Generali elects new 13-member board

Forget legacy systems – Timothy Horton is betting on a new method to transform underwriting from the ground up Source link

Keenan joined National Interstate Insurance Company, part of Great American Insurance Group, in 2006. He initially led Hudson Management Group, the company’s subsidiary based in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Over the years, he has held several leadership roles, most recently serving as national business development officer for National Interstate.  Source link

Active acquisition drivers Among the most active buyers over the past four quarters, BroadStreet Partners led with 81 transactions, exceeding its five-year average of 58. Hub International followed with 61 deals, slightly below its five-year average of 65, while Inszone Insurance Services recorded 44 deals, above its average of 32. Source link

In 2024, the market is estimated to reach $42.8 billion in value, supported by greater awareness of liability risks and growing demand for tailored coverage across industries. Real estate professionals, in particular, have faced higher claim frequency in areas such as transaction disputes, data breaches, and duty-of-care allegations. Source link

Claims severity has risen, especially with high-profile systemic events and persistent privacy litigation. At the same time, Schnur said, underwriting practices have become more refined, and clients, particularly those in the mid-market and enterprise tiers, are significantly more cyber-savvy than they were five years ago. Source link

In today’s turbulent economy, few industries feel the impact of inflation as acutely as the construction sector. Inflation has caused unprecedented material costs, casting a shadow of uncertainty over construction projects, large and small. Alongside material challenges, companies can expect other consequences of the construction inflation rate, such as project delays and increased operational costs….