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Commercial Property Insurance in Peril

Commercial property insurance was already struggling before COVID-19 hit the scene. Double-digit rate increases were bad enough but hit the…Read More

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Climate Change

Climate Change Pressures Higher Property Insurance Premiums

January 22, 2020 Insurance Topics 0

Climate change is already pressuring premiums for homeowners, commercial and other types of insurance coverage. California homeowners in wildfire-prone areas…Read More

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The CATs of 2017 are warning us, will we listen?

Lessons to Learn from the CATs of 2017

July 12, 2018 Insurance Topics 1

There is a lot to learn from the weather CATs of 2017. My most recent article, 2017-The Year of the…Read More

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Driverless cars are not yet proven to be safer.

Driverless Cars Not Proven To Be Safer

May 11, 2018 Insurance Topics 2

There is no proof that driverless cars will be safer than human drivers. I found myself saying that aloud to…Read More

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Rising sea levels threaten coastal properties.

Insurers Begin to Include Rising Sea Levels into Rates

March 27, 2018 Insurance Topics 2

Insurers are beginning to introduce rising sea levels into rates, according to my latest article, “The SLR Factor: As sea…Read More

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Encouraging private carriers to offer flood insurance requires vision.

Flood Insurance Requires Vision by Congress

July 12, 2017 Insurance Topics 2

Creating a public/private partnership for flood insurance requires vision by Congress. That’s my conclusion after writing my latest Actuarial Review…Read More

The Portfolio

July 21, 2016

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Driverless Cars: Beyond the Hype

November 10, 2015 Insurance Topics 1

Driverless cars promise get people around more safely. However, the basis for that assumption is often backed up by old…Read More

Reinsurance Surplus Subdues the Premium Tide

September 3, 2013 Insurance Topics 2

The reinsurance industry has reached its highest surplus in history – about $515B. This is despite the fact that 10…Read More

Workers’ Comp and Safety Programs Need a Culture of Sharing

We talk a lot in workers’ compensation about employers having a culture of caring. Employers and employees also benefit from…Read More