If your car insurance has lapsed, you will probably loose a number of disounts and be required to pay more for your new insurance. Unfortunately, insurers often view gaps in coverage unfavorably, which can result in higher rates. However, the situation is not without solutions. We’ll guide you through the potential costs of a coverage […]
Archives for November 2024
Car Accident, Car Crash, or Traffic Collision?
Which term should we use? “Car accident” implies that a collision is unpredictable or unpreventable, which is often not the case; “Car crash” is more informal and often used colloquially to describe a collision; “Traffic collision” is more accurate and does not imply cause, fault, or preventability. The term is also preferred by safety experts, […]
How Much Is A No-Insurance Ticket In Washington State?
If you drive a car without insurance on Washington state roads, you could receive a no-insurance ticket and have to pay a fine of $550 or more. Mid-Columbia Insurance wants to help get you cheap car insurance in Washington so that you can get the insurance you want at a price you can afford. We are […]
How Traffic Tickets Impact Your Insurance Rates
Traffic violations in Washington state can significantly impact your driving record and insurance rates, but Mid-Columbia Insurance is here to help you navigate these challenges. With over 25 years of experience serving Washington drivers, our team understands how to find the best insurance solutions even after receiving a citation. The Reality of Traffic Citations in […]
GIC Re’s underwriting loss narrows for H1’24, CoR stands at 111.64%
GIC Re, the Indian public sector reinsurer, has reported an underwriting loss of approximately ₹2,376.95 crore for the half year ended on September 30th, 2024, (H1 2024), as compared to a loss of around ₹3,029.04 crore for the same period in 2023. The reinsurer’s combined ratio improved slightly at 111.64 % for H1’24 as compared […]
Aon and Fathom launch new Florida Flood Model for state insurers to assess exposures
Aon, a global professional services firm, has been certified by the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology (FCHLPM) to launch its new Florida Flood v3.0 model statewide to assess flood exposures in the state and inform re/insurers’ rate filings. Florida Flood v3.0 was developed by Impact Forecasting, Aon’s catastrophe model, in collaboration with global […]
Generali posts strong GWP growth and 94% CoR for 9M’24 despite significant cat losses
Italian insurer Generali has reported a 5% year-on-year increase in its net result to €3 billion for the first nine months of 2024, as gross written premiums (GWP) across the group rose 18% to €70.7 billion amid strong growth in both P&C and life. Group-wide, Generali’s 9M 2024 consolidated operating result increased from €5 billion […]
SCOR falls to Q3’24 net loss as L&H assumption review trumps positive P&C result
French reinsurer SCOR has reported a group net loss of €-117 million in Q3 2024, driven by a negative insurance service result in L&H reinsurance. However, its P&C segment saw a very strong performance, with a combined ratio of 88.3%. At the same time, the firm’s insurance revenue in Q3 2024 was down 6.9% to […]
AIG names Christopher Schaper as Chief Risk Officer
Global insurer American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has appointed Christopher Schaper as its new Chief Risk Officer on a permanent basis, effective immediately. He has held the same role on an interim basis since September 2024, while also serving as AIG’s Global Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO). In an interim capacity, Schaper will continue to serve […]
Protecting Your Vehicle: Essential Tips from the NICB
In an alarming trend, over one million vehicles were stolen last year in the United States – that’s approximately one theft every 30 seconds. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has developed essential guidelines to help protect your vehicle from becoming part of these statistics. Four Critical Steps to Prevent Vehicle Theft 1. Never Leave […]