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Florida Appeals Court Says Plaintiff Can’t Harp on Adjusting Delays in Claims Dispute

Insurance Journal

Some Florida policyholders and their attorneys have long complained about real or perceived delays in the claims-handling process after a loss. A Florida appeals court ruled last week that telling a jury about those delays may be prejudicial and out …

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Suit-Limitation Clauses in Property Insurance—File Fast or Lose Everything

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Few things send shivers down a policyholders spine faster than discovering that an otherwise valid claim has been sunk by a missed filing deadline. Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America. That is exactly what happened in a case decided last week,The Renaissance on Memorial, L.L.C.

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Suit-Limitation Clauses in Property Insurance—File Fast or Lose Everything

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Few things send shivers down a policyholders spine faster than discovering that an otherwise valid claim has been sunk by a missed filing deadline. Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America. That is exactly what happened in a case decided last week,The Renaissance on Memorial, L.L.C.

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US P/C Insurance Industry Posts First H1 Underwriting Profit Since 2021

Insurance Journal

property/casualty insurance industry recorded a net underwriting gain of $3.7 billion and net income of $94.6 billion for the first-half of 2024, according to a new report. “After years of consistent losses, premium growth is helping the overall …

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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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Mercury Insurance Appoints Steve Bennett to Lead New Climate Team

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Mercury Insurance, a leading provider of property and casualty insurance in the U.S., In this new role, Bennett will lead a team focused on helping Mercury and its policyholders better understand and prepare for severe, climate-driven weather events.

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Florida CFO Bars Insurers From Altering Adjusters’ Reports Without Explanation

Insurance Journal

Almost two years after a group of independent claims adjusters alleged that insurers had deceptively altered their damage estimates and low-balled policyholders, Florida’s chief financial officer has issued an emergency rule barring similar actions in Hurricane Milton claims. “Any move …