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California’s largest property insurer, State Farm General, has warned that it will not resume writing new policies in the state, even if regulators approve its proposed 22% rate increase. The statement, delivered in a letter to Ricardo Lara, the state’s insurance commissioner, underscores the growing crisis in California’s homeowners insurance market as insurers retreat in…
Insurance moves at WTW, BHSI, Hub and Zurich North America
Spinelli will oversee claims within Willis’ Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions (AAIS) division, managing claims for representations and warranties, tax, and contingent risks. He brings 15 years of experience in insurance and litigation, including prior roles at VALE Insurance Partners and Liberty Global Transaction Solutions, as well as a background in underwriting and commercial litigation. Spinelli…
Insurance Information Institute launches campaign in Louisiana on legal system abuse
According to a report from Triple-I, Louisiana ranks among the least affordable states for both home and auto insurance, despite reforms introduced in 2024. “Louisiana, with the leadership of its insurance commissioner, Tim Temple, is on a potential path to stabilizing its insurance market,” said Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan. “We’ve seen in other states, like…
Rewriting the risk map | Insurance Business America
A key part of the underwriting process—and a major factor in determining property eligibility and pricing—is a community’s ISO Public Protection Class (PPC). The PPC program, developed by ISO, evaluates a community’s fire protection capabilities, including emergency communications, fire department readiness, water supply, and community risk reduction efforts. Source link
AXA Partners launches new travel insurance products for Schengen visa
“Leveraging our European expertise, we are excited to provide US residents travel protection should they be applying for a Schengen visa or embarking on their summer getaway,” said Blessy George, head of North America, AXA Partners. “AXA Partners US is able to offer our customers essential coverage at a reasonable price.” Source link
North American insurance industries brace for tariff shock
“The new tariffs announced this week, which will impact imported vehicles and auto parts, are expected to inflate the cost of new cars, repairs and used car values due to tight profit margins for manufacturers and the interconnected global supply chain,” Friedlander said. “This could generate higher premiums for home insurance and business insurance, in…