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4/27/2025

The Price of Progress: How Living Costs Have Outpaced Wages Over 100 Years

The story of America’s cost of living is, at its core, a reflection of how society has evolved-economically, culturally, and technologically-over the past century. To truly appreciate the magnitude of this transformation, it’s worth stepping back into the 1920s, an era marked by exuberance and innovation, and comparing it to the realities of 2025. The numbers, when laid side by side, offer a striking narrative not just about prices, but about the changing nature of American life.

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4/27/2025

Navigating the Crosscurrents of the 2025 Financial Markets

As we approach the midpoint of 2025, the financial markets are caught in a complex web of optimism and anxiety. The recent rally in major indices, led by technology giants, offers a glimmer of hope, but it would be shortsighted to ignore the persistent headwinds shaping the economic landscape.

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4/22/2025

The Rise of Nuclear and Thermonuclear Verdicts

Nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts—jury awards exceeding $10 million and $100 million, respectively—are reshaping the auto insurance landscape, driving unprecedented financial pressures on insurers and policyholders alike. These massive payouts, fueled by shifting jury attitudes and aggressive legal strategies, are forcing insurers to recalibrate risk models, tighten underwriting, and pass costs to consumers through higher premiums. Here’s how these verdicts are impacting the industry and what it means for future rates

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4/21/2025

2025 US Hurricane Season Forecast: Insurance Industry Perspectives and Comparisons to 2024

A look at the 2025 hurricane forecast as compared to the same predictions for 2024 predictions and the corresponding results. 

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3/26/2025

Admitted vs Non-Admitted: Key Differences

Admitted and non-admitted insurance carriers serve distinct roles in risk management, each with unique regulatory frameworks, protections, and applications. Understanding these differences is critical for businesses evaluating insurance strategies.

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2/4/2025

Igniting Passion for Captives and Risk Management at USC

Last week, I had the opportunity to introduce the world of captive insurance to bright young minds at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business. Joined by industry experts David Ward, Laura Rodrigo, and Karen Strange, we dove into the realm of captives with two risk management classes and then the Gamma Iota Sigma society.

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1/13/2025

Captive Insurance Reduces Premium Volatility

One of the key advantages of captive insurance is the ability to achieve pricing stability. As a captive matures and accumulates capital and surplus, it becomes better equipped to retain risk and insulate itself from fluctuations in the commercial insurance market.

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