Category Archives for Insurance

KCC Estimates Storm Hilary Caused Nearly $600M in Insured Losses

Catastrophe modeler Karen Clark & Co. said privately insured losses in the U.S. from Hurricane Hilary will be near $600 million. Once a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm before it…

Farmers Insurance Laying Off 11% of Workforce, Citing Industry Challenges

Farmers Insurance announced it will part ways with approximately 2,400 employees – 11% of its workforce across all lines of business. “Decisions like these are never easy, and we are committed to doing our best…

Appeals Court Dismisses 14 COVID Business Insurance Claims Against Travelers

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed lawsuits by 14 businesses seeking insurance coverage from Travelers Insurance for business losses stemming from COVID-19 and the related government shutdown orders. The federal appeals court affirmed…