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2020 hurricane forecast updated: 'Extremely active' season expected

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season activity is projected to be “extremely active,” according to Triple-I non-resident scholar Dr. Phil Klotzbach. Dr. Klotzbach, an atmospheric scientist at Colorado State University (CSU), and his team project that the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will have 24 named storms—up from 20 in the previous forecast. Video: Updated 2020 Forecast

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Insurance Industry 2020 - Commentary on first quarter financial results

2020 first-quarter data in comparison to both the previous quarter and the first quarters of prior years, gave little hint of the shock that was to follow in 2020’s second quarter. Indeed, for the property/casualty  insurance industry, the first quarter of 2020 generally went well. 

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INTERNET INSURER- An insurer that sells exclusively via the Internet.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENT /'REPO'- Agreement between a buyer and seller where the seller agrees to repurchase the securities at an agreed upon time and price. Repurchase agreements involving U.S. government securities are utilized by the Federal Reserve to control the money supply.

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Recession, Pandemic to Affect P/C Underwriting Results, New Triple-I / Milliman Report Shows

For immediate release Milliman: Jeremy Engdahl-Johnson, jeremy.engdahl-johnson@milliman Triple-I: Michael Barry, michaelb@iii.org   NEW YORK – August 13, 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic and the recession it started will result in no premium growth for 2020 and a deteriorated combine… Read More

Triple-I: Updated Colorado State University Forecast Says ‘Extremely Active’ 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Will Continue

For immediate release New York Press Office: (917) 923-8245; media@iii.org   NEW YORK, Aug. Read More

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