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People Moves: H.W. Kaufman Group Promotes 11 Leaders Across North America

H.W. Kaufman Group, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, promoted 11 members of its North American team to new roles. The promotions include: Rich Gobler, promoted to executive vice president, Burns & Wilcox; from senior vice president. Manny Manuelidis, promoted to …

Ivans Index Shows Commercial Lines Renewal Rates Down in October From August

All major commercial lines premium renewal rates were lower in October than in August, according to the latest monthly Ivans Index. Premium renewal rate change by line of business for October 2024 highlights include: Commercial Auto: 9.62%, down slightly from …

AIG CEO Zaffino on Approach to Catastrophe Losses in Today’s Reinsurance Market

American International Group CEO Peter Zaffino said he expects the reinsurance market’s attachment points to remain on top of losses generated by the frequency and severity of natural catastrophes. Losses will instead continue to be absorbed by primary insurance companies, …

Markets/Coverages: Novatae Risk Group Launches Misc. Pro Liability Program

Novatae Risk Group, a managing general agency, program manager and wholesale brokerage, said it has launched its new miscellaneous professional liability program with a focus on fast quoting for brokers and exceptional claim service for insureds. With underwriting handled in-house …

FBI Warns Against Two Fake Videos as Officials Combat Election Disinformation

The FBI on Tuesday warned Americans about two new fake videos falsely citing terror threats and voter fraud, the latest in a string of disinformation that officials expect will intensify as voters head to the polls on Election Day and …

Kuderer Wins Race for Long-Held Washington Insurance Commissioner Post

Democrat Patricia Kuderer defeated Republican Phil Fortunato in the bid to replace the nation’s longest serving insurance commissioner with 57% of the votes. Nearly 65% of the ballots have been counted so far, and numerous outlets declared her the victor. …

Brown Beats Repke in Race for Montana Commissioner of Insurance

Republican James Brown beat Democrat John Repke in the race for the office of Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor. Brown had 62% of the vote with 625 out of 727 precincts reporting in. Commissioner Troy Downing, who …

NY Governor: $20 Million Available in Home Resiliency Grants, Loans

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that up to $20 million is available for eligible homeowners in flood-prone areas to make proactive flood mitigation and energy-efficiency improvements to their homes. The money is the latest round of funding …

Hawaiian Electric Finalizes $2 Billion Maui Fire Settlement

Hawaiian Electric Industries formalized a $2 billion agreement to settle damage claims from a wildfire that razed the historic town of Lahaina and killed more than 100 people. The utility-owner had reached a tentative agreement in August in which it, …

Massachusetts Governor Urges Safety Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Fire Season

On Monday, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey joined Massachusetts fire service leaders in asking residents to refrain from outdoor activity that could cause or contribute to the state’s recent rash of brush and wildland fires. “As we confront an unprecedented fall …

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