INSURASALES

Insurance M&A Accelerates with Focus on Emerging Risks in 2024

Explore how 2024 is shaping insurance M&A with a focus on emerging risks like cyber and environmental liabilities, driving private equity investment and specialist underwriting technology advancements.

Western Utilities Push Liability Limits Amid Rising Wildfire Risks

Western U.S. utilities seek legal protections to limit wildfire liability amid rising claims and insurance costs, sparking debate over safety and compensation.

Louisiana Senate Advances Tax Credit for Fortified Roof Installations

Louisiana Senate committee approves tax credit up to $10,000 for homeowners installing fortified roofs, aiming to reduce storm damage and insurance claims while lowering premiums.

Congress Eyes Revival of Mortgage Insurance Premium Deduction to Boost Affordability

Congress proposes reinstating and expanding the mortgage insurance premium deduction to ease homeownership costs amid affordability challenges.

California Homeowners Sue Insurers for Coordinated Denial of Fire Risk Coverage

California homeowners sue major insurers alleging collusion to deny coverage in fire-prone areas, forcing reliance on the California FAIR Plan with higher premiums and lower coverage.

Rising Homeowners Insurance Costs Reshape Oklahoma Mortgage Market

Surging homeowners insurance premiums in Oklahoma are raising mortgage costs and reshaping lending practices, impacting borrower affordability and shifting market dynamics toward new home construction.

Accelerant Expands Specialty Insurance Platform with QBE and Tokio Marine Capital Partners

Accelerant enhances its specialty insurance risk exchange by adding capital partners QBE and Tokio Marine America, leveraging AI and data transparency to streamline underwriting and risk management.

Philipp Rüede to Lead SCOR Life & Health as CEO from June 2025

Philipp Rüede appointed CEO of SCOR Life & Health, focusing on business growth, portfolio value, and cash flow enhancement.

Hilb Group Expands U.S. Insurance Portfolio with Maryland Employee Benefits Acquisition

Hilb Group enhances its Mid-Atlantic presence with a Maryland employee benefits business acquisition, continuing its strategic expansion across U.S. insurance markets.

Steadily Secures $30M Series C to Boost Landlord Insurance Tech

Steadily raises $30M in Series C funding at $355M valuation, expanding its tech-driven landlord insurance offerings across all 50 states with proptech integrations and dedicated coverage for rental properties.