INSURANCE NEWS
People Moves: Sponic Succeeds Jacobsen at Donegal Personal Lines; Mullan Heads Human Resources for Risk Strategies; Edmonds Becomes Coaction’s Chief Actuary
Donegal Names Sponic to Lead Personal Lines David W. Sponic has been named senior vice president of personal lines by Donegal Insurance Group. Sponic succeeds Jeff Jacobsen, who the company said will transition into an advisory role leading up to …
Over 20 New E&S Entrants Reshaping Marketplace: RPS
Wholesale broker Risk Placement Services (RPS) said more than 20 new insurance companies and managing general agents have entered the excess & surplus marketplace over the last couple of years – and they may be more aggressive than incumbent insurers. …
Texas-Based Injury Insurance Startup Spot Raises $33 Million
Spot, an Austin, Texas-based tech startup offering on-demand injury insurance, announced it has raised $33 million in funding, including $25 million in equity and $8 million in debt. The round was led by Ensemble VC, with participation from Sozo Ventures …
Report: California Workers’ Comp Insurer Losses Were up in 2021
Total insurer combined losses and expenses incurred in 2021 were $13.1 billion, or 96% of calendar year premium, compared with $12 billion in 2020, according to a report released today. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s report released …
Hill Group Acquires Indiana’s Howe-LaGrange and Reick Agencies
The Hilb Group announced that it has acquired Indiana-based Howe-LaGrange Insurance Agency and Reick Insurance Agency, expanding the company’s growing presence throughout Indiana and the Midwest. Based in LaGrange, Indiana, Howe-LaGrange and Reick Agencies have served the area for nearly …
Getting the Measure of Inflation for the (Re)insurance Industry
This content was recently published in the Blogs section of RMS’ website. It is republished here with permission. Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflationary trends have captured news headlines around the world. Starting with the pandemic, by …
FBI Opens Widening Investigation of Clergy Sex Abuse in New Orleans
The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans going back decades, a rare federal foray into such cases looking specifically at whether priests took children across state lines to molest …
Northern California Wildfire Threatens 500 Buildings
A wildfire that erupted in Northern California forced evacuations as it threatened about 500 homes and other buildings, authorities said. The Rices Fire erupted at around 2 p.m. near the Yuba River in Nevada County and had spread to more …
Markets/Coverages: Aon Incorporates Climate Science Into European Flood Models
Insurance broker Aon has incorporate the latest climate science into its Impact Forecasting’s European flood models to help enable insurers to access more accurate loss estimates to help make better decisions for underwriting, reinsurance and regulatory requirements. The models are …
China Digital Campaign Used Social Media to Target Mining Firms: Report
A pro-China propaganda campaign used fake social media accounts to try to stir up opposition, including protests, against mining firms that challenge China’s business interests, U.S.-based cyber-security firm Mandiant said on Tuesday. While politically motivated disinformation campaigns on social media …
ReSource Pro Acquires Commercial Lines Technology Platform towerIQ
Insurance business services firm ReSource Pro reports it has completed its acquisition of towerIQ, a property/casualty insurance focused technology platform designed to streamline workflows and capture market data. ReSource Pro said the addition of the insurtech will allow its clients …
New York Moves to Bolster Concealed-Carry Gun Laws
New York’s getting ready to go around a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision by making schools and subways no-gun zones and by making it more difficult to obtain a permit to carry a firearm. Across the country, Democrats in California …