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Steadfast Group, Australasia’s largest brokerage network, with a presence in the US, has expanded its client trading platform in New Zealand to include personal lines. A media release today said Ando Insurance Group (Ando) is the first insurer partner and is offering home, contents and car insurance. Source link
New York proposes major disaster relief and insurance reform package
In the wake of a devastating EF2 tornado that hit Rome, New York, in July 2024, lawmakers are moving to strengthen disaster resilience with a sweeping legislative package. Senate Bill 7761, introduced by Sen. Joseph Griffo on May 5, 2025, outlines a three-part initiative aimed at delivering immediate aid and long-term climate mitigation tools for…
Allstate navigates wildfire losses in Q1 as auto growth continues
Allstate’s other segments in Q1 Meanwhile, Allstate’s property-liability segment reported earned premiums of $14 billion in Q1 2025, an 8.7% increase year over year. Premiums written rose 8.5% over the same period. The combined ratio for the segment was 97.4, which was 4.4 points higher than the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to increased…
Supplies to Have on Hand for a Power Outage
Power outages can be extremely inconvenient and at times scary. Keeping on top of a simple stockpile can help make all the difference when an emergency strikes. In most cases, a blackout can be temporary. When storms hit, they can knock out the power for a few hours or even a few days. Having supplies…
Insurers can still seek contribution after payment despite co-insurer’s settlement
In a decision issued April 10, 2025, the Oregon Supreme Court affirmed that Continental Casualty Company retains the right to seek contribution from another insurer for environmental cleanup defense costs it paid, even after the co-insurer entered into a settlement with the insured. The court’s ruling in Continental Casualty Co. v. Argonaut Insurance Co., 373…
APCIA eyes legal reform to cut insurance costs
Testifying before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Robert Gordon, senior vice president of policy, research, and international at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), outlined how legal system abuse and excessive litigation have added financial pressure to the insurance sector. Source link