Property & Casualty Insurance

Historic hurricane season squeezes insurers

It would be difficult for anyone in the U.S., let alone just those in the insurance industry, to have missed just how active the 2020 hurricane season has been.

COVID affected auto insurers and policyholders significantly

While there has been a lot of attention paid to the industries that were dramatically affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic, in good ways and bad, auto insurance is one that may be too quickly overlooked.

Midwest still rebuilding after highly damaging derecho

Earlier this year, a rare but incredibly violent storm known as a derecho ripped across the Upper Midwest, and did billions of dollars worth of damage.

How damaging will hurricane season be?

Along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, states are at risk of being pummeled with a damaging tropical storm or hurricane, with 2020 on track to be one of the busiest hurricane seasons yet.

Property insurance costs could surge in 2021

Across the country, it seems as though natural disasters are wreaking havoc on a large scale once again this year.

Auto insurance industry changing due to coronavirus?

The impact of the coronavirus has significantly altered many of the ways of life previously considered “normal” in the U.S., and there seems to be no end in sight to these changes.

What should people know about home insurance claims?

Among the biggest issues home insurers face is that while policyholders often get the coverage they need, they often do not know what that coverage actually entails.

Could flood insurance issues prompt housing meltdown?

The housing crisis was a major contributor to the overall economic meltdown seen more than a decade ago, and while there have long been fears of growing housing bubbles, experts say a burst is unlikely.