A newly introduced bill in Rhode Island could significantly change how insurers process claims in the state. Senate Bill S1015, introduced on May 2, 2025, proposes a sweeping update to the state’s Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act, redefining unfair conduct and creating stricter requirements for claims handling, vehicle repairs, and settlement transparency.
“We have delivered good growth, solid underwriting margins, and a strong balance sheet – a combination that continues to support excellent returns and more predictable outcomes. These are important indicators that our business is working – for customers, for shareholders, and for our people,” he said. Source link
The acquisition is one of several moves World has made as it looks to increase deal volume and expand geographically. In late 2024, the firm also acquired Archambault Insurance Associates, a third-generation family-owned agency serving clients in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Founded in 1928, Archambault provides personal, commercial, life and health, and surety insurance….
“The sale of Interboro formally completes our strategic transformation into a specialty insurer focused on underwriting commercial residential property insurance,” said Brad Martz, president and CEO of American Coastal. “All of our capital and human resources are now fully focused on our core business.” Source link
Pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance, totalled US$49 million, or 3.7 points on the combined ratio. Of that, US$32 million, or 2.4 points, was attributed to the California wildfires. The remaining losses were related to other weather-related events. After-tax, catastrophe and weather-related losses totalled US$38 million. Source link
“AFERM and DRI International, while different in scope, share that common goal and we look forward to working with both groups to advance risk management, keep businesses resilient, and to make the world a more sustainable and safer place,” he said. Source link
Zurich’s business updates for Q1 The Retail segment also reported a rise in gross written premiums of 11% in US dollars. Rate changes of 5% in the first quarter, coupled with pricing adjustments in motor and property lines, along with the integration of AIG’s global personal travel insurance and assistance business, supported the increase. Underwriting…
