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A world without TRIA: Incalculable risk

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) expires at the end of 2020 but insurers are already grappling with the possibility of a world without TRIA. While the private market for terrorism insurance has grown, there are doubts whether the industry can write terrorism insurance without a federal backstop.  

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Insurance Industry Global macro and insurance outlook
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Wildfire response: A conversation with a fire chief

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Homeowners + Renters Insurance How to create a home inventory

In the event of a fire or other disaster, would you be able to remember all your possessions? Having an up-to-date home inventory will help you get your insurance claim settled faster, verify losses and help you purchase the correct amount of insurance.

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Auto Insurance Avoid a deer-car collision
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About the Industry Careers in insurance
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Auto Insurance Auto insurance basics—understanding your coverage
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Catastrophes Background on: Hurricane and windstorm deductibles
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Insurance rating variables: What they are and why they matter

Rating variables are an indispensable tool for setting the cost of insurance and restricting their use can have unintended consequences, according to a new paper released jointly by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and the Insurance Information Institute.

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Cannabis and the workplace: Haze of confusion
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Catastrophes Fact file: Florida hurricane insurance
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Industry update: Yesterday, today and tomorrow
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Employment trends in the insurance industry

I.I.I. Glossary

EQUITY- In investments, the ownership interest of shareholders. In a corporation, stocks as opposed to bonds.

GUN LIABILITY- A legal concept that holds gun manufacturers liable for the cost of injuries caused by guns. Several cities have filed lawsuits based on this concept.

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I.I.I., University of Pennsylvania Announce Winning Teams in 2nd Annual Hack-for-Resilience

For immediate release New York Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org    NEW YORK, September 17, 2019—Four student entries were given top honors this month at a competition aimed at improving individual and community resilience to natural disasters and co-sponsored by the Insurance Informat… Read More

I.I.I. Issues Its First-Ever Global Macro and Insurance Outlook

For immediate release New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org NEW YORK, September 10, 2019—Nearly every large economy’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth worldwide is expected to be lower in 2019 than in 2018 yet insurers have found ways to remain profitable, according to a new Insura… Read More

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Insuretech Connect Conference
September
23
2019
Location: Las Vegas, NV; Website
NAMIC’s 124th Annual Convention
September
23
2019
Location: National Harbor, MD; Website
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