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Triple-I: Homeowners Can Combat Post-Disaster Fraud Schemes
May 19, 2023

For Immediate Release New York Press Office: Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org NEW YORK, May 19, 2023 —To highlight how homeowners can protect themselves from dishonest contractors, the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) are marking Contractor Fraud Awareness Week (May 22-26, 2023)....

Inflation, Catastrophes Contribute to 2022 Underwriting Loss for P&C Industry, New Triple-I/Milliman Report Shows
May 15, 2023

For Immediate Release Triple-I: Loretta Worters, lorettaw@iii.org Milliman: Jeremy Engdahl-Johnson, jeremy.engdahl-johnson@milliman.com     NEW YORK – May 15, 2023 --The 2022 net combined ratio for the property/casualty insurance industry was 102.4, with underwriting losses for personal lines partially offset by underwriting gains for commercial lines.  The divergence in performance was particularly stark, with personal lines logging a combined ratio of 109.9 vs....

Triple-I to Mark Hurricane Preparedness Week (April 30-May 6)
April 27, 2023

For immediate release  Florida Press Office: Mark Friedlander, 904-806-7813, markf@iii.org       ST. JOHNS, Fla., April 27, 2023—The start of what is forecast to be a “slightly below-average” Atlantic hurricane season is weeks away and the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) is recommending homeowners, condo owners, renters and business owners prepare now....

When Lightning Strikes: How Business Can Protect Its Bottom Line
April 24, 2023

For immediate release New York Press Office: Loretta Worters, 917-208-8842; lorettaw@iii.org NEW YORK, April 24, 2023—Fires resulting from lightning strikes cause 3 to 5 percent of all U.S. commercial property insurance claims, accounting cumulatively for more than $2 billion annually in covered payouts to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI)....

Triple-I: 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast to be ‘Slightly Below-Average'
April 13, 2023

For immediate release Florida Press Office: Mark Friedlander, 904-806-7813, markf@iii.org        ST. JOHNS, Fla., April 13, 2023—A slightly below-average level of tropical cyclone activity is projected for 2023 in the Atlantic basin, according to a forecast released today by Colorado State University’s (CSU) Department of Atmospheric Science....

Triple-I: Dog-Related Injury Claim Payouts Exceeded $1 Billion in 2022
April 06, 2023

For immediate release  California Press Office: Janet Ruiz, 707-490-9365, janetr@iii.org     NEW YORK, April 6, 2023—U.S. insurers paid out more than $1 billion in dog-related injury claims in 2022, a double-digit percentage increase over 2021 even though the number of claims decreased within that timeframe, according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and State Farm....

Michigan’s Auto Insurance Reform Law Reducing Costs, Paper Finds
April 04, 2023

For Immediate Release New York Press Office: Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org     NEW YORK, April 4, 2023—Michigan’s personal auto insurers are paying out less in claims and drivers are paying less in premiums since changes were made to the state’s no-fault system in 2020 and policyholders are benefiting, two non-resident scholars at the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) have found....

Triple-I: Insurers Responding Swiftly to Series of Deadly Tornadoes
April 03, 2023

For immediate release  New York Press Office: Loretta Worters, 917-208-8842, lorettaw@iii.org       NEW YORK, April 3, 2023—U.S....

Media Advisory: Triple-I CEO Joining March 31 Event’s Premier Panel
March 30, 2023

For Immediate Release Florida Press Office: Mark Friedlander, 904-806-7813, markf@iii.org      TAMPA, Fla., March 30, 2023—Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) is one of three panelists on tomorrow’s (March 31) Premier Panel at the Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance’s annual conference....

Triple-I: U.S. Insurers Remain Resilient Despite Economic Challenges
March 30, 2023

For Immediate Release New York Press Office: Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org     NEW YORK, March 30, 2023—Slow underlying growth and inflation are among the biggest challenges facing U.S. auto, home, and business insurers, according to the Insurance Information Institute’s (Triple-I’s) Q1 2023 Economic Outlook.   The Outlook’s key takeaways are below:   Property/casualty (P/C) insurance, a category which includes U.S....

Laura Favinger, Triple-I’s Chief of Staff, to Retire
March 29, 2023

For immediate release New York Press Office: Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org     NEW YORK, March 29, 2023—Laura Favinger, chief of staff at the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), is retiring this week after a distinguished 30-plus year career in the insurance industry, the Triple-I announced today....

Triple-I: Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis Grew After 2020-21 Hurricanes
March 28, 2023

For immediate release Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org     NEW YORK, March 28, 2023—Louisiana’s insurers paid out more than $23 billion after the 2020 and 2021 hurricane seasons, driving a number of them into insolvency, according to an Issues Brief released today by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)....

