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APCIA Warns Michigan Auto Insurance Bill Could Destabilize Market

Insurance Journal

By Ezra Amacher A Michigan lawmaker has proposed legislation that would mandate auto insurance premium reductions of at least 10% on any new or renewed policy, a bill that the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) says would destabilize the …

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JIF 2025: U.S. Policy Changes and Uncertainty Imperil Insurance Affordability

Triple-I: Workers Compensation

policy actions was a major concern for thought leaders on the “Economics, Underwriting, and Geopolitics” panel at Triple-I’s Joint Industry Forum in Chicago. Amid various tariff reductions, increases, impositions, and pauses, President Trump’s trade policies remain difficult to determine or predict.

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How Tariffs AffectP&C Insurance Prospects

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

Property and casualty insurers are no less concerned, as the cost of repairing and replacing damaged property is a driver of claim costs and, ultimately, policyholder premiums. Regardless of how the current discussions around tariffs play out, the Trump Administration has signaled a decided shift in policy toward greater protectionism.

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

Insurance Journal

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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RLI Insurance Wants 16% Rate Hike in Florida on Umbrella, Filing Shows

Insurance Journal

Florida’s insurance commissioner in early August noted that rate increases by property-casualty insurers in the state have slowed significantly since 2023 legislative reforms were enacted, with 12 carriers asking for a small decrease this year and another two dozen filing …

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

Insurance Journal

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 …

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APCIA: Insurance Markets Work Best Without Excessive Price Regulation

Insurance Journal

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) recently released a report that concludes over-regulation impedes insurance markets “Insurance markets function best when allowed to operate competitively, free from excessive price regulation,” said Robert Gordon, APCIA’s senior vice president, policy, research … (..)