Insurance

“Confluence of events” drives net loss for Swiss Re

Swiss Re has reported a net loss of US$285 million for the first nine months of 2022, compared to a...

MGA and PA valuations – are there “cracks in the foundation”?

Managing general agents (MGA) and program administrator (PA) valuations may be up on 2020, but there could be “cracks in...

LexisNexis on closing America’s life insurance gap

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more people in the US have become keenly aware of the need to protect their loved...

Using historic CGL policies to defend PFAS claims

Liability insurance claims involving PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are expected to increase over the next few years as regulators...

Do electric vehicles cost more to insure than gasoline-powered cars?

After soaring to a record-high $5 per gallon last June, gas prices have since begun to drop, falling by an...

The difference in perspective

While insurance broking and risk management are related, working in the two fields requires a different way of looking at...

Climate gets personal – activists protest at Chubb CEO’s home

Around 50 activists took to the streets outside Chubb CEO Evan Greenberg’s New York home on Thursday morning to protest...

Superstorm Sandy 10 years on: Boosting storm resilience

It is 10 years since Superstorm Sandy smashed through the Caribbean before devastating the US East Coast. Described by some...

California’s ambitious electric vehicle plan – how will it impact the energy market?

California is driving an ambitious transition to electric vehicles (EVs). In August 2022, the state announced it would ban the...

EPIC Insurance Brokers solidifies Northern California presence

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has acquired the Lafayette, CA-based SLCO LLC, expanding the former’s presence in Northern California while...

Woodruff Sawyer taps expert for private equity group

Woodruff Sawyer, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance brokerages, has announced the appointment of Todd Dorsey (pictured above) as...

Brightway Insurance names chief revenue officer

Brightway Insurance has announced the appointment of Rick Fox to the newly created role of chief revenue officer. In this...