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New York bill aims to streamline provider authorizations in workers’ comp
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Francis Johnson on overcoming challenges in the E&S Market
Johnson also provided an in-depth look at the growth of the E&S market, with premiums reaching an impressive $39.5 billion in mid-2024. He pointed out the key drivers behind this growth, such as the increasing frequency of natural catastrophes. “Excess and surplus lines can be nimble and move fast,” he explained. “That allows us to…