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Missouri DCI Estimates High Uninsured Rates in St. Louis Amidst Tornado Recovery

Insurance Journal

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance released preliminary uninsured estimates for properties in the St. Louis in response to the F3 tornado that struck the region on Friday, May 16.

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What is an Insurance Underwriter?

Central Insurance

At Central, our underwriters are more than evaluators of risk. Theyre trusted advisors who collaborate with agents and policyholders to design thoughtful, customized protection. Learn how our expert team delivers the Central Difference through personalized service, deep industry knowledge, and a commitment to peace of mind. The post What is an Insurance Underwriter?

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7 Things Customers Love About Working With Central

Central Insurance

Discover why customers rave about Centrals insurance claim processplus 6 more reasons they trust us to protect what matters most. The post 7 Things Customers Love About Working With Central appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Why Most Insurance Agencies Fail Policyholders: Christopher Boggs Exposes the “Half-Donkeyed” Truth

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Boggs continues to distinguish himself as one of the most candid, insightful, and impactful educators in the insurance industry. His recent LinkedIn article, Are You Running a Half-Donkeyed Insurance Agency, is not only sharply written but rings with truth that every insurance professional, especially those in agency leadership, should reflect upon.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Noncompliance With Policy’s “Duties After Loss” Provision Leads to Denial of Fire Loss Claim

The Property Insurance Law Observer

In Caribe D. Billie v. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp. et al , the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp.s (Insurer) motion for summary judgment, holding that the Insurer was prejudiced by its insureds failure to cooperate with the Policys Duties After Loss provision. Background Caribe D. Billie (Plaintiff) purchased a house in Waterbury, Connecticut, and obtained homeowners insurance through the Insurer.

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AIG Settles Lawsuit Against E&S Rival Dellwood and Former Employees

Insurance Journal

Global insurer American International Group (AIG) has reached an out of court settlement of its legal dispute with the excess and surplus insurance firm Dellwood that was started by former AIG executives.

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Understanding and Preparing for a Premium Audit

Central Insurance

Many commercial insurance policies require a premium audit at the end of the term to match your coverage with actual business activity. Here's what to expectand how to make the process go smoothly. The post Understanding and Preparing for a Premium Audit appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Why Most Insurance Agencies Fail Policyholders: Christopher Boggs Exposes the “Half-Donkeyed” Truth

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Boggs continues to distinguish himself as one of the most candid, insightful, and impactful educators in the insurance industry. His recent LinkedIn article, Are You Running a Half-Donkeyed Insurance Agency, is not only sharply written but rings with truth that every insurance professional, especially those in agency leadership, should reflect upon.

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Blog Post: LexisNexis Protégé for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Teams Unveiled at 2025 Microsoft Build Conference

LexisNexis

By Serena Wellen, Vice President of Product Management at LexisNexis Legal and Professional May 21, 2025 LexisNexis® is proud to be leading the next wave of AI innovation in the legal industry with LexisNexis Protégé , a personalized AI assistant that intelligently powers productivity, drives next-level work quality, and enables legal and business professionals to unlock new economic value.

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Take the Hassle Out of Claims Management

Insurance professionals use Trellis to streamline claims management by analyzing legal trends, predicting outcomes, and strategizing effectively to serve clients better. Adjusters can evaluate claim validity, estimate settlement amounts, and identify potential litigation risks. Trellis' extensive State Trial Court Data can be leveraged to identify opposing/outside counsel and top mediators for insurance matters, evaluate the risk of new claims by viewing similar claim litigation history, and mor

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The Grand Bargain: How Workers’ Comp Became a Win-Win for Employers and Employees

AMAXX

The workers compensation system may feel like a complex web of insurance premiums, claims adjusters, and legal disputesbut at its core, its rooted in one simple idea: a compromise. That compromise, known as the Grand Bargain , created a win-win framework for employers and employees alike, forming the foundation of the workers comp system we rely on today.

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Dangerous-Dog Owners in Florida Must Now Get $100,000 in Liability Insurance

Insurance Journal

Owners of dangerous dogs in Florida will soon have to secure at least $100,000 in liability insurance coverage after the governor signed House Bill 593 into law this week.

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Are Supplemental Flood Claims Subject to the Original One-Year Statute of Limitations?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

A recent federal court decision last week inRosario v. Occidental Fire and Casualty Company of North Carolina 1has reignited an important and often misunderstood question regarding supplemental claims. Are supplemental flood claims under the National Flood Insurance Program subject to the same one-year statute of limitations as the original claim? The ruling highlights the rigid … The post Are Supplemental Flood Claims Subject to the Original One-Year Statute of Limitations?

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Debris in steering gear the probable cause of bulk carrier’s collision with channel junction light

Insurance Marine News

The probable cause of the contact between self-discharging bulk carrier American Mariner (IMO 7812567) and the Munuscong Channel Junction Light was O-ring-type material debris in the steering gear systems hydraulic oil. This became lodged within a control motor, which caused it to seize. That in turn caused the rudder to lock in position, the US. The post Debris in steering gear the probable cause of bulk carriers collision with channel junction light appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Triple-I Brief Highlights Wildfire Risk Complexity

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

Wildfire risk is strongly conditioned by geographic considerations that vary widely among and within states. The latest Triple-I Issues Brief shows how that fact played out in 2024 and early this year and discusses the importance of granular local data for underwriting and pricing insurance in wildfire-prone areas, as well as for much-needed investment in resilience.

