Insurance Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

commercial insurance rates went up again in the first quarter 2025, according to the latest findings from WTW’s Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). Carriers reported an aggregate price increase of 5.3% during the first three months of 2025 …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 24, 2024

Global commercial insurance rates remained flat during the second quarter of 2024 (down from a 1% increase in Q1 2024), according to Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index. The findings mark the first time in nearly seven years – since the …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 18, 2024

Global commercial insurance rates remained flat during the second quarter of 2024 (down from a 1% increase in Q1 2024), according to Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index. The findings mark the first time since the third quarter of 2017 that …

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 18, 2025

Inszone Insurance Services acquired Evers Insurance LLC in Cave Creek, Arizona. Evers Insurance specializes in commercial insurance, particularly in the garage and auto dealer industries. It was founded in 2011 by Britt Evers. Jake Evers also contributed to the firm’s …

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 19, 2025

The Clear Group, he London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of C.R. a commercial insurance broker based in East Horsley, Surrey, UK. Toogood & Co. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Clear said this strategic move underscores …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Are you dipping your toes into commercial insurance sales? Well, hold on tight because selling commercial insurance isn’t your run-of-the-mill business. To navigate these waters successfully, you can’t just …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Starr Insurance reported that South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has granted Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Korea branch, a license to operate in Seoul and begin selling commercial property/casualty insurance throughout Korea. “Korea is one of the largest commercial …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2024

GEICO announced the addition 500 new jobs in North Texas in an expansion of its commercial insurance business. Of these positions, 300 will support GEICO’s commercial operations at its Richardson office, which has been designated as a main hub to …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 2, 2024

commercial lines insurance sector for 2025, due partly to the segment’s persistently strong underwriting performance and improved investment returns, which have bolstered operating profitability. AM Best is maintaining its stable market segment outlook on the U.S. Reserve adequacy in the …

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 24, 2025

Global commercial insurance rates fell 3%, on average, in the first quarter of 2025 following a 2% decline in Q4 2024, according to the Global Insurance Market Index published quarterly by insurance broker Marsh. The Q1 2025 average commercial rate …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 13, 2025

1 At … The post Clear Language Wins the Day: Court Rules Ambiguity Favors Policyholders appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog. 1 At … The post Clear Language Wins the Day: Court Rules Ambiguity Favors Policyholders appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

Florida-based insurance brokerage King Risk Partners announced it has acquired Cameron Group, Inc., an independent insurance agency located in Nanuet, New York. Cameron Group serves New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut with personal and commercial insurance. The Cameron acquisition is …

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Central Insurance

JUNE 11, 2025

Learn how business interruption insurance protects your business stability and income during a temporary closure. The post What is Business Income Insurance? appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Trust impacts customer satisfaction, loyalty and brand advocacy more than other factors when small businesses choose a commercial insurance provider. Small Commercial Insurance Study found that among small businesses with the most trust in their insurers, … Power’s 2024 U.S.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Global commercial insurance rates fell 2% in the fourth quarter of 2024 following a 1% decline in Q3 2024marking the second consecutive quarterly decrease after seven years of rising rates, according to the Global Insurance Market Index published by insurance …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 23, 2024

Insurance software firm Applied Systems reports that it has acquired Planck, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company for the insurance industry. Planck provides an AI-based data platform for commercial insurance. It works with US insurance companies, helping them streamline the …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 31, 2024

AM Best revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Stonetrust Commercial Insurance Company and Stonetrust Premier Casualty Insurance Company. Stonetrust is …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

New Mountain Capital, an investment firm, has agreed to buy the commercial insurance division of Pennsylvania-based NSM Insurance Group. The firms said in a news release that the deal is expected to close in the next 45 days. Terms were …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

PCF Insurance Services acquired the insurance business of Top Insurance Associates in Snohomish, Washington. The Top Insurance Associates team will join PCF Insurance’s Fortiphi Insurance.

