NAMIC Association News


Report: Catastrophe losses in 2007 impacted by high losses from flood and storm damage in Europe

NAMIC dailyLead | Dec 29, 2008

According to initial estimates, tens of thousands of people were killed by natural and man-made catastrophes in 2007. The catastrophes led to overall financial losses of $61 billion across the globe. Property insurers had to contend with losses totaling $25 billion. The preliminary estimates of catastrophe losses in 2007 mentioned in the Swiss Re sigma include three insured losses running into the billions in Europe, two in North America, and one in Asia.


Older drivers' fatal crashes trend down; many say they self-limit driving

NAMIC dailyLead | Dec 24, 2008

Despite growing numbers of older drivers on the road, fewer died in crashes and fewer were involved in fatal collisions between 1997 and 2006 than in years past, a new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study reports.


NAMIC Claims Conference, Feb. 4-6

NAMIC dailyLead | Dec 19, 2008

This year's Claims Conference is specifically designed to provide innovative solutions for claims operations. A variety of sessions allows you to customize the schedule (link to agenda) to meet your needs. Register now for this annual idea and information exchange for claims managers in sunny and warm San Antonio. 


Report: Identifying at-risk customers critical for insurance carriers

NAMIC dailyLead | Dec 19, 2008

Although 85 percent of auto insurance customers indicate they are loyal to their carriers, more than one-third of auto insurance policyholders shopped for a new insurance provider, according to the J.D. Power and Associates "2008 Insurance Retention/Defection Study" released Wednesday.


Insurance regs could significantly affect California's economy

NAMIC dailyLead | Dec 18, 2008

California insurance consumers and the state's economy could be severely harmed if proposed changes are made to the state's insurance rate approval structure. That was the message delivered in written comments to California insurance officials last week by NAMIC.


Register today for NAMIC's Advanced Boot Camp

NAMIC dailyLead | Dec 16, 2008

Already have an understanding of corporate governance? Then we invite you to join us in New Orleans for Advanced Director's Boot Camp. Designed specifically for directors, Advanced Boot Camp will cover in-depth governance policies and practices, enterprise risk management and evaluation of your CEO. Review the online agenda for more information.


Time is running out! NAMIC CLU Seminar -- Feb. 24 and 25

NAMIC dailyLead | Dec 15, 2008

Register for the 2009 Commercial Lines Underwriting Seminar and save $100. This year's agenda features engaging general sessions, informative concurrent sessions and a BONUS workers' compensation track. Check out the complete agenda online or register today.


NAMIC Claims Conference, Feb. 4 to 6

NAMIC dailyLead | Dec 12, 2008

This year's Claims Conference is specifically designed to provide innovative solutions for claims operations. A variety of sessions allows you to customize the schedule to meet your needs. Register now for this annual idea and information exchange for claims managers in sunny and warm San Antonio.


Register today for NAMIC's Advanced Boot Camp

NAMIC dailyLead | Dec 11, 2008

Already have an understanding of corporate governance? Then we invite you to join us in New Orleans for Advanced Director's Boot Camp. Designed specifically for directors, Advanced Boot Camp will cover in-depth governance policies and practices, enterprise risk management and evaluation of your CEO. Review the online agenda for more information.




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