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P/C Industry Nets $34.9B Underwriting Gain as Cat Losses Ease in 2025

AM Best reports a sharp recovery in P/C insurer profitability for 2025, helped by lower catastrophe losses and improved reserve development.
December 29 Auto Catastrophe Insurance Industry Liability Property

California Wildfires, Premium Hikes, and the New Economics of Homeowners Insurance

Catastrophe losses, inflation, and construction costs are squeezing insurers and driving up homeowner premiums—putting more pressure on claims professionals.
December 29 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management

Cyber, Casualty, and Climate Shape 2026 Reinsurance Dynamics

Reinsurance capacity surged in 2025 amid historic low catastrophe losses, driving down rates and changing the risk-sharing landscape. Adjusters can expect shifts in how insurers deploy capital, respond to claims, and design coverages—especially in casualty, cyber, and catastrophe-exposed regions.
December 29 Catastrophe Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability

Wild Pigs Cost Mississippi Farmers Millions Annually Despite State Trapping Efforts

Feral hogs cause massive crop losses and property damage, prompting state-supported trapping and control programs. For claims professionals, the risks tied to agricultural policies are escalating.
December 29 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Underwriting Mississippi

Top Holiday Risks Driving Property and Auto Insurance Claims

Frozen pipes, kitchen fires, icy walkways, and parking lot crashes make winter the busiest season for property and auto insurance claims. Here’s how adjusters can prepare.
December 22 Auto Catastrophe Fraud Insurance Industry Liability Alaska Maine Minnesota

How Elastic Staffing Helps Insurers Handle Claim Surges and CAT Events

Carriers are rethinking claims and underwriting operations to meet volatile demand and rising costs. Elastic Staffing blends core leadership with vendor and tech support to create scalable, efficient teams.
December 22 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology Underwriting

Wildfires and Hailstorms Drive $100B in Insured Losses Again in 2025

The 2025 Los Angeles wildfire was the costliest ever, but quieter, relentless storms caused even more damage nationwide. The result is soaring insurance costs and shrinking coverage options.
December 22 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Underwriting California Florida Texas

Insurance Protection Gap Grows as Premiums Climb and Weather Risks Rise

Extreme weather is driving up insured losses and exposing coverage gaps across Canada. Low-income and marginalized populations face higher risks, slower recovery, and increasing insurance costs.
December 22 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management

Should Insurance Adjusters Hug Policyholders After Major Losses?

A candid Reddit discussion in the adjusters subreddit reveals how claims professionals balance empathy, boundaries, and risk when emotions run high after major losses.
December 18 Catastrophe Education & Training Insurance Industry Liability Property

NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Premium Hikes Linked To Sharp Drop In Flood Insurance Policies

New research estimates premium changes under NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 reduced new policy counts and trimmed renewals, with the largest pullback in lower-income ZIP codes. For claims teams, the findings point to a wider protection gap and tougher recovery outcomes after flood losses.
December 18 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management

2026 Claims Outlook Shows Regulatory Expansion Driving Cyber Claims Complexity and Expenses

As cyber and AI regulation expands, insurers and panel providers face increased claim costs and demand for specialized expertise next year.
December 18 Catastrophe Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability

Most US Homes at Risk of Underinsurance Despite High Policyholder Confidence

A new survey finds most homeowners believe they’re fully covered for disasters like floods and wildfires, but industry data shows many lack essential protections.
December 12 Catastrophe Education & Training Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Arizona California Florida Louisiana Nevada

Fitch Forecasts 2026 P/C Insurance Results to Mirror 2024

Slower premium growth, stabilized catastrophe trends, and softening property rates are expected to shape a return to 2024-level underwriting performance in 2026.
December 12 Auto Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property

Record Flooding in Washington Forces Over 100,000 to Evacuate

Days of relentless rain pushed Skagit and Snohomish Rivers beyond 1990 records, overwhelming infrastructure and triggering widespread evacuations.
December 12 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management

State Farm Under Investigation Over $5B in California Wildfire Claims

California regulators and LA County are investigating delays, denials, and AI use in State Farm’s wildfire claims process after $5 billion in payouts.
December 11 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Technology California
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