Personal Lines
Chile Quake Caused $600M-$900M in Insured Losses: AIR Worldwide
The magnitude 8.3 earthquake that struck Chile's central coast on Sept. 16 caused between $600 million and $900 million in insured losses, AIR Worldwide said in an estimate of the destruction's ...
Most Drivers Bring Their Pets as Passengers Without Restraints, Risking Accidents
There's an auto liability issue at play that many may not think about. A large majority of drivers bring their pets as passengers and most avoid using restraints to keep them safe, risking accidents, ...
Californians, Beset by Wildfires, Pursue High-Risk Insurance Market
There are lots of reasons people live in California's Modjeska Canyon. Nestled against the mountains and abutting the Cleveland National Forest, the area has abundant wildlife and access to nature, ...
Customers Love Amica for Homeowners Insurance; Erie Reigns with Renters
Amica Mutual tops all other carriers in terms of homeowners insurance customer satisfaction for the second year in a row. Erie Insurance scored a similar number-one slot in terms of renter insurance, ...
Computer Models Failing to Predict Path of Wildfire Flames
Wildfires that have raged in California this summer haven't just overwhelmed firefighters. They've also stumped computer models designed to predict the intensity of flames and where they'll burn. ...
Competition Consumers Deserve: PCI Opinion
Consider the scenario: A family of three suffers an accident and needs to replace several parts on their car. It's an expensive ordeal. And in our current system drivers are forced to rely largely on ...
Insurers in Chile Should be Able to Handle Quake Claims: Fitch Ratings
Chile continues to assess the damage of an 8.3 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 10 people on Sept. 17 and led to the evacuation of over 1 million people around the coast, according to media ...
Executives On The Move At XL Catlin, Hiscox, BHSI and More
We have executive appointments and promotions to tell you about at XL Catlin, Hiscox, ACORD, Measure and Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance: *** XL Catlin has appointed its post-merger specialty ...