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Property and casualty insurance rates increased by 5 percent last month

May 11, 2013May 25, 2013 G. Turner

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According to MarketScout data, the prices rose in April for policyholders of commercial products. According to a report from MarketScout, the rates for commercial property and casualty insurance rose by an average of 5 percent in April 2013, when compared to the rates that were being charged a year before. It was workers compensation and commercial property that saw the largest increases over a year. The commercial property and casualty insurance and workers compensation saw a combined average rate increase of 6 percent. Surety and employment liability coverage each increased…

Insurance industry isn’t ready for what climate change has in store

March 18, 2013March 16, 2013 G. Turner

The damaging severe weather is becoming more frequent and more expensive in the U.S. Last year in the United States, there were 11 extreme weather events that struck various parts of the country each leaving a minimum of $1 billion worth of damages behind, as well as thousands upon thousands of claims to the insurance industry. Superstorm Sandy, alone, left behind economic losses of $50 billion, not to mention the loss of human life. That storm also brought with it a cost tens of billions to the insurance industry, particularly…

Property and casualty insurance industry in the U.S. sees massive income increase

January 5, 2013April 30, 2013

The net income for this sector has doubled when compared to the same period the year before. A report on the property and casualty insurance industry has indicated that compared to 2011, when the first nine months brought in a net income of $12.3 billion, the first nine months of 2012 saw well over double that amount at $31.2 billion. Though this does not include Hurricane Sandy data, the report believes that will have “only a modest impact”. The report was created by A.M. Best, and was entitled “U.S. P/C…

Study shows North American property and casualty insurance rates continue to rise

April 13, 2012February 16, 2014 Nordstrom

A study performed by the global insurance broker, Willis Group Holdings, has reported that there have continued to be gradual increases to property and casualty insurance rates as a result of the many catastrophes that have already occurred this year. The broker’s 2012 Marketplace Realities report spring update was just released and it will provide guidance for thousands of consumers who are looking to buy or renew their coverage in North America. It will also be an important focus in Philadelphia for the Risk & Insurance Management Society’s Annual Conference…

Farmers to raise homeowners insurance rates in Louisiana

April 13, 2012May 28, 2012 S.Vagus

Farmers Insurance Exchange, a reciprocal insurance branch of the Farmers Insurance Group, is looking to raise homeowner’s insurance rates in Louisiana. The insurer has approached state regulators seeking approval for rate increases that would affect thousands of residents throughout the country. The Louisiana Department of Insurance is currently investigating the rate proposal. Regulators have not yet issued a preliminary report on whether the rate proposal seems excessive or not. The state is currently determining how the potential rate increase will affect consumers and the overall economy of Louisiana. The insurer…

J.D. Power and Associates study shows insurance consumer satisfaction is high after storms of 2011

April 3, 2012 Marc

A new report from J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information firm, shows that many consumers have been left happy in the wake of the veritable onslaught of natural disasters in 2011. The firm surveyed 4,200 homeowners insurance customers who had filed claims after these disasters. More than 80% of these consumers responded that they were satisfied with the service they were given and would likely renew their policies with their insurance provider. This comes as something of a surprise for the insurance industry as 2011 was the most…

Virginia officials encouraging residents to purchase earthquake insurance

April 2, 2012April 2, 2012 Marc

Virginia officials are urging residents to check their home insurance policies to ensure they have protection against earthquakes. The initiative comes as a new law takes effect, which will force insurance companies to disclose what their various policies do not offer coverage for. State officials are hoping that residents will be proactive in finding out what coverage they may lacking and take steps to rectify the problem before they fall victim to a devastating natural disaster. According to the State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance, many Virginia residents do not…