Tim Wagner, director of the Nebraska Insurance Department, will co-chair the panel that will examine how global warming will affect the availability and affordability of insurance and the financial he
I recently heard some first-hand observations of agents who were victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita last summer, and it gave me food for thought. Some agents experienced property damage and loss of data they hadn't anticipated, as 30-foot
In the insurance world, it almost goes without saying. Despite all our actuarial and analytical skills, things never quite go the way we might expect or would like to see. The forces of nature
Dick Munce, regional vice president for Montvale, N.J.-based wholesaler Jimcor Agencies, said rates along the New Jersey coast appear flat "at present," but could see increases as reinsurance
Over the past two hurricane seasons, Florida has weathered the impact of eight major storms that have caused billions of dollars in losses and left untold numbers of citizens coping with damaged
At press time, we received this special report from our sister publication which gives the latest update on the devastation in Florida and its impact on insureds and insurers alike. (See our related
Claims News Service, Dec. 20, 9:20 a.m. EST -- Windstorm-exposed coastal and inland properties need to become better prepared for storms and hurricanes, according to members of the Casualty Actuarial
Recent weather-related events in the United States have shown how unready we generally are for crisis situations. When a crisis does occur, people turn ...