Personal Lines
European Insurers Are Having a Tough Time
European insurers are having a rough time. Already carrying the burden of low yields eroding their investment income, disappointing earnings as well as some companies' exposure to Asia are making ...
Hurricane Dorian Gains Strength as Florida Braces for Impact
Hurricane Dorian is expected to suck powerful fuel from the warm waters off the Florida coast, swelling into a dangerous Category 4 storm in the coming days before it slams into the state early next ...
Auto Tech Annoys Drivers; Some Turn ADAS Features Off
Alerts from new driver assist systems can be so annoying that some motorists are turning the features off, according to a new survey. The 2019 J.D. Power Tech Experience Index study also found that ...
Tesla Hit With Insurer Lawsuits Over Solar Panel Fires
One evening last year, David Burek noticed charred wood and a burning smell in his attic, near his young sons' bedroom. He climbed a ladder and saw a melted connector wire from the solar panels ...
Flying Cars Have Small Niche Role in Sustainable Mobility: Research
In the 1960s animated sitcom The Jetsons, George Jetson commutes to work in his family-size flying car, which miraculously transforms into a briefcase at the end of the trip. A new study of the ...
Carriers Experienced Costliest Two-Year Period Ever for Cat Losses: Aon
Global insured losses stemming from major wildfires, tropical cyclones and severe thunderstorms reached $90 billion in 2018, close to 50 percent higher than the annual average between 2000 and 2017, ...
Homeowners Insurance Startup, Underwriting Platform Form Separate Partnership Arrangements
Home insurance startup Swyfft is partnering with a subscription app designed to help homeowners catch and address issues before they become costly repairs. DataCubes is joining forces with a ...
Tesla Begins Offering Auto Insurance to Its California Customers
Tesla Inc. began offering auto insurance to its vehicle owners in California, touting rates as much as 30% lower without offering much detail. The electric-car maker is offering online quotes through ...