Gia Snape of Insurance Business sat down with Kareen Boyadjian (pictured), vice president of personal and healthcare cyber underwriting, to discuss emerging cyber risks for high-net-worth individuals and families, including social engineering, wire transfer, and artificial intelligence-driven threats, and how the cyber insurance market can evolve to address gaps in coverage.
The case began after Hurricane Irma struck in 2017, damaging multiple buildings at the Golf Villas II condominium complex, managed by the Condominium Association of Golf Villas II, Inc. The association submitted a property damage claim to its insurer, American Capital Assurance Corporation. But before the claim could be fully resolved, American Capital became insolvent…
In the core commercial segment, operating income before taxes was $26.8 million, down from $71.5 million a year earlier. The segment’s combined ratio increased to 103.4% from 93.9% in Q1 2024. Catastrophe losses totaled $46 million, or 8.5 points of the combined ratio, up from $20.7 million, or 3.9 points, in the prior-year quarter. Source…
In the US, operating DPW declined 3%, mainly due to the non-renewal of a large account. The region’s combined ratio improved slightly to 86.8%, helped by rate momentum across most lines. In the UK and Ireland, operating DPW fell 4% as portfolio remediation efforts continued. The combined ratio in that segment rose to 97.6%, influenced…
The maps evaluate hazard rather than risk, according to the fire marshal, using a method similar to flood zone mapping. They estimate the likelihood of wildfire based on factors such as topography, vegetation, wind patterns, ember production and movement, climate conditions, and fire history, without predicting specific outcomes. Source link
Jeffrey Jarboe, who previously led the healthcare practice, expressed confidence in the transition, describing Fox as a natural choice for the role. “Dennis is a great fit to lead our healthcare practice. His deep expertise, extensive experience, and thoughtful approach align well with the next phase of growth for the group and our clients’ evolving…
“We have deep respect for MSI developed over years of collaborating with them through the company’s reinsurance operations,” said Rob Berkley, president and CEO of W.R. Berkley. “Their significant investment is a validation of our company’s performance and growth trajectory, and we welcome the opportunity to leverage their international presence to create sustainable stockholder value.”…
