“Most insurance companies consider general liability the cornerstone line of business for an account,” says independent agent Brad Berrong. “Normally, if a company does not consider this type of exposure, it will not accept other lines of insurance for that account.”
Consumer litigation activity continues to impact the market adversely, with third-party funding driving additional litigation costs, higher settlements and higher premiums.
More than one-third of U.S. personal auto insurance customers are dissatisfied with their insurance and those with higher overall lifetime value profiles are most likely to leave, according to J.D. Power.
Policyholders can choose from various deductible and co-pay options to balance upfront home insurance costs with long-term savings.
Rising costs within the sector threaten coverage affordability and, in the long run, availability. Yet, insureds still need coverage.
The coverage is designed for a broad range of commercial properties that require substantial limits beyond traditional primary layers.
While most homeowners are familiar with common risk areas and the technologies designed to mitigate them, relatively few have implemented these solutions in their own homes, according to The Hanover.
2024 saw the second-highest amount of tornadoes on record and 2025 is predicted to continue above-average activity. One weekend alone in mid-May caused $9 billion-$11 billion in damage.
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) recently launched a public awareness campaign on the importance of parents encouraging teens to be safe behind the wheel.
The hard market is among the causes of the growth of the excess & surplus market, which had previously been considered a safety valve.