Media Advisory: U.S. Senate Examining Climate’s Insurance Impact
March 22, 2023

  For Immediate Release New York Press Office: Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org     NEW YORK, March 22, 2023—Reporters covering today’s U.S. Senate hearing, Risky Business: How Climate Change is Changing Insurance Markets, are encouraged to contact the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) for interviews and analysis.   “Insurers are taking a responsible approach toward promoting a more sustainable and resilient environment and economy....

Triple-I: Group Captives Appeal to Insureds During Tough Financial Times
March 21, 2023

For Immediate Release Contact: Loretta Worters, Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), 917-208-8842; lorettaw@iii.org      NEW YORK, March 21, 2023—Group captive insurance can be a source of value for certain companies in these inflationary times.  A form of self-insurance for organizations with specific attributes, a group captive can help lower the costs and improve cash flow for certain risks, with the added benefit of returning unused loss funds and income to members…...

Triple-I: Spring Is Good Time to Review Home Insurance Coverage
March 16, 2023

For immediate release Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org     NEW YORK, March 16, 2023—Spring is the right time to review a residence’s homeowners insurance policy given the unpredictable weather the season usually brings, according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)....

Social Inflation Contributed to $30B Increase in Commercial Auto Costs, Paper Finds
March 06, 2023

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org     NEW YORK, March 6, 2023—U.S. commercial auto insurance liability claim payouts increased $30 billion more than would otherwise have been expected between 2012 and 2021 due in part to social inflation, according to an updated paper published today by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), in partnership with the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)....

Triple-I: New Florida Law Has Potential to Reduce Insurance Costs
February 16, 2023

For Immediate Release Contact: Mark Friedlander, 904-806-7813, markf@iii.org    ST. JOHNS, Fla., Feb. 16, 2023—A new Florida law and proposals announced this week have the potential to reduce the cost of homeowners insurance in the state, according to a just-released Issues Brief from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)....

Triple-I: Insurer Premiums Did Not Keep Pace with Inflation for Years
February 09, 2023

Contact: Loretta Worters, Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), 917-208-8842; lorettaw@iii.org      NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2023—U.S. auto and homeowners insurance premium rates lagged behind the inflation rate in 2020 and 2021, laying the groundwork for the premium increases which occurred last year and will continue into 2023, according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)....

Inflation, Catastrophes, and Geopolitical Risks Weigh on 2022 P&C Industry Results, New Triple-I/Milliman Report Shows
February 07, 2023

For Immediate Release Triple-I: Loretta Worters, lorettaw@iii.org Milliman: Jeremy Engdahl-Johnson, jeremy.engdahl-johnson@milliman NEW YORK – Feb. 7, 2023 – The 2022 combined ratio for the property/casualty insurance industry is forecast to be 105.8, a worsening of 6.3 points from 2021....

Triple-I Moderating Feb. 9 Keynote Session at Wildfire Conference
February 06, 2023

For Immediate Release Florida Press Office: Mark Friedlander, 904-806-7813, markf@iii.org      SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2023—The Insurance Information Institute’s (Triple-I) California market expert is moderating a keynote session at the Wildfire Resilient Structures (WiRes) Conference and Tradeshow on Thursday, Feb. 9, in San Diego, Triple-I announced today....

Insurance Information Institute Releases Its 2022 Annual Report
February 02, 2023

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org     NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2023—The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) illustrates in its just-published 2022 Annual Report the organization’s accomplishments during its second full year as an affiliate of The Institutes....

Triple-I: Insurance Careers Month Highlights Industry’s Opportunities
January 30, 2023

For Immediate Release New York Press Office: Loretta Worters, 917-208-8842, lorettaw@iii.org   NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023—The federal government reports 2.8 million people in the U.S....

Triple-I: Boat Show Attendees Have Coverage Options
January 23, 2023

For immediate release Michael Barry, 917-923-8245, michaelb@iii.org     NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023—With boat shows being held this week in Louisville, Houston and New York, the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) reminds prospective boat owners to secure the right type and amount of coverage when buying a recreational vessel....

Triple-I: 2023 Insurer Economic Performance Tied to Broader Trends
January 19, 2023

For Immediate Release New York Press Office: Loretta Worters, 917-208-8842, lorettaw@iii.org     NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2022—The underlying economic growth of U.S. auto, home, and business insurers is likely to increase faster than the rest of the U.S. economy in 2023, according to the Insurance Information Institute’s (Triple-I) just-released Insurance Economic Outlook....

Triple-I: Californians Should Review Their Insurance Coverage
January 12, 2023

For immediate release West Coast Press Office: Janet Ruiz, 707-490-9365, janetr@iii.org      SAN FRANCISCO, Jan....