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‘Cautious Optimism’ for Cyber Buyers as More Focus on Risk Controls: Marsh

While the market for cyber insurance is expected to remain challenging “for the foreseeable future,” there is optimism for rate stabilization as organization focus on cyber hygiene, according to broker Marsh. In a recent briefing, the broker said “steep rate …

UK Travel Insurance Policies May Not Cover Flight Disruptions Due to Strikes: Report

Insurance may not save you from summer travel misery. Four in 10 policies don’t protect against strikes, the UK consumer watchdog Which? reported in its annual review. If your airline goes bankrupt, only half will refund your holiday costs. The …

Rate Increases Steady in Q2: MarketScout

MarketScout said commercial property/casualty rates in the U.S. during the second quarter 2022 were about the same as the first quarter, with composite average rate increases across all lines of just over 5.9%. Increases were 6% in the first quarter …

Markets/Coverages: Physicians Mutual Unleashes Pet Insurance; Allianz Expands Cyber Capacity for Coalition

Physicians Mutual Launches Pet Insurance Physicians Mutual has launched pet insurance for dogs and cats. Physicians Mutual Pet is the company’s first entry into the property/casualty market. Physicians Mutual Pet is currently available in 34 states amid a national rollout. …

Markets/Coverages: Aon Incorporates Climate Science Into European Flood Models

Insurance broker Aon has incorporate the latest climate science into its Impact Forecasting’s European flood models to help enable insurers to access more accurate loss estimates to help make better decisions for underwriting, reinsurance and regulatory requirements. The models are …

SURE Launches First Commercial Product for Texas Business Owners

SureChoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange launched its first commercial insurance product for small- and medium-sized businesses in Texas. SURE’s business owners policy combines both property and general liability coverage in one package addressing the most common risks for businesses. The product …

Markets/Coverages: Nexus Creates Financial Unit; PERILS Expands Its Japan Data; Amber Secures Digital Wallet Cover

Nexus Underwriting Establishes Financial Lines Division, Nexus Frontier Independent specialty managing general agent Nexus Underwriting reports it has formed a new division, Nexus Frontier. Frontier is a financial lines MGA structure for Nexus where fronted insurance arrangements will be housed. …

Insurance Technology: BirdsEyeView Wins Funds for Parametric Cover; Audatex Adds Live Car Valuation Data

Parametric Insurtech startup BirdsEyeView has closed a seed funding round for an undisclosed amount led by SFC Capital, with the funds matched by the European Space Agency (ESA). BirdsEyeView uses satellite data to structure insurance coverage for severe weather events …

Markets/Coverages: Hippo Enters Home Insurance Market in Massachusetts

Digital insurer Hippo Insurance Services announced the availability of its home insurance products in Massachusetts. Residents of the Bay State can now access Hippo’s home insurance coverage, as well as company-provided smart home devices. With the addition of Massachusetts, Hippo …

Captives, MGAs, MGUs Contribute to Growing Cyber Insurance Market

The hard market for cyber insurance, which is expected to continue for “some time,” and a lack of capacity has made captive insurers an “attractive risk management option for corporations,” said AM Best in a recent market report. As part …