As Texas faces growing exposure to hurricanes and severe weather, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Board has taken a proactive stance by approving a substantial 22% increase in the reinsurance budget for 2025. This decision was driven by a sharp rise in projected losses, considering
On Monday night, the city council reluctantly approved applying for grant funding for a climate risk assessment, intending to secure up to $70,000. This funding would cover 85 percent of the project costs associated with hiring consultants to conduct the assessment. The remaining $12,500 would be
Specialist Risk Group (SRG), a notable insurance intermediary with the backing of Warburg Pincus and Temasek, has announced the acquisition of specialist insurance broker R3 in a move set to boost their portfolio significantly. This acquisition marks SRG's eleventh acquisition in 2024, following
London, a bustling metropolis with a rich history, faces increasing flood risks due to its unique geographical and urban characteristics. The Greater London Authority (GLA) has initiated a review of the 2018 London Regional Flood Risk Assessment to address these challenges and enhance the city's
Sun Life and IIT Indore are collaborating to revolutionize critical areas in the insurance industry, addressing risk assessment, claims processing, and customer segmentation. By integrating advanced technology, Sun Life aims to enhance client experiences while developing a skilled workforce
The financial implications of recent hurricanes on Universal Insurance Holdings are substantial, with expectations of significant gross losses due to three major hurricanes that recently struck the United States. Authored by Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez and published on October 29, 2024, in
