During the 2024 American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) conference, industry leaders identified five key risk themes that insurers must address to remain resilient.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Flood Insurance Renewal Window Extended for Hurricane Helene Victims
he Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the renewal grace period for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders across seven affected states, offering a crucial window for agents to help customers reinstate their coverage.
Louisiana’s “Holistic” Plan to Address Sky-High Auto Insurance Rates
With Louisiana’s auto insurance rates among the highest in the country, LA Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is taking a “holistic” approach to tackle this issue, but many obstacles remain.
USG Announces Hire of Mark Heath of Goose Creek, SC
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Heath to their esteemed Brokerage Division as a Broker.
Turvi Launches, Set to Transform Insurtech with Advanced SaaS
A new player has officially entered the insurtech landscape: Turvi, a SaaS technology company backed by industry leader Crawford & Company, has launched with a mission to transform the insurance claims ecosystem.
Insurance Commissioner Predicts ‘Continued Strengthening’ of Florida’s Insurance Market After Hurricane Milton
According to Michael Yaworsky, head of the state’s Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR), Florida’s insurance market is not just surviving but strengthening in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Florida Homeowners Face Insurance Crisis After Dual Hurricanes
Florida homeowners are reeling from the devastating impacts of back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, but the real crisis is unfolding in the aftermath as residents struggle with denied claims and inadequate coverage.
Bird Flu Outbreak in California Spreads to Fourth Individual Amid Dairy Industry Concerns
State officials confirmed on Thursday that a fourth person in California has contracted bird flu, as the virus continues to spread in the state’s dairy industry.
Commercial Insurance Market Projects Stability As Rates Moderate Across Most Lines of Business
According to the latest Insurance Marketplace Realities report from WTW (Willis Towers Watson), a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, commercial insurance rates have demonstrated balance and stability throughout the year across North America.
Florida’s Emergency Rule: A Game Changer for Claims Transparency After Hurricanes
In response to the devastation caused by hurricanes in Florida, state officials have issued a new emergency rule aimed at preventing “post-storm fraud” by insurance carriers.