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Disasters caused $370 billion in losses last year

by R.J. Lehmann on March 28, 2012

Despite the largest economic losses in history, analysts are divided in how quickly they expect the global insurance industry to respond by raising rates.

Many homeowners worldwide underinsured for earthquake risk

by Matthew Glans on January 18, 2012

Many property owners worldwide are unprepared for earthquake damage, even in areas of the world facing an increased risk of seismic activity. In a new report from Swiss Re, the authors found that despite recent large scale earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand, most of the world is vastly under insured against earthquake risk. “Overall, [...]

First FIO conference includes pledge the office is no regulator

by R.J. Lehmann on December 12, 2011

Deputy Secretary Neil Wolin insists that the Federal Insurance Office will not be a regulator. But as to what it should be, instead, opinion remains very much divided.