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

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

Tort reform is discussed as a legislative solution to the challenge of legal system abuse excessive policyholder or plaintiff attorney practices that increase costs and time to settle insurance claims. The five-year average count for liability claims increased 24.9 percent (2014 – 2018 at 583,756 vs. 2019-2023 at 729,191).

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Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Casualty Insurance: Insights from Industry Experts

Zywave

.” If you don’t have the opportunity to check out the full webinar, read on for key insights from the discussion and actionable advice for insurers, brokers, and policyholders. And when you take into consideration that Direct Premiums Written (DPW) increased by 2.0% million loss records.

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Housing Code Violations in Philadelphia: An Interview with Katie Vespia

Distinguished

Even if some violations are eventually addressed, a history of non-compliance can still lead to higher premiums. Landlord insurance which covers both liability and property damageis particularly sensitive to housing violations. Are there specific types of insurance that are more sensitive to these housing violations? Yes, indeed.

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Housing Code Violations in Los Angeles: An Interview with Katie Vespia 

Distinguished

Even if some violations are eventually addressed, a history of non-compliance can still lead to higher premiums. Landlord insurance which covers both liability and property damageis particularly sensitive to housing violations. Insurers view these violations as signs of deferred maintenance and increased risk. Yes, indeed.

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How to Gain a Performance Multiplier – 5 Criteria for Success

Zywave

Types of loss encompass cyber, data breaches, ransomware, and liability. Litigation is on the rise due to new challenges from technology and uncertainty about liability. In this intensifying risk trajectory, outperformance wont come from raising premiums, acquisitions, or continuing with business as usual.

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Housing Code Violations in San Francisco: An Interview with Katie Vespia

Distinguished

Even if some violations are eventually addressed, a history of non-compliance can still lead to higher premiums. Landlord insurance which covers both liability and property damageis particularly sensitive to housing violations. Are there specific types of insurance that are more sensitive to these housing violations? Yes, indeed.

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The Rising Cost of Litigation — Social Inflation and E&O Risk

American Agents Alliance

Social inflation and E&O risks are connected as agents must manage policyholder expectations even as claims costs rise, premiums remain high, and denials are issued for claims policyholders expected to be covered. This could lead to an E&O claim as policyholders are disappointed in claims outcomes.