Quieter Hurricane Season Predicted: Colorado State University Forecast

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The likely development of El Niño should bring a “slightly below-average” Atlantic hurricane season, top forecasters announced Thursday at a hurricane conference in Texas. But the forecast also notes a high level of uncertainty.

Selective Insurance Reports Record Level of Catastrophe Losses for Q2

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. has revealed preliminary Q2 2020 pre-tax net catastrophe losses of approximately $83 million, stemming from numerous events designated by PCS during the period. The catastrophe events designated by PCS includes two April storms at a cost of $43 million and claims related to civil unrest across the U.S. of $18 million.… Continue reading Selective Insurance Reports Record Level of Catastrophe Losses for Q2

Equipment Breakdown Responsible for Nearly One-Third of All Property-Related Losses in 2018

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Equipment breakdown now rivals fire loss in both frequency and severity of claims, according to an analysis of large risk losses reported in 2018 to commercial property insurer FM Global. Large risk losses are those losses greater than $3 million that do not include natural hazard loss. Of the company’s 232 large risk losses last… Continue reading Equipment Breakdown Responsible for Nearly One-Third of All Property-Related Losses in 2018