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Viewpoint: Early Action Key to Mitigating Risk in Professional Liability Claims

Insurance Journal

Professional liability claims impact a multitude of professions, including those in the legal, medical, financial and insurance industries. Claims for malpractice, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and related issues can result in widespread premium increases and professional discipline.

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Did Florida House ‘Sneak’ Attorney Fee Wording Into Phosphate Mine Bill?

Insurance Journal

A late amendment to a phosphate mine bill has set off alarm bells among some in the Florida insurance industry, with concerns that it could cut out the heart of 2022 and 2023 legislative changes that disincentivized excessive claims litigation.

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Workers Comp Premium, Loss, Market Trends Support Its Ongoing Success

Triple-I: Workers Compensation

By William Nibbelin, Senior Research Actuary, Triple-I The workers compensation insurance industry experienced its second-best underwriting result in the past 20 years in 2023, with a net combined ratio of 87, according to Triple-Is latest Issues Brief. A combined ratio under 100 indicates a profit. A ratio above 100 indicates a loss.

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New Triple-I Issue Brief Puts the Spotlight on Georgia’s Insurance Affordability Crisis

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

Insurance affordability in Georgia is dwindling as claim frequency and insurer costs soar, according to the latest issue brief from Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), Trends and Insights: Georgia Insurance Affordability. Injury claim severity in the state is slightly higher than in the rest of the country.

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What Agents Should Know About Tariffs and Insurance Costs

American Agents Alliance

This drives up the cost to repair, impacting claims costs. Rising expenses could perhaps cause higher insured values, leading to policy adjustments and higher premiums. Tariffs can also drive up inflation in the overall economy, increasing labor costs across industries. Education is often the first step.

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Zywave Announces 2025 Lineup of Insurance Industry Events

Zywave

Educational events bring industry expertise from around the globe, facilitate networking Leading insurtech provider Zywave has announced its lineup of acclaimed insurance industry thought leadership events for 2025. This conference will offer discussion on ways to increase insurance sales and foster organic growth.

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Florida Homeowners Premium Growth Slowsas Reforms Take Hold, Inflation Cools

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance premium growth in Florida has slowed since the state implemented legal system abuse reforms in 2022, according to a Triple-I analysis. As shown in the chart below, average annual premiums climbed sharply after 2020. In 2022, average homeowners premium rates rose more than 17 percent, to $3,040.

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