INSURASALES

State Farm Names Joe Park Chief Digital & Information Officer

State Farm appoints Joe Park as EVP and Chief Digital & Information Officer to lead technology and innovation, advancing digital services in insurance.

Insurance Telematics Market to Reach $41.3B by 2034 with North America in Lead

Explore how the insurance telematics market is set to grow to $41.3 billion by 2034, driven by UBI models, cloud computing advances, and North American market leadership.

Rising Insurance Costs Drive Record Auto Policy Shopping in 2024

Record-high insurance rates in 2024 drive unprecedented auto policy shopping, challenging insurers to enhance customer retention strategies amid rising costs.

Marco Capital Acquires Benteler Reinsurance to Expand P&C Run-Off Portfolio

Marco Capital expands its European P&C run-off insurance portfolio with the acquisition of Benteler Reinsurance Company DAC, enhancing its strategy to rationalize non-core insurance entities.

Global Ocean Hull Market Sees Rising Premiums Amid Aging Fleet and Emerging Risks

In 2024, the global ocean hull insurance market grew 3.5% in premiums to $9.67 billion, with significant exposure from an aging fleet and new risks from alternative-fuel vessels and geopolitical tensions. Asia-Pacific made up 35% of premiums.

Verisk Reports Sharp Rise in Catastrophe Losses; NJ Workers’ Comp Managed Care Focuses on Specialized Networks

Verisk's 2025 report highlights a 25% rise in global annual catastrophe losses driven by frequent smaller events. NJ's workers' comp sector emphasizes specialized Managed Care Organizations for improved occupational injury care and claim outcomes.

Used Car Auction Prices Stable Amid Tariff-Driven Market Pressure

U.S. used car auction prices held steady in August, but long-term tariff effects on new car costs signal potential price increases. Market watchers should track these inflation and trade-driven dynamics.

High Auto Insurance Rates Drive Record Comparison Shopping in 2024

Record high auto insurance rates in 2024 are fueling unprecedented comparison shopping and customer switching, challenging insurers to improve retention amid rising premiums.

Alberta Premier Signals Auto Insurance Reform with Public Insurance as Backup

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans a 2027 auto insurance overhaul to reduce premiums by limiting lawsuits, with public insurance as a potential fallback amid insurer pressures.

Reinsurers Lag in Reflecting Florida Tort Reforms in Catastrophe Models

Reinsurers have yet to fully incorporate Florida's recent tort reforms into catastrophe models, affecting risk assessment and underwriting in the homeowners insurance market.