The case arose after a June 2021 hailstorm damaged 86 townhomes in the Players Club Villas community. The association, which held a commercial property policy with QBE, submitted a claim days after the storm. While QBE acknowledged coverage, it issued a payment of only $1,587.05, citing actual cash value calculations and applying a 5% per-building “Hail Deductible” as specified in the policy.
Lee said that, if enacted, the law would likely be the first of its kind in the US. However, similar proposals have been introduced in other states. In January, a bill was introduced in the California Senate that would grant policyholders and insurers the ability to file civil suits against fossil fuel companies. Source link
“Before the collapse, this carrier was willing to take on significant portions of coverage, sometimes assuming 40-60% of a placement on a quota-share basis,” he told Insurance Business. “However, after the incident, they have reassessed their approach. Now, they are cutting back their limits—where they once provided $250 million in coverage, they may now only…
As cyber threats escalate, cyber insurance is emerging as a critical safeguard for businesses, particularly small and midsize enterprises (SMBs) with limited cybersecurity resources. Coalition’s Cyber Threat Index 2025 underscored the growing role of insurance in mitigating financial and operational fallout from cyberattacks, highlighting ransomware as a leading driver of claims. Source link
The January wildfires destroyed or damaged thousands of homes and businesses across Los Angeles County, forcing evacuations and causing billions in losses. The Palisades Fire spread rapidly through hillside neighborhoods, while the Eaton Fire scorched dry terrain in Pasadena, fanned by strong winds. Officials estimate total damages at around $4 billion, with nearly half of…
Across the world, interest in wellness is increasing. Searches for wellness-related topics like “seasonal depression,” “meditation,” “yoga” and “oral health” have increased significantly year over year. What does this mean for employers? By shifting your employee benefits to put wellness in the center, you can increase employees’ tenure, reduce turnover and save on human capital…
