As $10 million jury awards rise, E&S carriers race to fill the liability gap

The reinsurance segment, comprising 34% of the company’s gross written premiums, reported a 43.7% increase in gross written premiums to US$70.0 million, from US$48.7 million a year earlier. Net premiums earned increased to US$24.9 million from US$16.8 million. Underwriting income rose to US$10.4 million, compared to US$6.8 million in the first quarter of 2024. The…

The case stems from a September 20, 2017 workplace accident, where You Tien Chen, a worker employed by subcontractor 177 TS Group, Inc., fell from a ladder while working at a construction site. The site was owned by Mayer Malbin, which was insured by Hartford Fire Insurance Company. TS Group, the subcontractor, held a policy…

The NY Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB) recently voted to file for a 13.2% decrease in overall workers’ compensation loss costs. These loss costs are what insurance companies use to develop the workers’ compensation (WC) rates that employers see on their policies. NYCIRB will file their request with the NYS Department of Financial Services by May…

The agreement with Hahn Insurance Agency is the latest in a series of partnerships Liberty has established to scale its platform. Earlier this year, Liberty secured an additional $100 million in funding, led by JPMorgan Chase. This financing aims to fuel mergers, acquisitions, and innovation within the company.  Source link

Proposal targets uninsured rates with capped pricing and PIP opt-out options Source link

CAA alleged that UTA engaged in a deliberate scheme to hire away its clients and employees. The lawsuit included claims such as inducing breach of contract, intentional interference with contractual and economic relationships, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, and conspiracy—each requiring proof of intentional wrongdoing. The Ninth Circuit held that these claims, by…