Travelers Insurance company sees catastrophe losses double

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The insurer’s size often means that it is viewed as a reflection of what the industry is experiencing. Travelers Insurance company has announced that its catastrophe losses have doubled in its most recent quarter, and the insurer experienced a loss as severe wind and hailstorms struck several regions and brought on an increase in claims. Claims have been rising because of the impact of climate change on natural disasters. The rising frequency of claims relating to extreme weather, such as wildfires, hurricanes, hail and high winds are causing disruptions throughout…

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Chubb and Travelers insurance companies win Louisiana bank DOJ settlement

A Louisiana bank will not be able to recover the $11.7 million DOJ settlement under its professional liability policies with Travelers Cos. Inc

The financial institution will not be able to recover the $11.7 million from the federal government. A Louisiana bank will not be able to recover the $11.7 million DOJ settlement under its professional liability policies with Travelers Cos. Inc. and Chubb Ltd. units. The reason is that the government was not the bank’s client, according to a ruling by the federal court of appeals last week. This most recent ruling upheld an earlier decision on the case from a lower court. IberiaBank Corp, a bank based in Lafayette, Louisiana, came…

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AIG underscores travel insurance shortfalls in current ecosystem

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The changing nature of the travel industry as a whole has caused coverage to fall short of what it should be. AIG recently released a report on the current travel insurance shortfalls as travelers leave their agents behind. The report was titled “Insuring Travellers in the Digital Age.” The current travel comparison trend is boosting convenience but is leaving travelers under-insured. The AIG report pointed out that the average traveler will visit 28 websites throughout the 53 day period before they book their trips. The internet is offering them tools…

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Travel insurance inquiries spike from Zika virus concerns

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Vacationers and business travelers, alike, are looking into coverage to give them peace of mind. According to a recent data release, calls regarding travel insurance have skyrocketed from airline travelers who are worried about the type of medical care they would receive if they were to be infected with the Zika virus while away from home, how much that care would cost, and whether or not it will provide them with the opportunity to cancel their plans if they are headed into an area where infections are known. People heading…

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Big data is becoming a priority for the insurance industry

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Executives come together to highlight the importance of big data Insurance technology executives from AIG, Chubb, Travelers, and several other insurance organizations recently came together during a seminar in Philadelphia to highlight the importance of big data in data management. Big data has become quite important within the insurance industry, with executives suggesting that there is no other industry that can benefit more from the use of big data. During the seminar, executives suggested that prioritizing big data may be able to help insurers better manage the risks associated with…

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