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The Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company, Connecticut's captive insurer for crumbling foundations, has replaced over 1,100 foundations and plans to conclude operations by 2031. With more than $172 million paid in claims, it seeks a final $100 million in funding to address remaining homeowners affected by pyrrhotite-related foundation failures. Read More

Verisk's first-quarter 2025 Property Report highlights a decline in claims volume alongside a sharp rise in replacement costs, primarily from California wildfires. Reconstruction, labor, and material costs increased across North America. The report also notes impacts from tariffs, immigration policies, and weakening builder confidence heading into the remainder of 2025. Read More

Gallagher Re's "1st View: Challenging the Status Quo" highlights a more competitive reinsurance market at the July 2025 renewal. Buyers saw property rate reductions and stable casualty pricing, with reinsurers in strong financial shape and seeking to deploy capital while maintaining discipline across segments and geographies. Read More

The US property-casualty industry reported a $22 billion underwriting gain in 2024, reversing the prior year's loss. While personal auto drove much of the turnaround, commercial lines—including property, workers compensation, and liability—also performed well, according to AM Best's latest report on the sector's financial results. Read More

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Global Insurance Market Report 2025 Mid-Year Update highlights stable solvency, liquidity, and profitability in the insurance sector. The report focuses on emerging risks such as geoeconomic fragmentation, private credit investments, artificial intelligence adoption, cyber threats, and climate-related risks ahead of a detailed year-end analysis. Read More