Cyber Risk Outlook 2021: How Evolving Trends Will Impact the Year Ahead

City Manager Norman McNickle reported Wednesday that city crews have removed 1,780 tons— more than 3.5 million pounds— since they started hauling the debris piled along city streets in mid-November. The City of Stillwater provided a dump site at Wittenberg Park for a few weeks after the Oct. 26-29 storms for residents who wanted to haul their own limbs.

Ned Lamont said he learned from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that the September request to President Donald Trump has been approved for all eight counties. Tropical Storm Isaias struck Connecticut on Aug. 4. Christine Dempsey can be reached at cdempsey@courant.com.

Jan. 12— Bangor-based Cross Insurance said Monday that it has acquired a Connecticut insurer, continuing its pattern of acquisitions around New England. Daigle& Travers Insurance, founded in 1983 and based in Fairfield County, offers personal, business, equine and farm insurance to individuals and businesses in Connecticut and New York. “Our partnership will…

Jan. 12— For at least the last three years, as Washington has seen some of the worst wildfires in recent memory, state Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz has pushed legislation to try to get a permanent funding source to fight and prevent fires. The Legislature balked at a tax on property and casualty insurance and it balked at a surcharge on insurance premiums.

–NFL Great Antonio Gates and his wife, Sasha Gates, are suing their homeowners’ insurance company, AIG Property Casualty Company, accusing them of delaying coverage and ignoring their claim for insurance policy benefits after a burglary at their home in December 2018. They are represented by attorney Derek Chaiken from Merlin Law Group. When the San Diego…

The Atlantic Ocean saw more hurricanes than ever during the past season and the western United States experienced historic wildfires, fueled by the second-warmest year on record, the report by global insurer Munich Re said. Fires in the western United States– hitting California, Colorado and Oregon the hardest– totaled another $16 billion in damages.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains how teen drivers that are safe driving can obtain lower car insurance rates. For more info, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/top-safe-driving-tips-for-teen-drivers/. Teen drivers are more likely to be involved in a car accident than any other age group.

The new year brings six new insurance laws in California, sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the California Department of Insurance.

Dec. 30— ENID, Okla.— Contractors began a second pass through Enid on Tuesday to pick up more tree debris from October's ice storm, after having already collected more than 4,000 tons before Christmas. Two trucks from TFR Enterprises, last in Enid on Dec. 22, will pick up debris through areas mainly south of Garriott and east of Van Buren, and from South 3rd to 5th, Public…

–Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, announced today that it has released version 2.0 of its Claim Variability Benchmarks TM, an insurtech solution that helps property and casualty insurers increase efficiencies and provides richer analysis in the face of regulatory and economic change such as reserve range and cash flow…

Dec. 30— One disaster 2020 hasn't dumped on the Tuscaloosa area is severe weather, but as the calendar year closes, residents should be alert for possible high winds, heavy rainfall and a chance of tornadoes Thursday evening, rolling into Friday. After a freezing yule in which neighboring counties saw White Christmas flurries, temperatures may shoot as high as 70…

BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec. 29, 2020/ PRNewswire/– DealerPolicy, the leading insurance marketplace solution for dealers, unveiled the results from its latest survey of dealers and car buyers about their experience and expectations involving auto insurance as part of the car buying process. The’ Automotive Retail& Auto Insurance Trends for 2021′ study surveyed 300…

It’s no secret that insurers have been hit by a wave of COVID-19-related litigation. The most recent count shows 1,328 lawsuits have been filed on behalf of policyholders.

In South Mississippi, residents also braved an unnerving hurricane season, welcomed the opening of a new tourist attraction, supported Black Lives Matter, hoisted a new state flag that becomes official in January, and followed the legal drama of a prominent Ocean Springs family. Below is a rundown of the top stories in South Mississippi for 2020, in no…

SALISBURY- Michele Joy watched from her kitchen window as the rain came down in sheets, wondering if she should move her car. In the three years that Joy has lived in the Wellington Hills neighborhood, which lies just within the Salisbury city limits, she's grown used to moving her Kia to higher ground when it rains. On the afternoon of Aug. 31, that fish bowl began to…

California wildfires burned nearly 4.5 million acres in 2020. The state has experienced more than 9,600 fires this year, including five of the six biggest wildfires in California history. California spent more than $2.5 billion fighting the wildfires this year.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2020 — Homeless New Yorkers are targeted in a $31.7 million slip-and-fall ring … A crime ring…

Where the D&O offering has been designed to be highly customizable, The Chubb Primary SM Fiduciary Liability Insurance policy incorporates numerous sought after policy terms and coverages, such as settlor and pre-claim investigation coverage, along with several other new-to-market features, that provides optimal coverage enhancements.

