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Do Reinsurers Rule the Industry?
"If you're an insurer today, and you're really good at underwriting, you should evolve into being a reinsurer and jettison out other assets." The words of advice from InsurTech Co-Founder Marty Young ...
7 Emerging Risks to Watch: Climate Change, Pollutants, Cyber Threats
Even the most vigilant insurers and reinsurers scanning the risk landscape for potential future liability problems are likely to fall into landmines. What insurance risks or the immediate or near ...
The Latest Launches From Chubb and Utica National
Chubb introduced a new insurance product for the lower middle market segment. Utica National Insurance Group is partnering with two companies to provide crisis public relations services to its school ...
Broker Truist Acquires Constellation Affiliated Partners Wholesaler Platform With 7 MGAs
Broker Truist Insurance Holdings will acquire Constellation Affiliated Partners from RedBird Capital Partners. The transaction will add approximately $160 million of annual revenue to Truist ...
Mile Auto Raises $10.3M, Teams With Ford to Advance Auto Telematics Tech
Mile Auto, a telematics-driven auto insurance MGA, is armed with $10.3 million in new funding. The Atlanta-based InsurTech plans to partner with Ford Motor Company and expand efforts to target ...
Commercial Auto Tort Reform Bill Passes in Texas Senate
A bill that proponents say will help control abusive lawsuits against commercial motor vehicle operators following accidents has passed the Texas Senate. House Bill 19 would have a big impact on the ...
Self-Driving Car Legislation Held Up in Senate Over Liability Concerns
A debate over who to blame — or sue — when a self-driven car hits someone is holding up legislation the industry says it needs to advance. "If another driver hits you, it's clear who the driver ...
Italy Investigating Alleged Automobile Insurer Cartel
Italy's anti-trust watchdog said on Friday it had opened an investigation into an alleged cartel among insurance companies and insurance price comparison companies to limit competition for automobile ...