Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The insurance industry faces significant challenges in covering catastrophic risks, especially as climate change drives more extreme weather events. With soaring premiums and increasing exclusions, the need for an accurate assessment of these risks is more important than ever. The …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

home insurance industry has experienced an upward trend in all-peril loss costs over the past seven years, according to a new report released by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The ninth annual LexisNexis U.S. Home Trends Report found that all-perils …

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Majesco

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

And all of this is happening at the same time that the world of risk and customer needs is changing. I invited three of today’s most respected InsurTech experts to join me in weighing in on what is trending in insurance for 2025, answering some of our questions about the changes that will matter most to insurers.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While the insurance industry is quickly adopting AI technologies to improve the speed and accuracy of routine functions, analyze data and assess risk, malicious actors use the same tech to disrupt business and profit from cyberattacks. Recognizing the potential exposure …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

A new report from Marsh McLennan and Zurich titled “Closing the cyber risk protection gap” is calling for a closer collaboration between the insurance industry and the public sector as cyber insurance coverage gaps remain. “Both the insurance industry and …

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

MAY 19, 2025

Wildfire risk is strongly conditioned by geographic considerations that vary widely among and within states. California accounted for the largest number of homes at risk for extreme wildfires. In the first half, the state experienced an above-average number of fires, though most were contained before growing to major incident size.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 8, 2025

There is a risk crisis affecting the insurance industry. Hurricanes Helene and Milton left a trail of tens of billions of dollars of destruction across the southeastern United States. These latest storms have shown that no region is safe from …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Risk Strategies, headquartered in Boston, appointed Tom Panos as managing director of its Chicago office. Panos has over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. He joined The Baldwin Group through its acquisition of Rosenthal Brothers in 2008 when …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2024

State-sponsored residual property markets have seen in influx of risks come in since 2018, with some states growing by more than 200%. According to insurance industry ratings firm AM Best, the policy counts of personal and commercial property Fair Access …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Florida Surplus Lines Association, which notes it provides a safety valve for Florida’s property insurance industry, named new officers for 2024-2025 at its recent annual convention in Tampa. President: Virginia Clancy, TAPCO Underwriters President-elect: Albert Geraci, Risk Placement Services …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Symphony Risk Solutions named Corey Tobin director of Symphony Grow, its specialty business focused on the cannabis industry. Tobin has more than 15 years of experience in the cannabis and insurance industries. He most recently served as senior vice president …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

home insurance industry has experienced an upward trend in all-peril loss costs over the past seven years, according to a new report released by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The ninth annual LexisNexis U.S. Home Trends Report found that all-perils …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

What a start to the new year for the insurance industry. January 1 saw two separate incidents that drew attention from the insurance industry as the threat of increasing political and terror risk continues to affect individuals and businesses worldwide.

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Relation

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it adapts to emerging trends driven by climate change and technological innovation. Two key developments are reshaping the landscape: the rising impact of climate-related risks on insurance costs and the shift toward proactive risk management.

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Majesco

MAY 8, 2025

While humankind is not being challenged by machines, we are challenged with the changing risk, in particular climate risk. NAMIC, Moodys, The Institutes, insurers, reinsurers and other industry leaders are all talking about a new era of risk and the need to predict and prevent risk, creating risk resiliency.

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Prof. Allan Manning

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A number of pre loss services are also provided by the LMI Group, including Business Interruption Sum Insured Reviews, Policy Drafting, Insurance Program Reviews, Risk Surveys, and Risk Engineering Services along with Business Continuity Management Services, and Cyber Security Reviews.

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Zywave

JUNE 10, 2025

Learn how connecting your existing tools and data sources with insurance APIs can transform your organization. This report outlines the key elements that insurers need to consider when choosing a stand-alone rating engine. Learn how connecting your existing tools and data sources with insurance APIs can transform your organization.

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Zywave

JUNE 13, 2025

Zywave, a leading insurtech provider, celebrated the cyber risk industry’s top individuals and firms at the 12 th annual Cyber Risk Awards at Gotham Hall in New York City on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The winners in 17 categories were announced at a black-tie gala dinner for nearly 500 attendees.

