Commercial insurance price hikes to continue in most lines
Commercial insurance rates will continue to rise mainly in the single and low double digits across major commercial insurance lines, with some isolated declines, according...
At 15.2% CAGR U.S. Surplus Lines Insurance Market to Reach
Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “U.S. Surplus Lines Insurance Market by Coverage (General Business Liability Insurance, Allied Lines Insurance, Fire Insurance, Inland Marine...
Why you don’t need to buy extra car rental insurance
Confused about whether or not to buy extra insurance when standing at the rental car counter? Join the club. Often times, people end up buying...
3 factors that will drive your life insurance premiums through the roof
What you’ll pay for a life insurance policy can vary dramatically; men pay higher premiums than women, older policyholders pay more than younger ones and...
Big student loans? Consider life insurance
If you’re co-signing big student loans for your child, you may want to buy a life insurance policy while you’re at it. While no one...
3 reasons why Californians shun earthquake insurance
Even though 90% of the earthquakes that strike the United States are located in California, only about 10% of homeowners there have earthquake insurance. What...
One property claim can cause your premiums to soar by hundreds of dollars
File just one property claim to your insurer and you can expect to see your premiums soar by hundreds of dollars in some states. On...
Gallagher buys Indiana broker | Business Insurance
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Inc. said Monday it has acquired Stewart, Brimner, Peters & Co. Inc., a retail broker based in Fort Wayne, Indiana....
FHA to lower cost of mortgage insurance
In an effort to make owning a home more affordable, the Federal Housing Administration will dramatically cut the costs associated with the mortgages it backs....
Geico couldn’t save advertisements | Business Insurance
Looks like a gecko might be looking for some extra work. According to an S&P analysis released Wednesday, the popular auto insurer Geico Corp. slashed...
Geico accused of discriminating against low-income drivers
Geico is accused of failing to offer policies that offer the minimum amount of coverage legally required to good drivers. While the Geico gecko has...
Singles pay more for car insurance
Singles may have more fun, but they also pay more than their married friends for car insurance. A single 20-year-old pays 21% more than a...
Cyberbullying insurance now available for the rich
Insurance giant Chubb is taking cyberbullying seriously. You can insure your home, your car and your life. Now you can also insure against cyberbullies. Global...