Legal professionals are assessing the insurance implications of trade-related disruptions. According to Pillsbury Law’s Jeff Kiburtz and Lisseth Ochoa-Chavarria, several lines of coverage may be affected, including political risk, directors and officers liability, builder’s risk, subcontractor default, and marine insurance. Although tariffs do not cause physical damage, the financial and operational fallout may lead to claims under these policies.
Not every broker wants to run toward hard-to-place risks. In a tough market, where even standard lines like auto liability require creativity and layered placements, the wholesale distribution market has experienced significant growth, driven by increasing demand for specialized insurance solutions. However, this rising demand has not simplified deal closures, particularly for new businesses. Source…
The transportation industry runs on reliability. The consequences can ripple far beyond a single shipment when cargo is lost, damaged, or delayed. Without proper coverage, businesses risk financial loss, reputational damage, and loss of key contracts, which can all be detrimental. This article will explore key insights from Jason McConkey, Director of Transportation Underwriting at…
“I think the challenge is how can you control that? Because you wouldn’t, as an insurance company, declare overnight that everybody is allowed to write software to change pricing models,” he said. As a result, the question for the market is how to make sure that this technology is pointing in the right direction, which…
For Hurricane Milton, insurers closed 81.7% of the 343,789 total claims filed across multiple lines, including personal and commercial property, auto, private flood, and business interruption, as of February 28. Of these, 35,043 claims remained open without payment, while 27,894 were still open with payment. Source link
The downstream energy sector saw limited major losses in 2024, encouraging insurers to reduce rates. However, potential losses in the first quarter of 2025 have already reached $1.5 billion, exceeding the prior year’s total, introducing potential volatility. Source link
Crop insurance growth in the US Palomar’s expansion into the crop segment follows growth trends and projections within the market. In 2024, farmers and ranchers invested over $6 billion to purchase approximately 2.4 million crop insurance policies, providing $159 billion in protection against weather and market losses. This coverage spanned over 543 million acres, representing…