First American Financial Corporation, a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions,…

Last month, there were 7,581 homes sold in the state— 1,000 more than November 2019, according to statistics released Monday by the Wisconsin Realtors Association. At the start of this year, the national average for 30- year fixed-rate mortgages was 3.72%, according to Freddie Mac. Now Wisconsin is on pace to not only beat last year's home sales figures, but also set…

Survivors of the Valley fire that hit Jamul and Alpine in September who are currently receiving Federal Emergency Management Agency rental assistance may be able to extend their benefits into 2021.. Residents being helped under FEMA's Individuals and Households Program may continue with the aid if a fire-related financial need can be demonstrated, and if…

Dec. 17– The first flakes fell on Lackawanna County around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Wrecks closed parts of Interstate 81 and 80 in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties briefly as night fell. Early in the day, the National Weather Service hiked total snow estimates for Northeast Pennsylvania, but time will tell if the snow totals reach the predicted 18 to 24 inches.

The new rules also speed the cutting down of pinyon-juniper woodlands in the U.S. West. “After yet another difficult fire season, it is measures like this that will help better protect human life and property by aggressively addressing dead and dying timber and pinyon-juniper encroachment, and I hope to see it used immediately to reduce fuel loads before next…

MetLife announced that it will sell Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Co. and certain wholly owned subsidiaries to Farmers Group, a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group, for $3.94 billion in cash

ARLINGTON, VA, December 7, 2020 – U.S. commercial insurance prices again grew significantly in the third quarter of 2020, according…

–A survey released today by EMC Research and commissioned by Root Insurance, found that nearly six in ten California voters indicated they are dissatisfied with the fairness of auto insurance rates in California and just over half feel the current way auto insurance rates are determined in California is discriminatory. “California voters are clearly ready…

It can happen to anyone: Someone knocks on your door and says they’ re a repairman or an insurance expert and can fix damage to your home at no cost to you. They might say they can get you a new roof. Your insurance company will get the bill, they’ ll say, and you won’ t be out a penny.

Drivers that renewed their insurance policies more than once are well aware that the costs of insurance can vary a lot. Some drivers might be boggled about the sudden insurance cost changes, especially those who are not familiar with the methods used by insurance companies in order to determine the insurance premiums. The main reasons why insurance premiums…

Usually when New York City talks about hurricanes, it's usually preceded by “remnants of” or “formerly a.” The destruction was like nothing New York City had seen before. In the end, damage in New York City topped $19 billion.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety issued the following news release:. The 2021 Toyota C-HR earns a 2020 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with specific headlights. The small SUV has a new standard front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings.

The WMO, a United Nations agency that includes 193 member states and territories, published its provisional report on the State of the Global Climate in 2020 on Wednesday. Wildfires consumed vast areas in Australia, Siberia, the U.S. West Coast and South America, sending plumes of smoke circumnavigating the globe.”. The smoke plumes Taalas mentioned billowed…

The addition of Mr. Aldorisio, a seasoned program insurance executive with strong technical underwriting and business development background across various segments of the delegated authority, alternative markets, captive, and traditional program industry, further strengthens Obsidian’s senior management team. Most recently, Mr. Aldorisio served as…

–Metromile, Inc., the leading digital insurance platform and pay-per-mile auto insurer, and INSU Acquisition Corp. II, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Cohen& Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Cohen& Company Inc., announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination that will result in Metromile…

Ten years ago when Secretary Kerry was representing us in the Senate, the United States House had narrowly passed comprehensive legislation to reduce U.S. emissions of greenhouse gasses and promote clean energy. The Obama White House, preoccupied with the enactment of the health care legislation that became Obamacare, did not push for Senate action on…

It is up to us to seize this moment and be a resource for the “new normal” so that clients are prepared to get back to business, and life, as quickly and safely as possible.

You may think there is no good reason for your car crash, truck accident or motorcycle insurance claim to be denied. The experienced team of skilled trial lawyers at Pignatelli& Associates, PC can review your claim at no cost to determine if you may be eligible for compensation. Our trial lawyers have recovered over $90 million dollars in settlements and verdicts…

Several lawsuits filed recently in U.S. District Court in St. Louis reveal insurers are arguing that viruses are not covered under what is known as “business interruption insurance,” and the insurers say paying claims would lead to financial ruin as they’re unable to cover the scope of the financial losses.

When it comes to determining rates and associated costs, insurance companies analyze a vast number of factors. These factors can be classified into 3 main categories: driver-related factors, car-related factors and coverage-related factors. Most states, except California, Hawaii and Massachusetts, allow insurance companies to look at the driver's credit…

While most people start learning how to drive with a hand-me-down car from parents or relatives, there comes a time when they want to get their first new car. With hundreds of models to choose from, narrowing it down to just one can seem overwhelming. Specifically, each model earns a Top Safety Pick recommendation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Los Angeles, CA—- 11/17/2020– The most advanced study released by AMR on the Non-Life or Property& Casualty Insurance market comprising key market segments such as Type, Application, Sales, Growth, Comprises details of companies manufacturing field, production volume, capacities, value chain, product specifications, raw material sourcing strategies,…

Reliance Partners, LLC, a Chattanooga- based commercial insurance agency that expects to book more than $200 million of revenues this year, serves primarily the trucking and logistics industry and currently has nearly 175 employees at locations in Chattanooga, Chicago, Milwaukee, Tampa, Birmingham, Alabama, Sacramento, California, and Austin, Texas.