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Redbird Agents

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For insurance agents, managing chargebacks and financial obligations responsibly is a crucial part of building a successful career. One of the most significant consequences of unpaid debt in the insurance industry is being reported to Vector Onea reporting agency that tracks outstanding producer debt. What is Vector One?

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Neilson Marketing Services

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Why SEO Matters More Than Ever for Insurance Agencies SEO has always been the backbone of online visibility, but for insurance agencies, it’s more than just a tool — it’s a lifeline. Use geo-specific content, such as blog posts tailored to local risks like flood insurance for coastal areas.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants named Matt Allen principal of its private client team. Allen has more than 18 years of experience in the insurance industry. He specializes in providing sports professionals with risk management, disability insurance and asset protection …

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American Agents Alliance

JANUARY 11, 2025

The recent Eaton and Palisades fires in the greater Los Angeles area are evidence of the increasingly prevalent wildfire risk in California. As stories of resilience and courage emerge and the fires are contained, agents and brokers provide critical insurance support for policyholders.

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Rough Notes

MAY 30, 2025

How to prepare property and lower insurance costs against severe storms By Jeff Zehr Severe convective storms (SCS) have become a big risk factor for the insurance industry. These major weather events, also known as thunderstorms, can include lightning, torrential rain, tornadoes, straight-line winds and hail.

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InsuredMine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This includes insurance solutions that transfer risk and provide financial support for rebuilding efforts. Its about reducing the risks of future climate-related costs and creating conditions for sustainable growth in a world thats already feeling the effects of climate change.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

State-sponsored residual property markets have seen in influx of risks come in since 2018, with some states growing by more than 200%. According to insurance industry ratings firm AM Best, the policy counts of personal and commercial property Fair Access …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving insurance industry, data analysis has become a cornerstone of the underwriting process. By leveraging data, underwriters can make more informed decisions, assess risks more accurately, and improve … This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys.

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Zywave

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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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Accenture: Cyber Insurance

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As we wrap up 2021, it seems appropriate to revisit predictions we made for the insurance industry this year. I put forward my hypotheses last December in my post, 5 predictions for the insurance industry in 2021. Let’s see how those predictions held up. 1.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Given the state’s below-average income vs. above-average insurance expenditures, Georgia ranks 42nd on the list of affordable states for homeowners insurance and 47th (plummeting from the 2006 high of 27th) for personal auto affordability, according to reports by the Insurance Research Council.

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Top Insurance Blogs

MARCH 12, 2024

What could be the key challenges facing the insurance sector? The insurance industry has long been considered a cornerstone of financial stability, providing individuals and businesses with protection against unforeseen risks. Are there ways AI and technology can help us tackle these problems?

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

USG Insurance Services, Inc. Francis, based in Alpine, California, entered the insurance industry eight years ago. She most recently served as a renewal garage underwriter with Risk Placement … hired Tiffany Francis as an associate producer/broker with their garage division team.

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Top Insurance Blogs

MAY 9, 2025

Peer-to-peer (P2P) insurance is reshaping how the insurance industry in Germany works. Its doing this by introducing a community-driven approach to risk sharing.

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Triple-I: Business Insurance

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Another way the insurance industry would be affected is from losses from coverage protecting against adverse business costs of events, such as strikes. These coverages include, but are not limited to, business interruption, political risk, credit, supply-chain insurance, and some marine and cargo.

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Zywave

MAY 19, 2025

The insurance industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Insurers, agents and brokers are grappling with rapidly evolving risks that are becoming increasingly complex. To get ahead in this new reality, the “fix needs to be as transformativeeven more sothan the transformation of the industry itself.

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Zywave

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Zywave Chief Technology Officer Doug Marquis Greater transparency increases consumer trust Much has been written about the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionize the insurance industry but little has been mentioned about a vital element of our sector: consumer trust.

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Zywave

JUNE 10, 2025

Zywave, a leading insurance technology provider, today announced its 2025 Summer Launch, introducing a suite of advancements designed to drive profitable growth and empower insurers and brokers in an environment of escalating risk.

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ProWriters

MAY 20, 2025

On the other hand, its becoming a powerful tool for insurers, helping to assess risk, detect fraud, and streamline claims. So, where does this leave Cyber Insurance brokers? Lets break down how artificial intelligence in cyber security is redefining riskand what that means for the industry. Heres how: 1. Not anytime soon.

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