APCIA Opposes Federal Natural Catastrophe Backstop Bill

Federal backstop program for natural catastrophes

Federal solutions to a state-regulated industry should be carefully considered, as evidenced by the fact that federal taxpayers are currently at risk from $20.525 billion debt already owed by the National Flood Insurance Program, according to the APCIA.

Insurance Industry Continues to Face Financial and Regulatory Headwinds

APCIA on the insurance industry, cost of insurance

The property casualty insurance industry continued to face significant headwinds through the first half of 2023, according to the American Property Casualty Insurance Association’s (APCIA) report on the sector’s financial results and expected trends for the remainder of 2023.

APCIA: Commonsense Reforms Are Needed in Third-Party Litigation Financing

APCIA on the insurance industry, cost of insurance

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) released the following statement in support of today’s House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing entitled, “Unsuitable Litigation: Oversight of Third-Party Litigation Funding.”

P/C Insurers Facing Hardest Market in a Generation: APCIA

Hard property insurance market

The APCIA and University of South Carolina Associate Professor Robert Hartwig examine the top inflation trends, natural disaster losses and financial impacts resulting in significant pressure for property insurers, reinsurers, and consumers.

APCIA Supports Missouri Third-Party Litigation Finance Reform Bill

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The “Consumer Litigation Funding Model Act,” was introduced in the Missouri House, Wednesday, Feb. 23, by Rep. Phil Christofanelli. It addresses a growing and extremely concerning legal trend that puts vulnerable individuals who file a lawsuit at risk of being taken advantage of by private investors, called third party litigation financers, according to the American… Continue reading APCIA Supports Missouri Third-Party Litigation Finance Reform Bill

P&C Carrier Performance Solid in H1 2021

Best rankings on net premiums

According to a report from Verisk, a leading global data analytics provider, and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, private property/casualty insurers in the United States posted strong net income growth in the first half of 2021 as the country continued to recover from the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the economy… Continue reading P&C Carrier Performance Solid in H1 2021

APCIA Adopts Principles for Good Insurance Regulations

APCIA on the insurance industry, cost of insurance

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today announced its Principles of Good Insurance Regulation, which were adopted by its Board of Directors this week. These overarching principles support the facilitation of a regulatory environment that: (1) meets the needs of a diverse set of consumers; (2) focuses on those aspects of regulation that foster… Continue reading APCIA Adopts Principles for Good Insurance Regulations