurance Agents Regained Organic Growth Momentum in Q2: Reagan November 7, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson Insurance agencies and brokerage firms reported that their organic growth rebounded to 4.6 percent in the second quarter of 2017,...
Liberty Mutual to Back NIF Bowling Center Program November 7, 2017 NIF Group has partnered with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. as the exclusive carrier for its Bowling Center Program. The program...
CNA Adds ‘Get a Quote’ for Small Business Insurance Online Shoppers November 6, 2017 Commercial lines insurer CNA has added a “Get a Quote” feature that allows small business owners to receive a quick...
What to Expect for Commercial Insurance Pricing for 2018: WTW’s Marketplace Realities November 6, 2017 Commercial insurance buyers should brace for rate increases for 2018 insurance as the industry continues to tally losses following one...
Cyber Risk Is Putting Pressure on Property Insurance Underwriters November 6, 2017 By Elizabeth Blosfield Property underwriters are feeling the pressure as cyber has become an increasing source of risk within the property insurance industry,...