For the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported a net loss of $12.6 million, or $1.30 per share, compared to a net profit of $49.1 million, or $5.07 per share, in the same period of the prior year. The loss was attributed to lower insurance revenues, reduced net investment gains, and a legal reserve of $21.1 million related to ongoing class action lawsuits.
In the wake of a devastating EF2 tornado that hit Rome, New York, in July 2024, lawmakers are moving to strengthen disaster resilience with a sweeping legislative package. Senate Bill 7761, introduced by Sen. Joseph Griffo on May 5, 2025, outlines a three-part initiative aimed at delivering immediate aid and long-term climate mitigation tools for…
In this case, the City of Newburgh allowed several years to pass before requesting an award for the post-retirement period. As a result, Schulze received both § 207-a(2) payments and retroactive workers’ compensation for the same time, totaling about $106,000. But the court made clear that the city’s remedy was not through the workers’ compensation…
“This acquisition is part of our strategic effort to scale high-growth broking businesses and expand our capabilities across the insurance value chain,” said Scott Burnett, head of corporate mergers and acquisitions for WTW’s risk and broking division. “GCC brings strong market penetration, especially in the trade credit space, and will significantly enhance our scale and…
While higher tariffs might not translate directly to increased repair bills, Sampson pointed to indirect consequences such as supply chain disruptions, price swings and delays as potential drivers of cost volatility. “For insurers, that translates into greater uncertainty around claims severity, reinsurance pricing and asset planning,” he said. Source link
“Right now, there are three big, large account, commercial (underwriters). Gallagher is actually moving up in account size, pushing into Marsh, Aon, and WTW’s businesses, strategically… Gallagher is going larger, and the other big three are going smaller,” said Paul Newsome – managing director of Piper Sandler and vice president of The Association of Insurance…
Last year, State Farm filed for property/casualty rate increases of 30% to 55%, citing concerns about maintaining solvency. The proposed hikes include a 30% increase for non-tenant homeowners, 55% for condominium coverage, 41.6% for tenant policies, 53.6% for personal liability umbrellas, 38% for rental property damage, and 55% for business owner policies, according to the…
