Intact Adds Accident Medical Expense Coverage to Event Coverage
This optional coverage provides financial protection if a guest is injured in a covered accident, helping event hosts meet common insurance requirements and support safer events.
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Why Insurance Premiums Are Increasing in the Cannabis Market
As more states legalize cannabis for recreational and medical use, the cannabis industry continues to grow—driving expansion in the insurance market.
How Agents Can Help Cannabis Clients as Expanded Liability Raises Litigation Risks
As the legal landscape becomes more complex for cannabis clients, insurers are treating that complexity as real exposure. Here’s how agents can help.
DFC, Chubb Maritime Reinsurance Plan Doubles to $40 Billion with 6 New Partners
The expansion comes as the United States, Israel and Iran agreed this week to a temporary ceasefire, easing immediate fears of further escalation in the Gulf.
DFC Unveils $20 Billion Reinsurance Plan for Maritime Risk in the Gulf
The initiative aims to safeguard the flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
Are Brownfield Sites Set to Drive a Building Boom in 2026?
As demand for data centers and energy storage accelerates in the coming year, these contaminated industrial sites will find new life as technology hubs.
Beazley Rejects Zurich’s $10.3 Billion Takeover Offer
Beazley’s board unanimously rejected Zurich’s offer, the fifth in the past year, saying it “materially undervalues” the company.
Ascot Expands Specialty Marine Offering with New U.S. Yacht Product
The new policy offers creative solutions for yacht owners, including preferential deductible options; enhanced and customizable coverages, including Jones Act coverage; and personal use and occasional charter coverage.
3 Tips for Agents in a Growing Special Events Market
The special events market has evolved since the coronavirus pandemic, as attendees now have new expectations for events, pushing organizers and the insurance industry to do more.
Special Events: Post-Pandemic Trends Prompt Carriers to Tighten Coverage Terms
For agents operating in the market, it’s imperative to understand the transformation that has taken place since the coronavirus pandemic, including changes to event formats, event planning, and audience expectations.