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People Moves: Willis Promotes Williamson as Canada Leader; HDI Global Taps RSA’s McDowell as Sales & Distribution Lead for International Programs and Captives

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis in Canada and HDI Global in London. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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New Teen Driver? Here’s What You Need to Know About Safety—and Your Insurance Rates

Central Insurance

Learn how the teenSMART program improves teen driver safety and may help lower your auto insurance premium with Central. The post New Teen Driver? Heres What You Need to Know About Safetyand Your Insurance Rates appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Are Supplemental Flood Claims Subject to the Original One-Year Statute of Limitations?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

A recent federal court decision last week inRosario v. Occidental Fire and Casualty Company of North Carolina 1has reignited an important and often misunderstood question regarding supplemental claims. Are supplemental flood claims under the National Flood Insurance Program subject to the same one-year statute of limitations as the original claim? The ruling highlights the rigid … The post Are Supplemental Flood Claims Subject to the Original One-Year Statute of Limitations?

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Upswing in freight demand out of China reported by CMA CGM

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Upswing in freight demand out of China reported by CMA CGM appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Who Really Pays for Workers’ Comp? Debunking a Common Myth

AMAXX

Ask the average employee who pays for workers compensation, and you might hear answers like the insurance company, the government, or even nobodyits just a benefit. These misconceptions are widespreadand costly. In reality, the employer foots the bill for every dollar spent in the workers compensation system. Understanding who truly pays for workers comp is more than a technicalityits a mindset shift that unlocks better program management, smarter spending, and improved outcomes for injured work

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Underwriters of the Future Are Constant Partners With Agents, Carrier Exec Says

Insurance Journal

The future of underwriting will be built on closer relationships between carriers and insurance agents, with carriers working hand-in-hand with agencies to maximize profits from books of business.

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New-to-Medicare Marketing Playbook

PSM Brokerage

Rethink Your New-to-Medicare Marketing Strategy As a new wave of consumers approaches age 65, their expectations and decision-making habits are changing. These Trailing Boomers are digitally connected, financially diverse, and looking for personalized guidancenot a generic sales pitch. If you're still using outdated tactics to reach this audience, its time to evolve.

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Don’t Let Protective Safeguards Become Your Policy’s Poison Pill

Property Insurance Coverage Law

A recent federal court decision reminds insurance professionals and policyholders of the practical and legal consequences of failing to comply with protective safeguards endorsements in builders risk insurance policies. 1 The Ohio ruling emphasizes that courts will strictly enforce policy conditions, especially when those conditions are clearly outlined and unambiguous.

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Chubb subsidiary no longer insures Gulf Coast LNG project: report

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Chubb subsidiary no longer insures Gulf Coast LNG project: report appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Blog Post: How To Measure Partner Performance With 15 Metrics

LexisNexis

Lets look at how to measure partner performance in a human, subjective way with 15 metrics. Typically, data and analytics contribute to how to measure partner performance, but this blog post looks at a subjective perspective, mostly with an emotional quotient. Taken as a whole, a ranking profile of partner performance can be assessed and documented in a robust enterprise legal management platform that tracks how law firm partners engage with in-house legal teams.

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Hack of Contractor Was at Root of Massive Federal Data Breach

Insurance Journal

A software company that handles sensitive data for nearly every US federal agency was the victim of a cyber breach earlier this year due to a “major lapse” in security measures, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg News.

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Word & Brown Services Empower Independent Brokers

Word & Brown

Did you know? You can relieve yourself of many administrative, back-end tasks related to quoting and enrolling Small Group and Large Group Health and Ancillary Insurance. Partnering with a general agency like Word & Brown (W&B) can help. You maintain your independence, but you get added support and services that allow you to work more efficiently, attract new customers, and keep current customers coming back year after year.

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The Real Risk in Slide Insurance’s IPO Isn’t Hurricanes, But It’s Claims Philosophy

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Slide Insurances recently filed registration statement with the SEC to become a public company marks a bold step for a relatively young Florida-based insurer. Spearheaded by its high-profile founder and CEO, Bruce Lucas, the company is seeking to position itself as an innovative and dominant player in Floridasnotoriously volatile insurance market. With a reputation already … The post The Real Risk in Slide Insurances IPO Isnt Hurricanes, But Its Claims Philosophy appeared first on Property

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More delays for the Glen Rosa

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post More delays for the Glen Rosa appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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What Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security Means for Brokers

ProWriters

The Cyber Insurance market is bracing for a massive shift, and artificial intelligence is at the center of it all. On one hand, AI is supercharging cyber threats, making attacks faster, more sophisticated, and harder to detect. On the other hand, its becoming a powerful tool for insurers, helping to assess risk, detect fraud, and streamline claims. So, where does this leave Cyber Insurance brokers?

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Dissecting the McKinsey Report for Profitability in P&C

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. P&C market summary It’s no secret the property and casualty (P&C) market is full of struggle.

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How to Choose the Right FMO Partner

PSM Brokerage

Not all FMOs are built the sameand as an independent agent, your choice of partner can make or break your long-term growth. From contracts and commissions to marketing support and tech tools, aligning with the right FMO means having a true partner invested in your successnot just a middleman. At PSM Brokerage, we created a practical FMO Vetting Checklist to help you make that decision with clarity and confidence.

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Don’t Let Protective Safeguards Become Your Policy’s Poison Pill

Property Insurance Coverage Law

A recent federal court decision reminds insurance professionals and policyholders of the practical and legal consequences of failing to comply with protective safeguards endorsements in builders risk insurance policies. 1 The Ohio ruling emphasizes that courts will strictly enforce policy conditions, especially when those conditions are clearly outlined and unambiguous.