Farmers Claims Data Reveals 70% of Hail Claims Occur April Through June
According to data from the Farmers Insurance Seasonal Smarts Digest, extreme spring weather brings a significant increase in damage to cars and homes across the country between April and June. The new...
View ArticleFarmers Reports May Storms Result in Estimated $80M in Claims Losses
Storms moving through multiple states at the end of May including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas, have resulted in more than 9,000 claims already filed across multiple states for Farmers...
View ArticleFarmers: Rising Temps Leads to More Auto Thefts and Vandalism
Theft and vandalism is the leading cause of non-collision auto claims in the summer, according to the latest Seasonal Smarts Digest from Farmers Insurance. Among Farmers Insurance customers during the...
View ArticleFarmers Insurance Integrates Veterans Into Disaster Response Efforts
Farmers Insurance, a national multiline insurance group, and Team Rubicon, an El Segundo-based, international nonprofit organization that unites veterans with first responders to provide emergency...
View ArticleWater Damage Claims Expected to Spike Due to Strong El Nino
Winter Storm Jonas’ message to homeowners – a challenging winter lies ahead. The storm that affected 20 states was the result of a particularly strong El Niño, according to the latest Farmers Insurance...
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Enservio Announces Paysurance Payments Platform Mass.-based Enservio, Inc., a provider of payments/contents claim management software and inventory and valuation services for property insurers,...
View ArticlePeople News: HIIG, Farmers, Engle Martin
HIIG Announces Senior Management Promotions Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG), an insurance holding company based in Texas, announced senior management promotions of Peter Smith, Susan...
View ArticleInsurer, Individual Settle With Utah City for 2012 Wildfire
Saratoga Springs, Utah, officials have approved a settlement with one of two men accused of starting a 2012 wildfire by target shooting. The Daily Herald that Jeffery Conant has agreed to pay $35,000...
View ArticleFarmers: Fall Home Insurance Claims Tied to Rising Fire, Liability Claims
New claims data released as part of the Farmers Insurance Seasonal Smarts Digest shows the potential for home insurance claims tied to liability and fire should be at the forefront of homeowners’...
View ArticleFarmers Begins Drone Use on Residential Losses
Farmers Insurance announced a new microdrone fleet that will assist adjusters on residential roof damage claims in areas impacted by hailstorms and other severe weather events. The insurer tapped...
View ArticleFarmers Insurance Adjusters Camp Out to Process Texas Harvey Claims
To process tens of thousands of auto and property claims with losses already well into the billions of dollars, insurance companies have adjusters camping out across Texas. The Houston Chronicle...
View ArticlePeople News: IFG Companies, AIG, Farmers Insurance
IFG Companies Taps Former Zurich Claims Leader for SVP, Chief Claim Officer Position IFG Companies announced the addition of John W. Mahoney as senior vice president and chief claim officer. He will be...
View ArticleLegacy Carriers Embracing Tech with ‘Human Touch’
CHICAGO — The digital transformation of the insurance industry isn’t just for insurtech startups any more. At Allstate, 60 percent of claims are now filed with a cell phone application that allows...
View ArticleOklahoma, Farmers Insurance Reach $25M Settlement Over Earthquake Claims
Oklahoma has reached a $25 million settlement with Farmers Insurance over the company’s handling of earthquake claims, state officials say. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter and Insurance...
View ArticleClaims Business: Hi Marley, PainWorth, Field Pros Direct and SimpliSafe
Hi Marley Releases App for Field Adjusters Insurance companies can’t afford to tell claimants, “don’t call us, we’ll call you.” But a new app announced by Hi Marley gives claims adjusters the option of...
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