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Farmers Now Eyeing California Favorably and Will Expand Its Coverage Options

Farmers Insurance said on Wednesday it will resume offering coverage for multiple lines of insurance in California to new customers. The lines include condominium, renters, umbrella, landlord, vacant and manufactured home. Many of the reopened coverage offerings had been temporarily …

Coming Soon to Florida: New State-Fed Program to Elevate Homes in Flood Zones

At the Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit last week, the state’s emergency management director announced a multi-million-dollar program that many homeowners, lawmakers and insurers have long hoped for: New grants and low-interest loans that will help elevate homes above …

Mississippi High Court Tells USAA to Pay up in Hurricane Katrina Bad-Faith Claim

When hurricanes hit coastal areas, property insurers often breathe a sigh of relief when much of the damage appears to be the result of storm surge and flooding – losses that aren’t covered by most homeowners’ policies. But after Hurricane …

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 …

Claims Satisfaction Leaders Reveal Secrets to Success

What is the secret to an insurance claims experience that satisfies customers? For years, J.D. Power has conducted surveys and curated lists recognizing insurers that succeed at providing satisfactory claims experiences. Carrier Management recently asked claims leaders at two of …

Swiss Re: Hurricanes, Severe Thunderstorms and Floods Put Insured Losses Over $100B Again

Insured losses from natural catastrophes are on track to exceed $135 billion in 2024, with at least two-thirds of this year’s insured losses attributable to the U.S., according to Swiss Re. It’s the fifth straight year natural catastrophe-driven insured losses …

Thousands of Homes Face ‘Triple Threat’ Risks, CoreLogic Says

Thousands of homes are facing a “triple threat” of year-round extreme risk from natural disasters, according to a new report. Across the U.S., CoreLogic reports there are 33,000 “triple-threat” single-family homes exposed to a combination of the following perils: hurricane …

After Tens of Billions in Insured Losses, Record-Breaking Hurricane Season Ends

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends Nov. 30 after 18 named storms including the earliest Category 5 storm on record, and possibly one of the costliest hurricanes to the insurance industry. Of the 18 named storms, 11 were hurricanes and …

AI Used for Good and Bad — Like Making Trickier Malware, Says Report

While the insurance industry is quickly adopting AI technologies to improve the speed and accuracy of routine functions, analyze data and assess risk, malicious actors use the same tech to disrupt business and profit from cyberattacks. Recognizing the potential exposure …

Disney Settles Suit Over Women’s Pay for $43 Million

Walt Disney agreed to pay $43.3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its female employees in California earned $150 million less than their male counterparts over an eight-year period, the plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a statement on Monday. As …

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