For example, if someone with a homeowners policy liability limit of $300,000 is found responsible for $1 million in damages due to an accident on their property, their homeowners’ policy might cover part of the damages, but the remaining $700,000 could fall on the policyholder unless umbrella coverage is in place. Mercury’s umbrella insurance helps…
Workers’ compensation specialist insurer MEMIC, based in Maine, has recognized three agencies in the Northeast for top service to policyholders. HUB International Northeast, with offices in New York City; Brown & Brown, in Dedham, Massachusetts; and USI Insurance Services in Uniondale, New York, were welcomed into MEMIC’s Champion Circle program, MEMIC said in a bulletin….
Mangione, who was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a nationwide manhunt, reportedly expressed hostility toward the health insurance sector in a “manifesto” found during his arrest. Among the manifesto’s entries, Mangione stated that “the target is insurance” because it “checks every box,” indicating a clear focus on the industry. Source link
The fragmented auto insurance customer experience is set for disruption, according to a new report by Deloitte. The report, “Reinventing the insurance customer experience for loyalty,” highlights how collaboration among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), insurers and captives can drive the future of auto insurance while attracting and retaining customers. OEMs and auto insurers share a…
“We’re committed to becoming the premier Ancillary General Agency partner in the market,” said Riva Dumeny, president of Amwins group benefits. “Nelligan’s deep expertise and strong market presence make them the perfect partner to help us achieve that vision. Together, we are expanding our product capabilities, strengthening our relationships, and enhancing our ability to support…
Liberty Mutual Insurance, based in Boston, appointed Dieter Korte as president, middle market, Global Risk Solutions North America (GRS NA), reporting to GRS NA President Marc Orloff. “These companies have the same exposures as larger organizations but often have fewer resources and tighter margins. We add value to mid-size companies – and the agents and…
“This acquisition is part of our strategic effort to scale high-growth broking businesses and expand our capabilities across the insurance value chain,” said Scott Burnett, head of corporate mergers and acquisitions for WTW’s risk and broking division. “GCC brings strong market penetration, especially in the trade credit space, and will significantly enhance our scale and…
Cyber risk analytics firm CyberCube in a report said the cyber insurance market continues to underserve small businesses although these businesses represent a significant share of the global economic output. “This protection gap presents both an opportunity and a responsibility for brokers and (re)insurers,” said William Altman, director of Cyber Threat Intelligence Services at CyberCube,…
From the Conversation with Tyler podcast with Sheilagh Ogilvie: [Ogilvie]: Historically, there was another reason, which was the medical guilds — the equivalent of the American Medical Association, only much, much worse, back in early modern Europe did not like the idea of this new thing, this new technology that they had…
The acquisition adds approximately $2 billion in enterprise value to The Standard’s group benefits division to expand its footprint in the voluntary benefits space, complementing its offerings in disability, life, dental, vision, and paid leave services. Source link