Years of supply chain shocks, regulatory shifts, and rising brand risks led many to believe that recall insurance – especially for small and midsize manufacturers – was poised for a breakout. But Robert Balogh (pictured), executive vice president at Amwins, said the wave still hasn’t hit. “It really hasn’t yet,” he said. “That’s not to say it won’t, but it’s still early, I think, is the reality.”
The appointments come amid broader leadership changes at Hamilton. In February, the company named Mike Thorp as head of space and Chris Golder as head of treaty. Thorp, who joined Hamilton in 2015, was instrumental in launching its space underwriting business. Golder, who came on board in 2023, has 16 years of experience in the…
Hippo’s response to wildfire threats Hippo said that it has been expanding partnerships with housing developers to provide homeowners’ insurance, particularly in states like California, where McCathron said it serves as the company’s primary source of new business. The insurer currently has access to about 120,000 new dwellings nationwide, with continued quarterly growth. Source link
The owner of the business, German Portillo, expressed shock and disbelief in an interview with local media. A longtime Lake Wales resident and active community member, Portillo has led the Univista Insurance franchise for nearly eight years. He is also a pastor at Iglesia Bautista Nuevo Amanecer and operates a separate small business in satellite communications….
The second division, Programs and Solutions, will cover a range of business lines, including personal lines, Bermuda operations, surety, workers’ compensation, small commercial packages, program and alliance offerings, and Insurtech. Alex Martin, formerly president of Markel Specialty, will lead the division. Martin has been with the company for 19 years and has held positions across…
Despite an 18% decline, the District of Columbia had the highest vehicle theft rate in the country, with 842.4 thefts per 100,000 residents, more than three times the national average of 250.2 per 100,000. Other states with high theft rates included California at 463.2 per 100,000 residents, New Mexico at 458.2, Colorado at 430.0, and…
