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

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

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

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

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

AUGUST 6, 2024

Global insurance brokerage Hub International Limited announced it has acquired Insurance Management Company (IMC).

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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

JULY 11, 2024

Stacks Insurance Brokerage in Lighthouse Point, Florida, has named Kenny Bordman partner and president of commercial insurance. Bordman has more than a decade in commercial insurance, preceded by years in the U.S. Army and law enforcement, Stacks said in a …

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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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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

WTW characterized commercial insurance rates as balances and stable but, as Hurricane Milton approached, the broker warned of upcoming disruption. “The current state of affairs might only be one major hurricane away from being upended, and with Milton knocking on …

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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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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.

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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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Insurance Journal

MARCH 10, 2025

commercial insurance rates showed a continued upward trend with signs of moderation in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest findings from WTW’s Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). Carriers reported an aggregate price increase of 5.6% …

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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

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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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

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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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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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

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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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 27, 2025

Generali Group has launched a new business unit Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) India within its joint-venture company Future Generali India Insurance. The moves further strengthens Generali’s presence in India’s rapidly growing corporate and commercial insurance segment, 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

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

APRIL 17, 2025

Specialty insurer NSM Insurance Group said it has completed the sale of its U.S. commercial insurance division to investment firm New Mountain Capital. The agreement includes NSM’s portfolio of 15 niche insurance programs across property/casualty, accident & health, and reinsuranceas …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 28, 2024

After building it business up in the United Kingdom, Broker Insights said it is ready to officially bring its commercial insurance placement analytics to the United States. For the last 12-18 months, Broker Insights has been preparing for its expansion …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Global insurance broker AssuredPartners announced it has acquired Halstead Insurance Agency, a Fitchburg, Massachusetts-based agency offering personal and commercial insurance. The Halstead team will remain under the operational leadership of agency president Anthony P. Trapasso, Jr. and agency vice president, …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Lloyd’s of London said on Thursday it plans to overhaul its rules on dealing with poor conduct in the commercial insurance market as its current processes for dealing with bad behavior could be “unclear.” ” The Lloyd’s of London market, which …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 2, 2025

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) announced the acquisition of Acumen Solutions Group LLC, a Melville, New York-based insurance agency. Founded in 2012, Acumen provides personal insurance and customized commercial insurance programs, with specialties in the construction, real estate, and aviation industries.

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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

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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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

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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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Despite continued uncertainty over the future of federal tax rules on micro-captive insurance companies, the instruments seem to be increasingly popular for small businesses, especially in Florida, where rates for traditional commercial insurance have soared in recent years. SRA 831(b) …

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Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

At Paragon Independent Insurance Agency, we provide businesses in the greater Plano, TX area with various commercial insurance products. So, how do you determine which commercial insurance products will best protect your business? first appeared on Insurance Blog | Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 11, 2024

trillion for the global economy over a five-year period, commercial insurance market Lloyd’s of London predicted. Another human pandemic could cause economic losses of $13.6 The impact would mainly be from disruption across global industries due to local lockdowns and …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Plexus Groupe, a national commercial insurance brokerage and consulting firm, announced the appointment of Gerald Fawcett as President. Fawcett joined Plexus in February 2020 to lead the Industry and Specialty Practices. He was involved in vetting technology solutions and …

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