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Nipped in the Bud

In this fictive scenario, a thriving boutique owner’s dream goes up in flames when a hidden electrical hazard and an overlooked insurance gap combine to deliver a devastating financial loss.

Four Converging Threats Are Making Critical Infrastructure Increasingly Fragile

Q1 2026 Natural Catastrophe Losses Fall Well Below Average, Leaving Insurers in Strong Position

Global Commercial Insurance Rates Fall 5% as Property Declines Offset US Casualty Pressure

Rising Hail Risk Poses Growing Threat to Solar Farm Insurability

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Revving Up Motor City

A Detroit renaissance is raising optimism, but properly insuring properties is a challenge.

P&C Outlook for 2015

Experts point to competitive pricing, favorable financial results for insurers, and a negative outlook on reinsurance.

Drones Offer Risks, Underwriting Challenges

UAV risks include collisions with aircraft, invasion of privacy, aerial surveillance and data collection.

Congress Must Act in 2015

It’s crucial that Congress pass TRIA reauthorization and NARAB early in 2015. 

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Fear of Loss

Even without an Ebola policy, organizations might be covered for losses from the disease.

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Hot Targets: Upscale Urban Projects

The use of wood framing in mid-size residential construction raises concerns

Connected to Custom Coverage

The Internet of Things may lead to more personalized insurance coverage, benefiting both insurers and customers.

Caught Out

A typhoon exposes the inadequacies of a U.S. pharmacy company’s local insurance policies and hinders its move to Asia.

Open to Improvement

Frustration with property CAT models is leading to change.

Hope for America’s Malls?

Mall vacancies elevate property and general liability risks, but offer opportunities for revitalization.

The Fury of Anais

A major hurricane strikes the Eastern Seaboard, bankrupting a city’s hopes of recovery.

7 Dangerous Natural Catastrophe Risks

Dangerous weather events can wreak havoc on businesses. Presented by Travelers.

Crisis Management Coordination

By his actions both before and after Hurricane Sandy, Richard Pcihoda successfully mitigated the damaging storm’s impact.

Environmental Time Bomb

The increasing number of vacant properties creates a toxic brew of environmental risks.

Guaranteeing Performance

Surety carriers demand payment and performance bonds on public-private partnerships.

Frozen Gas, Hot Market

Liquid natural gas exports represent a huge market for insurers.