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North Carolina Commissioner rejects proposal to increase insurance rates

March 7, 2024March 6, 2024 Nordstrom

Drivers and property owners are reducing their coverage to afford their premiums North Carolina Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that he recently turned down a request made by insurers to boost homeowners’ insurance rates by an average of 42.2 percent. In some beach areas, the hike would have been 99.4 percent According to Causey, he was not provided with adequate evidence to support the claim insurers made that they would need to increase insurance rates by that amount. “I haven’t seen the evidence to justify such a drastic rate increase…

State Farm insurance company loses $6.3 billion in 2023

March 6, 2024March 5, 2024 G. Turner

The insurer experienced a “significant” increase in catastrophic claims leading to the losses Last year, State Farm insurance company recorded a $6.3 billion net loss partially due to what the insurer called a “significant” rise in home insurance damage claim severity. As large as the loss was, it was smaller than what the insurer experienced in 2022 In 2022, the insurance company reported having lost a net $6.7 billion. Still, when State Farm made its announcement about 2023, it confirmed that it was “financially strong”, as its auto coverage’s net…

State Farm Registers $6.3 Billion Net Loss in Challenging 2023 Fiscal Year

March 3, 2024 H. Cutner

Despite attempts to improve results following a substantial $6.7 billion loss in 2022, State Farm, a leading insurance giant, ended 2023 with a $6.3 billion net loss. The company cites a surge in catastrophe claims as a significant factor contributing to their financial results. Elevated Claims and Unfavorable Results The Financial Climate State Farm’s financial report for the year reflects a tumultuous period, as total revenue reached $104.2 billion, yet it was not enough to prevent a net loss. The company’s combined ratio, a key measure of underwriting profitability, rose…

2 Florida home insurance companies aim to raise rates more than 50%

February 26, 2024February 23, 2024 Nordstrom

Home insurance - Rising insurance rates Florida

Amica Mutual Insurance and Castle Key Indemnity have requested the increases in the state Home insurance rate hikes are nothing new to Florida property owners, but a recent request made by two private insurers in the state aims to increase rates by over 50 percent. Increases at that level are high even for Florida Amica Mutual Insurance and Castle Key Indemnity have formally requested to raise their rates by more than 50 percent for policies covering condominiums and secondary residences. According to the companies, the increases are required to help…

State Farm slapped with $2 million fine for underpaying auto insurance claims

February 15, 2024February 14, 2024 Marc

State Farm has agreed to pay a $2 million fine for having underpaid auto insurance claims. The fee was the result of a Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) investigation into the insurer that lasted about two years. If corrections aren’t made, the insurer will be required to pay double the fine. State Farm is required to change its claim handling practices in order to avoid continuing to underpay auto insurance claims. If it fails to do this, it will need to pay an additional $2 million beyond the…

Cost of health insurance premiums drives UD to seek more funding

February 13, 2024February 12, 2024 H. Cutner

Health insurance - University of Delaware Funding

Officials from the University of Delaware have requested additional money from the state legislature. University of Delaware officials recently issued a request to their state legislature for additional funding to help them to cover increases to health insurance premiums. At the same time, the university is also seeking more money for providing state residents with scholarships. The funding would also help to support a dual degree program between the University of Delaware and Delaware State University. The funding requests arrived at the University of Delaware’s annual Joint Finance Committee (JFC)…

Allstate Insurance Record High: Implications for Investors and Industry

January 24, 2024January 23, 2024 Logan B.

A Titan in the Field of Insurance – Record 52-Week High Share Price Allstate Insurance (NYSE:ALL) is not just a company, but a titan in the field of insurance. With a stronghold in the United States and Canada, it specializes in property and casualty insurance products, safeguarding your valuables against unforeseen circumstances. On Tuesday, Allstate’s share price hit a record 52-week high, escalating to $156.79. This leap mirrors the robust performance and confidence that investors have in Allstate. The proof lies in its impressive market cap of $40.65 billion. This…