Travelers Loses Ohio Asbestos Occurrence Ruling

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In a February 17 decision, the Third Appellate District Court of Appeals sided with Copeland Corporation on two key issues: which state’s law governs the policies and how to count occurrences under those policies.

Inflation Pressures, Mounting Accidents, Flooding From Ian Hit Allstate, Other Insurers

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The nation’s largest auto insurers, already struggling with high inflation and mounting accidents, are now facing losses from vehicles flooded by Hurricane Ian. Allstate Corp. announced Wednesday that it would take a $875 million charge to boost its claims reserves in its upcoming third-quarter earnings, primarily related to its auto-insurance business, as a result of… Continue reading Inflation Pressures, Mounting Accidents, Flooding From Ian Hit Allstate, Other Insurers

Appeal Court Rules JPMorgan Chase Entitled to Insurance Coverage in Bear Stearns Settlement

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On Tuesday, the New York Supreme Court ruled that JPMorgan Chase & Co is entitled to insurance coverage for $140 million of a Securities and Exchange Commission settlement with the former Bear Stearns Cos over improper mutual fund trading. The Court of Appeals ruled 6-1, overturning a lower court ruling, that the $140 million was… Continue reading Appeal Court Rules JPMorgan Chase Entitled to Insurance Coverage in Bear Stearns Settlement

Reliance Global Group Adds Travelers, Nationwide to Its 5MinuteInsure.com Platform

Reliance Global Group, Inc., an insurtech company focused on combining advanced technologies with the personalized experience of a traditional insurance agency, today announced its subsidiary, Fortman Insurance Services LLC, has been approved to offer Travelers and Nationwide insurance products nationally through the Company’s 5MinuteInsure.com platform. Reliance plans to initially focus on home and auto insurance,… Continue reading Reliance Global Group Adds Travelers, Nationwide to Its 5MinuteInsure.com Platform

Travelers Pledges $5 Million to Coronavirus Relief Efforts

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The Travelers Companies, Inc. announced a $5 million commitment to assist families and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in North America, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. This includes support for the most financially vulnerable in the communities where Travelers operates. “Our customers and communities are facing an unprecedented challenge,” said Alan… Continue reading Travelers Pledges $5 Million to Coronavirus Relief Efforts