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[ad_1] Graham Jenks (pictured above) has taken over leadership of JH Blades, effective March 1, 2025. His new role includes oversight of JH Blades Energy, JH Blades Marine, Southern Marine and Energy Technical Underwriters. Jenks had served as president of Southern Marine for the past eight years and brings operational and industry experience to the…
Key insurance moves at AIG, CRC Group, Roots, Zurich North America and Hiscox
[ad_1] Brassard brings more than 30 years of experience in claims, underwriting, operations, and automation. She will lead efforts to promote AI adoption and intelligent automation across the insurance sector. Brassard previously held senior roles at WR Berkley, Berkley Mid-Atlantic, Colony Specialty, and The Main Street America Group. [ad_2] Source link
Insurance moves at Novatae Risk Group, Transamerica
[ad_1] Transamerica has named Jason Frain (pictured above, right) as its new head of retirement solutions, effective Aug. 25, 2025. In his new role, Frain will lead product strategy and development across the company’s retirement offerings, reporting to Jamie Ohl, president of Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments. [ad_2] Source link
Healthcare costs climb as pressure mounts on employers and insurers – report
[ad_1] Coverage costs and employer impact Group health coverage also remains a significant expense for employers. Data from the Kaiser Family Foundation puts the average annual cost for individual coverage at $8,435, and family coverage at $23,968. Spending growth by private insurers per enrollee is outpacing that of Medicare and Medicaid, with employers bearing a…
NAIC backs FIO shutdown | Insurance Business America
[ad_1] Notably, before the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) officially took off, a coalition of nine state insurance commissioners from Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia issued a joint letter to the agency urging the elimination of the FIO. [ad_2] Source link
Wildfire lawsuits miss the mark on California’s real insurance crisis, insurance brokers say
[ad_1] “There’s a disconnect in California with some well-meaning consumer groups who don’t understand that insurance companies can’t continuously lose money and stay in business,” Jones said. “Instead of forcing carriers to subsidize wildfire losses through litigation, we should be focusing on prevention and mitigation—on hardening homes, building defensible zones, and using ember-resistant vents. Government…