Articles by Don Jergler

Sentry Transformation Saves ‘Tens of Thousands of Hours’ with AI in Claims

It would be hard to find a better testimonial to the power of artificial intelligence than what you’ll get when you speak to people overseeing an AI and technology transformation at Sentry Insurance. The Stevens Point, Wisconsin-based mutual carrier insures …

Insurer Payouts at $4 Billion and Counting So Far for LA Wildfires

Preliminary data show insurance companies have so far paid out more than $4 billion for losses from the biggest two of the Los Angeles-area wildfires that swept through the region and destroyed tens of thousands of homes earlier this month. …

LA Wildfires by The Numbers: Insured Losses, Total Losses, Ratings, Rates

The impact of the historic Los Angeles-area wildfires is being broadly examined and continually refined, with updates almost daily on insured losses, total economic losses and damages, credit ratings—and lately worrying outlooks for the effect of the fires on insurance …

The Most Important LA Wildfire Stories to Know About

As firefighters gain more control over what have become the most destructive wildfires in U.S. history in a matter of days, the scale of the destruction and losses is becoming clearer. Despite the cacophony of a world stage that includes …

California Wildfires Will Likely Lead to Large Economic and Insured Losses

Active wind-driven wildfires in Southern California that are estimated to have burned more than 1,000 properties and prompted evacuation orders for more than 80,000 residents will likely lead to what industry watchers say will be sizable insured losses. With the …

Atlantic Storms Dominated 2024 Claims Journal News—Naturally

It was all about the storms this year. They were the big news surrounding the insurance industry, with several named storms hitting in a severe and costly Atlantic hurricane season, and a few massive natural catastrophes abroad driving up losses …

The Rising Insurance Costs of Electric Vehicles: A Specialized Challenge

Electric vehicles are quickly becoming a mainstay in the automotive industry. However, as their adoption grows, so too does the scrutiny around the cost of insuring them. While EVs bring advantages in environmental impact and efficiency, they present unique challenges …

NHC: Rafael is West of Florida Keys and Weakened as it Heads to Southern Gulf

Hurricane Rafael, which struck Cuba with heavy rainfall and flooding as well as gusts and rain in the Florida Keys on Wednesday, is now just over 200 miles to the West of Keys, according to the National Hurricane Center. The …

Slithery Snakes, Gravesites and Other Spooky Claims Tales

A slip and fall into an open grave, melted Lamborghinis, imploding wine vats, snakes on an ambulance—a claims department can be a scary place to be sometimes. With a tip of the hat to Farmers’ Hall of Claims, Claims Journal …

CoreLogic: Insured Wind and Flood Losses from Milton $17B to $28B, Property Restoration Difficult

Estimates released on Wednesday from CoreLogic show that insured wind and flood losses from Hurricane Milton are expected to be between $17 billion and $28 billion. CoreLogic’s estimate comes as Moody’s RMS Event response updated its estimate, which shows total …