The insurance industry is witnessing a wave of strategic appointments aimed at bolstering leadership teams and driving growth in specialized sectors. Recent high-profile appointments at Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) and the broker Miller highlight this trend. These moves are not
The recent lawsuit and settlement involving Texas property management companies—Castle Hills Master Association Inc., Bright Realty LLC, Bright Industries LLC, and Bright Executive Services LLC—have brought to light significant issues regarding disability discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment
Aon's Climate Risk Monitor has been significantly enhanced through a collaboration with flood expert, Fathom, aimed at offering clients improved flood risk assessment capabilities. Initially launched in March, the Climate Risk Monitor enables clients to visualize and analyze their exposure to
The newly-announced Elevate Florida program, introduced at the Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit, is a comprehensive state-federal initiative aimed at mitigating flood risks and reducing insurance costs for homeowners. This program is designed to provide grants and low-interest loans to
Insurance fraud isn’t just a growing issue—it’s an evolving one. In 2024, fraudsters are leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and exploiting systemic vulnerabilities in the insurance industry, costing companies billions annually. From synthetic identity scams to
The commercial insurance market in the United States has been experiencing a steady increase in rates, a trend that has persisted since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Willis Towers Watson's (WTW) Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS), the overall average price increase
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has proposed new regulations requiring large British life insurers to report their liquidity positions daily during market crises. This move comes in response to the information gaps identified during financial turmoil triggered by the global COVID-19
New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) recently proposed significant changes to commercial auto insurance requirements in response to the financial instability of American Transit Insurance Co. (ATIC), which insures around 60% of the city's 120,000 for-hire vehicles. ATIC reported over
Inigo Ltd., a British specialist insurance group, is presently examining an array of strategic options aimed at enhancing its value. The company's shareholders, including JC Flowers & Co. and Qatar Investment Authority, are collaborating with Evercore Inc. to explore various potential paths
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a prominent insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm, has recently announced the acquisition of two brokerages: Dawson & Keenan Insurance Ltd. in Canada and Hann Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd. in Australia. These strategic moves are set to
