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Florida Bill Would Limit AI in Claims Denials, Extend Bar on Execs, Raise Surplus Levels

Insurance Journal

After years of rising insurance premiums, anger from homeowners, and recent reports about some property insurance carriers’ alleged diverting of profits, bills seen as “consumer friendly” continue to gain traction in the Florida Legislature. One of those bills, Senate Bill …

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Falling Work Comp Rates: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

R&R Insurance

Workers compensation rates are state mandated in Wisconsin, meaning all insurance carriers must use the same rates resulting in premiums from one carrier to another are basically the same. the Good In general, a reduction of work comp rates result in reduced premium costs to contractors. HVAC Installation -14.6

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The Hidden Cost of Bad P&C Insurance Data — And Why You Can’t Build a Reliable Dataset In-House

Neilson Marketing Services

property and casualty (P&C) insurance ecosystem: Over 714,000 professionals are employed in the P&C industry. Approximately 2,500 insurance carriers employ an additional 519,000 professionals. The Revenue Illusion: Why Premium Volume ≠ Revenue Another major misstep? Mistaking premium volume for revenue.

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What Agents Should Know About Tariffs and Insurance Costs

American Agents Alliance

Rising expenses could perhaps cause higher insured values, leading to policy adjustments and higher premiums. Here are some ways agents can help: Educate policyholders about costs and rising premiums. Many policyholders do not realize the connection between tariffs and insurance costs. Education is often the first step.

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Why Reporting Small Claims Pays Off in ERA States

AMAXX

Many employers wonder: “Why report a $1,000 medical bill to the insurance carrier if we can just pay it ourselves and keep our experience mod low?” After all, fewer claims mean fewer red flags on your insurance history—right? Many employers fear reporting will lead to higher premiums. Not always. All state laws vary.

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Human Needs Drive Insurance and Should Drive Tech Solutions

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

Role of telematics Usage-based insurance, for instance, allows insurers to tailor auto rates based on the policyholders driving behavior, tracked by telematics. The success of these devices has spurred numerous insurance carriers, including Nationwide, to pay for and distribute them to customers.

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Why We’re Still Talking About the J&J Class Action ERISA Lawsuit

R&R Insurance

The court found the plaintiffs first claim, that she paid more in premiums due to the defendants purported breach of fiduciary duty during the plans negotiation process, did not sufficiently show evidence of an injury and was at best, speculative and hypothetical.