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Catastrophe losses
LA fire subrogation: The ~$8bn dollar question
The market expects a lower proportion of restoration by utilities than after 2018’s Camp Fire.
Rachel Dalton
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January 21, 2026
Catastrophe losses
Is the industry underestimating quake risk?
Over 30 years after the Northridge earthquake, quakes have fallen out of market discussions.
Adam Kovac
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January 20, 2026
Catastrophe losses
End of California drought doesn’t mean no wildfire risk: KCC’s Clark
Increased vegetation could spell trouble in the future.
Adam Kovac
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January 16, 2026
Catastrophe losses
Palisades and Eaton wildfires were 1-in-35-year event: Gallagher Re
The broker has analyzed the differences in wildfire risk between Northern and Southern California.
Jai Singh
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January 14, 2026
Regulation
California’s Lara backs bill to end claims payment ‘delays and runarounds’
The bill would also mandate guaranteed replacement cost coverage.
Clark Mindock
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January 07, 2026
Catastrophe losses
More than $22.4bn in claims paid out from California wildfires: APCIA
This is lower than some estimates, which had put insured losses at over $30bn.
Adam Kovac
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January 05, 2026
Brokers
Alliant enlists Newfront’s Johnson as EVP within M&A specialty vertical
Based in San Francisco, the executive specializes in venture capital and AI companies.
Jairo Ibarra
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December 23, 2025
M&A
WTW back in M&A game with Newfront after nearly a decade on the sidelines
The deal valued the tech-driven broker at over ~21x 2025 adjusted Ebitda, suggesting a hefty premium.
Jairo Ibarra
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December 16, 2025
Brokers
Newfront deal enhances WTW’s presence in high-growth specialties: CEO Hess
WTW still has meaningful capital to deploy next year but will provide details on its next earnings call.
Jairo Ibarra
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December 10, 2025
Catastrophe losses
Commercial E&S carriers eyeing California growth despite wildfire risk
Admitted carriers on the other hand are still exercising caution as regulatory reforms take hold.
Adam Kovac
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December 03, 2025
Regulation
Farmers lifts cap on new homeowners’ policies in California
The carrier said it anticipates a better market due to recent reforms.
Clark Mindock
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November 24, 2025
Personal Lines
AM Best downgrades State Farm FSR on cats and regs environment
The ratings agency said that it continues to assess State Farm’s balance sheet among the strongest.
Clark Mindock
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November 17, 2025
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