S&P Global Market Intelligence forecasts a significant return to underwriting profitability for the U.S. property/casualty (P/C) insurance industry in 2024.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Major Insurer Exits Florida, Leaving Homeowners in Crisis
Farmers Insurance has announced the cancellation of policies for thousands of Florida homeowners. This abrupt decision leaves many residents scrambling.
Applied Systems Acquires AI Specialist Planck to Enhance Insurance Solutions
Applied Systems has acquired Planck, an AI company specializing in insurance, to expand its AI capabilities. This acquisition aims to improve digital insurance processes for agencies, carriers, and clients.
Otonomi Expands Parametric Cargo Insurance to New Transport Modes
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New Jersey Proposes Insurance Surcharges and Oil Fees for Climate Resilience
In response to increasing climate-related disasters, a New Jersey group has proposed a 2% surcharge on property insurance policies and mandatory fees on the oil and gas industries to fund climate resiliency projects.
Insurers Brace for Business Interruption Claims Post-Tech Outage
According to cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt, the global cyber outage that disrupted airlines, businesses, and emergency services on Friday may be the “largest IT outage in history.”
Construction Industry Challenges and Insurer Responses
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