Various factors will make 2018 a challenging year for economic policymakers and forecasters. This report discusses economic and financial trends; personal and commercial lines trends; and includes special commentary on the impact of the federal tax cuts on the insurance industry.
For parents, the excitement of having a first-time driver in the house is usually tempered with worry. Of course, safety concern is uppermost in most parents' minds but other stressors—like the high cost of insuring your new driver and the financial liability implications of a teen driving mishap—can be reduced with these steps.
Dr. Philip Klotzbach, a non-resident scholar for the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), and Michael M. Bell, both scientists with the Colorado State University, have issued an early 2018 hurricane forecast that calls for a slightly above-average season. 2018 is predicted to have seven hurricanes and 14 named storms. More
#Marijuana retailers are expected to see a spike in sales on #NationalWeedDay but #carcrashes are also expected to increase today: PCI - Property Casualty Insurers Association of America #420Day
This year’s #FactBook2018 is here! To purchase, click here:
Florida’s small P/C #insurers have withstood losses from #HurricaneIrma and a legal environment that’s dubbed a “judicial hellhole” by the American Tort Reform Association: Demotech, Inc. Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Activities that take a drivers’ attention away from the road are a major #safety threat. Learn more about this widespread problem here: #DDAM NHTSA Nationwide Children's Hospital Journal of Adolescent Health
The #insurance industry is growing. “How fast,” you ask? Get the answers and more in the #FactBook2018, now available for download:
Learn the secrets to saving money on #lifeinsurance (while still getting the right type and amount of protection for your family’s needs).
There were 442 fatal crashes in 2015 in which mobile phone use was cited as source of driver distraction. Get more facts about #DistractedDriving here: #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth Nationwide Children's Hospital Journal of Adolescent Health NHTSA
When a #tornado approaches, know how to stay safe and speed recovery. Learn more about #twisters and how to protect yourself and your family: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)
Get access to the latest facts and information on the #insurance industry at your fingertips. Purchase the I.I.I. #FactBook2018 here:
Get all the information you need about #auto #insurance, all in one place: National Association of Insurance Commissioners AAA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kim Kirchner, Coburn Communication: (212) 536-9837; Kim.Kirchner@coburnww.com NEW YORK, April 11, 2018 – Known for offering the latest qualitative figures and developments within the insurance industry, the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) has published its… Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org NEW YORK, April 5, 2018 — Dog bites and other dog-related injuries accounted for more than one third of all homeowners liability claim dollars paid out in 2017, costing almost $700 million, according to the Insurance In… Read More
