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Hurricane Ian Threatens More Catastrophic Losses in Florida

Florida property insurance experts have long warned that a powerful hurricane strike on a major metropolitan area could result in catastrophic losses and the insolvency of more carriers. Those warnings could become reality by the end of the week if, …

Florida OIR Says Insurers Spent $3B on Legal Defense, 21 Insurers on Watch List

In 2021, Florida’s domestic property insurers spent more than $3 billion on legal defense costs and containment – double the figure reported in 2016. That’s one jaw-dropping but not surprising takeaway from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s recently posted …

Boeing Sues Air Force One Supplier for Delays, Ends Contract

Boeing Co. sued a Texas-based company that it says failed to fulfill a contract to design the interiors of replacement planes for Air Force One jets that transport U.S. presidents. Chicago-based Boeing, which was hired by the U.S. Air Force …

Global Insurance Regulators Say Forced Pandemic Payouts Risk Financial Instability

LONDON — Forcing retroactive payouts to cover business disruption losses resulting from the coronavirus pandemic could ultimately put financial stability at risk, global insurance regulators said. Disputes over cover for businesses struggling to stay afloat during coronavirus lockdowns have erupted …