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Bain Capital to buy 9.9% stake in Lincoln Financial for $825 million
“This transaction is about growth and opportunity,” said Ellen Cooper, chairman, president and CEO of Lincoln Financial Group, during a conference call. “Our partnership with Bain Capital will provide us a competitive advantage as we leverage their cross-platform asset management capabilities and deploy additional capital created through their investment to support enhanced profitable growth.” Source…
Eaton homeowners form group to fight insurance denials
Nicole Maccalla, an Altadena resident, was among the first to experience the frustration of navigating insurance claims. Her home suffered significant damage from embers, leaving it filled with soot, ash, and debris. Despite initially being told by USAA that contamination testing would be covered, Maccalla’s claim was later denied. Source link
Oregon court reverses $26 million insurance class action
The dispute began when Steven Bellshaw, an Oregon policyholder, filed a class action lawsuit against Farmers Insurance Company of Oregon. He alleged that the company’s notice, issued with his motor vehicle insurance policy in 2011, violated ORS 746.290(2)(b), which requires every policy to be accompanied by: Source link
Illinois lawmakers question fairness of insurance rates
Kevin Martin, executive director of the Illinois Insurance Association (IIA), said the office has previously introduced legislation aimed at banning the use of underwriting factors like credit scores and age, calling into question the agency’s objectivity. “Putting the wolf in charge of the hen house,” Martin said, referencing the potential conflict of interest. Source link
How strong is capacity in construction insurance?
WTW’s Jim Dunlap and Lockton’s Chase Johnson make up the first Construction Insurance Power Panel of 2025. In this discussion, they examine current capacity and appetite among carriers, contract scrutiny, CPL and offer their predictions for the market. Source link
Ardonagh Group launches new division
The launch comes as Ardonagh reported strong financial results for 2024. The company reported adjusted EBITDA of $683.4 million, up 31.2% from a year ago, while reported income rose 24% to $1.98 billion. The company also increased its workforce by nearly 1,700 employees and launched its first graduate scheme. Source link