New American launches insurance marketplace
The new affiliate, NAF Insurance Services, is teaming up with The Baldwin Group to offer a range of coverage from more than 50 carriers nationwide.
Hurricane Katrina haunts catastrophe modelers
The models at the time overestimated the strength of the levees. They also underestimated the exposure of commercial properties.
While LA burned, rules to protect homes from wildfires were on hold
More than six months after the LA catastrophe, officials have yet to complete regulations as wildfires burn across the state this week
Nigeria insurance stocks gain most in almost 20 years on new law
A gauge for the sector on the Lagos-based Nigerian Exchange has risen 41% this week, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
New CEO leading Allianz Trade Americas AI plans
Sarah Murrow, who became CEO of the trade credit insurer’s U.S., Canada and Brazil unit on July 1, told Digital Insurance about its unique data and the advantages that it gives its clients.
Homeowners paying more for less insurance
More powerful storms and pricier building costs are behind the increases in premiums, said the report’s authors.
Distrust is a barrier to insurance adoption
Insurance companies must rebuild transparency with the people and businesses they serve.
VSaaS insurtech can solve SME coverage gaps
Standard commercial insurance can be inflexible and fail to meet the needs of smaller businesses, but software as a service tailored to insurance better serves their needs.
Ascot’s head of loss: Weather forecasting, hurricane season
David Larson, U.S. head of loss control & risk management services at Ascot Group, on how tech can impact weather forecasting and natural disaster preparedness.
Trucking industry is ready for telematics
Telematics data can empower commercial companies to operate more efficiently and safely.