Insuring Lower-Risk Coastlines
Along much of the coastal United State, homeowners face the twin challenges of insurance affordability and availability. But not all coastal states face the same catastrophic threats. In these exclusive interview with Insurance Journal, Ken St.Onge talks with insurance regulators from Connecticut, Maine and Maryland about the market for coastal insurance in their states.
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While CNA saw an improvement in its investment income for the third quarter, as did other insurers, economists suggest that overall, the PC industry has to get accustomed to the idea of lower investment income for the foreseeable future. We asked Thomas Motamed, CNA Financial’s CEO and chairman, whether he thinks the industry is prepared [...]
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