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Some Florida Agents Caught Off-Guard by Boom in Solar Power

Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but some insurance agents say they’ve been unprepared for the recent boom in rooftop solar power installations across the state, installations that can affect coverage, premiums and even home sales. “We kind …

As Strikes, Riots and Civil Commotion Risks Increase, Insurers Respond With Exclusions

Insurers traditionally have offered protection against strikes, riots and civil commotion (SRCC) at no extra cost, but the increased frequency and severity of these risks means property insurers have begun excluding events of social unrest from policies, according to a …

Insuring Cannabis Summit: Capacity Still a Centerpiece of Concern

There is little surprise when a conversation about cannabis and insurance turns to the subject of capacity. “Really when it comes to cultivation, processing, there is a bit of a hiccup, it seems in the overall market space, I think …

Recoop Insurance Vows Quick Cash to Homeowners, Renters Hit by Natural Disasters

Homeowners in 37 states now have access to a parametric-like multi-peril disaster insurance product designed to deliver quick cash in the wake of a natural disaster. The product, Recoop Disaster Insurance, pays out a lump-sum cash benefit from $5,000 up …

Aon and Cybereason Form Alliance to Help Protect Clients From Cyber Attacks

Insurance broker Aon and cyber security specialist Cybereason announced an alliance to help protect clients from sophisticated cyber attacks. Cybereason’s Cyber Defence Platform, together with Aon’s Cyber Solutions, will enable clients to better prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats …

Mosaic Offers $600M of Capacity for War, Terrorism and Political Violence Risks

Bermuda-based Mosaic Insurance has extended its war, terrorism and political violence coverage to offer up to $600 million per risk. The increased capacity allows the company to serve clients via domestic U.S. or Bermuda markets through underwriting teams in both …

Pay-Per-Mile Digital Insurer Metromile in Drive to Add Independent Agents

Pay-per-mile digital auto insurer Metromile is pursuing what it is calling a “significant” expansion of its use of independent agents to sell its insurance, and it has hired a Travelers Insurance executive to lead the effort. San Francisco-based Metromile, which …

Cowbell Cyber, Palomar E&S Enter Multi-Year Partnership

Cowbell Cyber, an AI-powered cyber insurance provider for small to medium enterprises, announced a strategic partnership with Palomar Excess & Surplus Insurance Co. to expand its offerings on a non-admitted basis nationwide. The multi-year agreement with Palomar, backed by AM …

Wright National Offers ‘Pinpoint’ Flood Insurance Policies in Georgia

Georgia homeowners now have another choice in flood insurance. Wright National Flood Insurance Services, underwritten by Zurich American, announced it has begun offering policies in the state. Using model-based rating methods, the program can pinpoint risk house by house, the …

Origami Risk Enhances Workers’ Comp Claims Administration Package

Origami Risk, a risk, safety and insurance Software as a Service (SaaS) technology firm, announced it has packaged its online workers’ compensation claims administration into a standard offering to help insurance carriers, third party administrators (TPAs), risk pools and managing …