The rate adjustments will affect approximately 148,000 policyholders. The first increase will take effect on Sept. 1, with the second set to begin on Aug. 31, 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, insurers cannot request another rate increase until Sept. 1, 2027, the insurance department said.
Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer of the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado denied a motion filed by La’Tonya Ford, a former Jackson National employee and intervenor plaintiff, who had sought his recusal along with that of Magistrate Judge Timothy P. O’Hara. Ford, who is representing herself, claimed that both judges demonstrated partiality…
“The success of our business pack on SCTP [Steadfast Client Trading Platform] with six insurers, has paved the way for this exciting new offering, which has been well received by our broker network,” said Neil Cousins (main picture), CEO of Steadfast NZ. Source link
Origin, part of Beyond Risk since 2021, provides solutions for niche markets, including hospitality, hotels, and service stations. Led by President Neno Djordjevic, the company specializes in Workers’ Compensation, Property, and Transportation, working exclusively with carriers and reinsurers rated “A-” or better by A.M. Best. Source link
Regressive actions worsening the nat-cat protection gap While governments, companies, and individuals are taking action on the protection gap, risk management has been inconsistent, Mantero said. He cited high population growth rates in catastrophe-prone areas in the United States, such as Florida, where Hurricane Ian dealt significant inland flooding and damage to communities in 2022….
Clean energy and the net-zero transition The transition to renewable energy sources – such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal – is fundamental to achieving net-zero emissions. This shift involves transforming energy production, distribution, storage, and consumption patterns. Source link
More than 1,400 companies, representing $7 trillion in market value, have also signed on to Business for Nature’s Call to Action. Additionally, over 500 organizations are aligning with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), which provides a framework for assessing and reporting nature risks. Source link