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 6, 2025

Significant cyber incidents have tripled in two years in Canada, driven by technological, socioeconomic and geopolitical factors such as the war in Ukraine, according to research from commercial insurer QBE. Disruptive, globally significant and successful cyberattacks have increased from 10 …

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Central Insurance

MAY 19, 2025

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

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

dba Statewide Commercial Insurance Brokers. Gallagher & Co. acquired Altadena, California-based American Matar International Inc., Lana Matar and her team will remain in their current location under the direction of Scott Firestone, head of Gallagher’s Southwest region retail …

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

JUNE 16, 2025

Computer desk with office equipment by Lisa from Pexels Running a business comes with plenty of challenges, and insurance is one area where mistakes can be costly. From underinsuring key assets to misunderstanding policy exclusions, commercial insurance missteps can leave your business exposed to financial loss.

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Shield Insurance Agency

MARCH 31, 2025

Commercial insurance plays a key role in mitigating these risks, providing crucial protection for warehouse operations. Shield Insurance Agency is here to help you understand the importance of commercial insurance in your warehouse operations. This is where commercial insurance comes in.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced the acquisition of A-One Insurance Group (A-One), a major commercial insurance broker in the south of England. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Clear said this latest deal is …

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Central Insurance

MAY 13, 2025

The post How to Start a Clothing Boutique: Insurance Edition appeared first on Central Insurance Blog. Protect your clothing boutique from day one with essential insurancecovering liability, property, cyber risks, workers comp, and more.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Overall agent satisfaction with insurers of both personal lines and commercial lines has held strong despite a challenging underwriting environment, says a new J.D. Power study, with commercial lines satisfaction reaching an all-time high. According to the J.D. Power 2024 …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Miller, the London-based specialist re/insurance broker, announce it has completed the acquisition of Madrid-based commercial insurance broker Bruzon Correduría de Seguros y Reaseguros. The transaction, which first was announced in May, closed on Sept. 30 following the receipt of all …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 17, 2025

Texan Insurance, full-service insurance agency, announce its acquisition of Austin, Texas-based J&M Insurance, a trusted provider of personal and commercial insurance solutions for nearly two decades. Founded in 2005 by Todd Michalowski, J&M Insurance offers independent commercial, home and auto …

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Central Insurance

JUNE 6, 2025

Protect your compact construction equipment manufacturing business with tailored insurance. The post Insurance for Compact Construction Equipment Manufacturers: How to Protect Your Tools, Business, and Future appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 8, 2025

Founded in 1963, GLM Insurance is a third-generation family-owned agency providing personal and commercial insurance throughout Virginia and North Carolina. The Andrew Agency has acquired Garriques, Lloyd & McMahon in Richmond, Virginia. The Andrews Agency is an independent agency based …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Axis Insurance Managers Inc., the Vancouver, Canada-based insurance broker, announced the acquisition of Fuse Insurance, a Calgary-based, technology-driven commercial insurance brokerage.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 18, 2024

insurance brokers, has acquired Talbert Insurance Services in Duluth, Georgia, expanding King’s presence in the Southeast. Talbert, in business in north Georgia since 1982, offers personal and commercial insurance. King Risk Partners, one of the largest U.S. Larry Talbert II …

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Central Insurance

JUNE 10, 2025

Explore essential appliance store insurance policies to protect your business from liability, theft, property damage, and employee injuries. The post What Appliance Store Insurance Policies Should I Invest In? appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Utah-basrd insurance broker Trucordia has acquired the insurance business of Archibald Insurance, an agency with offices in Richmond, Midlothian and North Chesterfield, Virginia. Archibald Insurance offers personal and commercial insurance.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 28, 2025

Hodges has 25 years in the property and casualty insurance business and was previously vice president of commercial insurance for Bankers Insurance Group, which … Lake Mary, Florida-based Trident Reciprocal Exchange, launched in 2024, recently named Ryan Hodges chief executive officer.

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Central Insurance

MAY 27, 2025

Learn how the right insurance policies can help protect your packaging business from equipment breakdowns, liability claims, and costly interruptions. The post Protect Your Packaging Business With the Right Insurance appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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