Wildfire lawsuits miss the mark on California’s real insurance crisis, insurance brokers say

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“There’s a disconnect in California with some well-meaning consumer groups who don’t understand that insurance companies can’t continuously lose money and stay in business,” Jones said. “Instead of forcing carriers to subsidize wildfire losses through litigation, we should be focusing on prevention and mitigation—on hardening homes, building defensible zones, and using ember-resistant vents. Government also … Read more

The future of underwriting: how technology is transforming commercial auto insurance

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From legacy processes to digital workflows Traditionally, underwriting commercial auto risk meant hours spent gathering driver records, vehicle histories, safety scores, and financial statements, often via fax or email. Applications could take days, even weeks, to process. In a market where customers demand instant quotes and rapid bind-to-issuance, legacy processes fall short.

Marsh sues Aon over mass exit of surety team amid poaching allegations

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Marsh also accuses Aon, McDonough, and other former employees of using confidential information to solicit clients. The complaint notes that the day after the mass resignation, a long-standing Marsh client informed the company it would move its business to Aon, naming McDonough as its primary contact. Additional clients have reportedly followed.

USAA highlights 1 million new members and net worth rise

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In 2024, USAA returned $2.2 billion to members through distributions, dividends, and banking rebates and rewards. The company also paid $4.3 billion in catastrophe-related claims. It also reported process improvements, including a reduction in average catastrophe claims processing time from 14 days to seven days, using advanced technology.

California approves bill to launch climate insurance innovation program

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The legislation seeks to respond to growing concerns over the affordability and availability of insurance for natural disasters, such as wildfires and floods. According to the bill, fire insurance is becoming more costly and difficult to obtain in California, while flood coverage remains uncommon and insurance for extreme-heat events is rare.

SafeLease sues Storable over software access and wins temporary injunction in Texas Business Court

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A new court, a new ruling Undeterred, SafeLease moved the case to the newly formed Texas Business Court, which was established to hear complex commercial cases. There, it found a more sympathetic forum. On January 21, 2025, the court issued a temporary injunction ordering Storable to restore SafeLease’s access – at least for clients active … Read more

FERMA CEO on the changing landscape of risk management

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She also argues that with such risk, there must be a collaborative approach: “Today’s interconnected risk landscape, the rapid escalation of emerging threats, and their potential for global impact demand a more proactive, integrated approach. This calls for cross-functional collaboration, with risk managers leading efforts to break down organisational silos and adopt a holistic, enterprise-wide … Read more

MAPFRE highlights strategic plan progress with first-quarter gains

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The IBERIA region posted a net result of €121 million, up 65.6% year-on-year, with a combined ratio of 95.6%. The company cited performance in the auto segment as a major factor in this regional outcome. In North America, MAPFRE reported a profit of €30 million, up 94.3%, continuing the region’s recent trend of improved financial … Read more