Year: 2024

APCIA Supports California’s Wildfire Catastrophe Modeling Regulations The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has shown support for the new wildfire catastrophe modeling regulations in California, which aim to stabilize the state’s insurance market and enhance risk assessment. As wildfires become increasingly frequent and destructive, these new models could change the landscape of insurance in […]

Legacy of M. Wayne Chapman: A Life Committed to Community and Insurance M. Wayne Chapman, a respected figure in the agricultural investment sector, passed away recently after 30 years of dedicated service. Chapman’s storied career at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company began in 1965, where he significantly contributed until his retirement in 1995. Throughout […]

Aspen Insurance Demonstrates Robust Growth in Premiums and Net Income Aspen Insurance has reported a notable increase in premiums, reaching $3.6 billion, alongside a 15.2% rise in net income, according to the latest financial results announced on November 15, 2024. Sustained Momentum in Core Divisions The company’s core divisions have maintained consistent momentum, delivering solid […]

Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Threaten LatAm Growth – Swiss Re In light of the recent Swiss Re report, it’s increasingly evident that geopolitical tensions and inflation are posing significant threats to the growth of Latin American economies and their insurance markets. These pressures are also bringing to the forefront the crucial benefits of life insurance […]

Grange Turner Joins Howden Re as MD for International Casualty Grange Turner has been appointed as the Managing Director for International Casualty at Howden Re, bringing decades of Property & Casualty (P&C) expertise to the organization. Turner will lead Howden Re’s international casualty and motor reinsurance divisions, aiming to bolster the firm’s global reach and […]

Tolls to Increase on Downtown, Midtown Tunnels Starting Jan. 1 In a recent announcement, Elizabeth River Crossings has confirmed that toll rates for the Downtown and Midtown Tunnels in Hampton Roads will increase starting January 1. This decision follows the acquisition of Elizabeth River Crossings by Spanish toll road company Abertis and the John Hancock […]

Suspension on Long-Term Care Insurance Enrollments Set to Last Until at Least 2026 The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced that the suspension of long-term care insurance enrollments will continue until at least 2026. This decision comes as the OPM reviews the program, ensuring the sustainability and adequacy of benefits provided. The Role of […]

Remembering John Kalinowski: A Life Insured and Secured John Kalinowski, a long-time resident of Manchester, NH, and later Edgewater, FL, has passed away. Kalinowski devoted much of his professional life to working with John Hancock Insurance in the Medical Claims department, where he made significant contributions to the field. His dedication to the insurance industry […]

Brookfield Posts US$370 Million DOE in Q3, Announces UK Reinsurance Deal Brookfield has recently reported a substantial US$370 million in distributable operating earnings (DOE) for the third quarter, showcasing robust performance driven by strong annuity sales and strategic investments. This financial milestone underlines the importance of life insurance and its various forms in ensuring financial […]

Lincoln Financial’s CIO Announced Key Career Moves: The Role of Life Insurance in Building Secure Futures The recent appointment of Austin Aten to the Insurance Group within the Corporate Actuarial Division at Lincoln Financial has spotlighted the importance of life insurance in both personal and professional domains. As individuals navigate their career paths, life insurance […]