Author: Marc

Will Illinois auto insurance be more affordable with driving habit-based rates?

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Auto Insurance - Illinois Sign on Road

A bill introduced in the state would require insurers to use a driving record to calculate premiums. A bill newly introduced in Illinois would change the way auto insurance companies calculate rates if it is passed in the state.  It would require insurers to use a policyholder’s individual driving records for their premiums calculations instead of looking to socioeconomic factors. House Bill 4611 aims to reduce what it calls discrimination House Bill 4611 was written to ban auto insurance companies from calculating an individual’s rate using criteria that the bill…

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A Curious Case of British Columbia’s Ban Amidst US Automation Optimism

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Autonomous Car - BC Ban

While the United States gears up for a driverless future, with expectations set to see fully automated cars by 2025 and beyond, British Columbia takes a surprising detour. The province has instituted a new regulation, effectively banning the use of autonomous vehicles on its roads, raising eyebrows and prompting discussions over safety concerns and the future of the insurance industry. Autonomous Cars – A Green Light in the US, A Red One in BC The cutting-edge narrative of autonomous vehicles—heralded by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as…

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Lemonade homeowners insurance now available to French property owners

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Homeowners Insurance - French Flag

The artificial intelligence-powered coverage is now being sold in France through an expanded partnership. The headline making home insurance company Lemonade, which is a digital coverage provider powered by artificial intelligence and social impact, recently announced that it has expanded its partnership with BNP Paribas Cardif and this has allowed them to start selling in France. French property owners can now purchase Lemonade policies Millions of property owners across France are now able to purchase extensive home insurance policies through Lemonade, a company known for a seamless digital experience from…

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State Farm issues thousands of California home insurance non-renewals

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California home insurance - Non-Renewals

The insurer is also withdrawing from the sale of commercial apartment policies in the state State Farm recently announced that it will be issuing around 30,000 non-renewal notices California home insurance and rental homeowners policies. The purpose of the decision is to ensure business sustainability in that market According to State Farm, the decision to issue the non-renewal notices within the California home insurance market is to “ensure its long-term sustainability” there.  It called the choice “difficult but necessary”. The non-renewals will impact around 30,000 homeowners, rental homeowners, and other…

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Lloyd’s of London Braces for Historic Loss After Baltimore Bridge Disaster

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Francis Scott Key Bridge Crash 2024

The insurance industry, led by Lloyd’s of London, faces a potential record-breaking payout in the wake of the catastrophic Baltimore bridge collapse—a sobering reminder of the immense risks inherent in marine transport and infrastructure. A Behemoth of Insurance History for Lloyd’s of London Lloyd’s of London has long stood as an enduring icon in the insurance realm, demonstrating resilience amidst colossal claims. Among the most notable was the payout following the sinking of the Titanic, a testament to the enormity of marine risks that insurers like Lloyd’s contend with. The…

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