Auto insurance premium increases slowed in 2024 in the US – report

Auto insurance premium increases slowed in 2024 in the US – report

Interest in embedded auto insurance—offered through auto dealers, manufacturers, or financing companies—was reported by 37% of respondents. This type of insurance attracted more attention from younger customers, particularly those in Generations Y and Z, with 47% expressing interest. Among those who cited service as their primary reason for shopping, 48% said they were interested in…

Mediobanca makes takeover bid for Banca Generali

Mediobanca makes takeover bid for Banca Generali

Mediobanca, based in Milan, holds a 13% stake in Generali, making it the insurer’s largest shareholder. The holding has been a point of contention between Mediobanca and other major investors in Generali, including the family of the late Leonardo Del Vecchio and businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone. Both investors also hold stakes in Mediobanca and have…

Fifth Circuit rules against Allied World in  million sprinkler system insurance dispute

Fifth Circuit rules against Allied World in $10 million sprinkler system insurance dispute

The Fifth Circuit found that under Louisiana law’s one-year prescription period for products liability claims, Allied’s lawsuit was time-barred. The court ruled that RISE Residential, acting as an agent for the developer Provident Group-Flagship Properties, LLC, had constructive knowledge of the root cause well before the July 23, 2020 deadline. That knowledge, the court said,…

Progressive Insurance to hire thousands of employees this year

Progressive Insurance to hire thousands of employees this year

Furthermore, the company’s customer care department is expanding with a range of call center positions, including Spanish bilingual representatives and licensed insurance agents. The in-house legal team is also hiring defense attorneys in Sherman Oaks, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Long Island, New York, and multiple cities in Florida and Texas. Other openings include positions for territory…

Leadership shakeup at Zurich, Old Republic International

Leadership shakeup at Zurich, Old Republic International

Craig R. Smiddy, president and CEO of Old Republic International, said that since joining BITCO in 2023, Lehman has contributed to growth, profitability, and operational efficiency, and that his leadership will help maintain continuity as the company continues to serve agents, brokers, and customers with specialized insurance solutions.  Source link

Alabama Legislature targets coastal commercial insurance stability with adoption of HJR220

Alabama Legislature targets coastal commercial insurance stability with adoption of HJR220

On April 24, 2025, the Alabama Legislature formally adopted House Joint Resolution 220 (HJR220), emphasizing the critical need to address the growing instability and affordability challenges in commercial property insurance along Alabama’s coastal regions. Initially introduced on April 8, 2025, the resolution acknowledges the significant economic impact of coastal areas, including over $10 billion annually…

State Farm must cover scooter crash under uninsured motorist policy

State Farm must cover scooter crash under uninsured motorist policy

The ruling, issued on April 23, 2025, stems from an incident in November 2022, when Michelle DiPego of Muncie, Indiana, was walking along a Baltimore city path and was struck from behind by a woman riding an electric scooter. Although the rider and a companion briefly stopped, they refused to identify themselves and left the…

From AI deepfakes to wire transfer fraud, cyber risks are growing for high-net-worth individuals

From AI deepfakes to wire transfer fraud, cyber risks are growing for high-net-worth individuals

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.  Source link

Universal Insurance maintains Florida pricing strategy amid new competitors

Universal Insurance maintains Florida pricing strategy amid new competitors

Since 2022, more than 10 new insurers have entered Florida’s homeowners insurance market, a trend driven by recent legislative changes aimed at reducing litigation and fraud. Among the new entrants is Mangrove Property Insurance, Tailrow Insurance, Mainsail Insurance and Orange Insurance Exchange. Source link

QBE North America launches new commercial property product

QBE North America launches new commercial property product

The Commercial Property product is available to a range of industries, including education, financial institutions, healthcare, hospitality, gaming, industrial, light manufacturing, mixed real estate, municipalities, offices, retail, technology, and wholesale and industrial operations. Source link

Private equity giant Bain Capital in talks for giant Acrisure deal

Private equity giant Bain Capital in talks for giant Acrisure deal

The prospective capital injection would be structured as preferred equity, sources said, with final terms yet to be agreed. The deal, if concluded, would allow BDT & MSD Partners— which previously led a $3 billion senior preferred stock investment in Acrisure in 2021— to partially redeem its existing position in the company. Source link

Bain Capital eyes up massive Acrisure deal

Bain Capital eyes up massive Acrisure deal

The prospective capital injection would be structured as preferred equity, sources said, with final terms yet to be agreed. The deal, if concluded, would allow BDT & MSD Partners— which previously led a US$3 billion senior preferred stock investment in Acrisure in 2021— to partially redeem its existing position in the company. Source link

Mediobanca launches takeover bid for Banca Generali

Mediobanca launches takeover bid for Banca Generali

Mediobanca, based in Milan, holds a 13% stake in Generali, making it the insurer’s largest shareholder. The holding has been a point of contention between Mediobanca and other major investors in Generali, including the family of the late Leonardo Del Vecchio and businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone. Both investors also hold stakes in Mediobanca and have…

Insurance Development Forum launches new webpage on risk modelling tools

Insurance Development Forum launches new webpage on risk modelling tools

The development of the tools was funded by IDF insurance industry members, including AIG, Aon, AXA, Convex Insurance, Guy Carpenter, Howden, RenaissanceRe, SCOR, and WTW. Several tools were developed in partnership with Oasis and Maximum Information. The launch reflects ongoing collaboration between public and private sector organisations, including re/insurers, modelling firms, development banks, and global…

Top Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies in California | 5-Star Workers’ Compensation Californi

Top Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies in California | 5-Star Workers’ Compensation Californi

Jump to winners | Jump to methodology Providing for Golden State employees The bar for Californian workplace safety is high and only getting higher. That’s in part due to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of the California Department of Industrial Relations (Cal/OSHA) proactively setting the tone, often exceeding federal OSHA requirements. This translates into…