Nov. 16– MALDEN, Whitman County– The Labor Day fire that destroyed most of this community started in a stand of pine at the edge of a farm field. In less than an hour, the fire galloped some 4 miles to the southwest through pine and fields of grain to reach Malden. I've just started to be able to sleep through the night, “said Scott Hokonson, a volunteer firefighter and town…

COVID-19 has shifted consumer behavior, but most auto insurers have struggled to respond to those behaviors quickly enough. Moreover, providing consumers with the insurance bundle they need, at the time they need it and at a rate they can afford remains a long-lasting challenge for many insurers.

PointeNorth Insurance Group, LLC, one of the largest locally owned and operated independent insurance agencies in the Southeast, has increased its footprint with the merger and acquisition of three insurance agencies: The Stastka Agency, Inc.; The Myrick Agency, LLC; and D& G Insurance, Inc. The combined acquired revenue exceeds $3.1 M. The Stastka Agency, Inc….

With Eta threatening Florida and the Gulf Coast in a few days, the study's lead author warned of more damage away from the coast than in the past. The new study looked at 71 Atlantic hurricanes with landfalls since 1967. “This is a huge increase,” study author Pinaki Chakraborty, a professor of fluid dynamics at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in Japan.

As Florida homeowners recover from shocking cost increases for their next year of insurance coverage, pressure is mounting on state lawmakers to step in and stem the bleeding. “We support legislative changes to address the litigation environment in Florida. That’ s the single greatest cost driver we face,” said Michael Carlson, president of the Personal…

The NAIC Center for Insurance Policy and Research (CIPR) will hold a three-hour special session on business interruption insurance during…

Nov. 11– A Buffalo teen has been charged after prosecutors say he attempted to defraud his car insurance provider by intentionally damaging his own vehicle and spray-painting racist graffiti on it. Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced multiple charges against 18- year-old Clifton D. Eutsey of Buffalo who was virtually arraigned Tuesday…

–IMS is partnering with Nationwide as the technology provider for the SmartMiles ® pay-per-mile insurance program. “During a time of uncertainty, SmartMiles is successfully giving our customers the ability to control their auto insurance expenses with personalized pricing“, said Teresa Scharn, Vice President of Personal Lines Product Development at…

Nov. 9– Iowans have received more than $1.6 billion from insurance claims because of the Aug. 10 derecho as of Nov. 2, the Iowa Insurance Division said Monday. Commercial insurance and farm owners insurance also have seen more than a $100 million in claims. “As policyholders pursue claims under their insurance contracts, we encourage property owners to continue to…

Nov. 9– NEW BEDFORD– The Red Cross is reporting that multiple families have been displaced after their homes were damaged by the earthquake that struck off the Massachusetts coast Sunday morning. Residents of Crapo Street in the South End of New Bedford have been kept out of their homes as a result of the quake. The New Bedford Fire Department reported destruction…

Nov. 5– PANAMA CITY– Bay County commissioners on Tuesday approved a grant submittal to buy homes that were damaged from Hurricane Michael. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has allocated $27 million to its Rebuild Florida Hurricane Michael Voluntary Home Buyout Program, with a maximum single award not to exceed $5 million. Bay County applied for…

Nov. 2– Insurance industry analysts estimate storm damage from Hurricane Zeta in Louisiana could cost between $1.7 billion and $2.8 billion in repairs. Analytics business CoreLogic estimated that when storm damage in Mississippi and Alabama are factored in Hurricane Zeta caused $3.5 billion in destruction. Zeta was the third hurricane to make landfall in…

In his new role, Mr. Luyt will have direct responsibility for all IAH underwriting functions, including underwriting governance and controls, product development, and learning and development, across all business segments for the division’s A&H operations in 51 countries and territories outside North America. Mr. Luyt will continue to report to John…

Oct. 31– It felt like a freight train was barreling through the historic 100 Men Hall, which has stood since 1922 as a landmark in Mississippi's African American blues history. Half the roof had been torn off, with pieces scattered around Bay St. Louis's depot area and behind St. Rose De Lima Church. The facility hosts concerts and events and relies in part on visitors…

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31– The Urban Land Institute issued the following news release:. The report, Firebreak: Wildfire Resilience Strategies for Real Estate, published with support from the Kresge Foundation, has been released during the United States' worst wildfire season on record. Oregon and Washington are also among the states experiencing unprecedented…