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Excessive Litigation Causes Surge in Liability Insurance Costs: Marsh McLennan CEO

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economy and causing a surge in liability insurance costs, according to John Doyle, president and chief executive officer of Marsh McLennan. Excessive litigation and abuse of the U.S. legal system are effectively imposing a tax on the U.S. “The U.S.

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Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Casualty Insurance: Insights from Industry Experts

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The casualty insurance market is currently experiencing unprecedented volatility, with significant pricing fluctuations and escalating loss costs becoming the norm. Bill Chepulis, Head of Large Casualty for Zurich North America, noted that the market in 2025 will likely resemble the challenging conditions of recent years.

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Smart Automation Tools for Insurance Agent Productivity: Your Guide to Working Smarter, Not Harder 

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Automated email sequences deliver valuable content about coverage options, claims processes, and risk management tips, positioning you as a trusted advisor rather than just another salesperson pushing policies.  

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Villages Health System Sees $350 Million in Medicare Overcharges

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A health-care system serving the largest retirement community in the US has filed for bankruptcy after disclosing it potentially overbilled Medicare by at least $350 million, according to court filings. The Villages Health System LLC, which operates clinics for retirees …

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US P/C Insurers Post Best Q1 Underwriting Result in 17 Years

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By Susanne Sclafane Even though direct loss ratios for commercial auto and other liability lines rose in first-quarter 2024, across all lines U.S. property/casualty insurers posted a net combined ratio of 94 — the best since first-quarter 2007. Translating to …

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Markets/Coverages: Sompo Launches Marine Insurance Proposition for UK Market

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Sompo, the Bermuda-based provider of commercial and consumer property/casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced the launch of a new national marine insurance proposition for the United Kingdom. Sompo’s Marine Cargo UK policy and its Transport & Logistics propositions are both designed …

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Penn National Can’t Avoid Asbestos Coverage Payout, SC Supreme Court Says

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Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Co. cannot escape the long tail of asbestos, and must cover part of the litigation losses for an asbestos installation company that went out of business more than 30 years ago, the South Carolina Supreme …