Allen Laman

Seattle

Writer and Editor at Claims Journal

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Articles

Average U.S. Vehicle Age Approaching 13 Years, New Report Shows

2 weeks ago | carriermanagement.com | Allen Laman

Cars on the road are more than a dozen years old on average and they’re getting older. The average age of U.S. vehicles on the road rose to 12.7 years in 2024 and is expected to hit 13 years by 2026, a new report from CCC Intelligent Solutions shows. CCC data shows that the average vehicle age was 11.4 years in 2014.
Average U.S. Vehicle Age Approaching 13 Years, New Report Shows

3 weeks ago | claimsjournal.com | Allen Laman

Cars on the road are more than a dozen years old on average and they’re getting older. The average age of U.S. vehicles on the road rose to 12.7 years in 2024 and is expected to hit 13 years by 2026, a new report from CCC Intelligent Solutions shows. CCC data shows that the average vehicle age was 11.4 years in 2014.
Group Sues California Department of Insurance Over FAIR Plan Surcharges

1 month ago | insurancejournal.com | Allen Laman

A consumer advocacy group has sued the California Department of Insurance and Commissioner Ricardo Lara to block hundreds of millions of dollars in surcharges that could soon appear on California homeowners’ insurance bills.
InsurTech Profile: Tech Innovation Guides Work at Turvi

1 month ago | carriermanagement.com | Allen Laman

Maybe it had something to do with being a kid when the first “Star Wars” movie was released. Or maybe it was that sense of satisfaction from writing a line of code on an Apple II and watching the computer act on it. Enter your email to read the full article. Work Email Address Yes, send me the free daily newsletter with insights for P/C carrier executives
Majority of Small Business Leaders Think AI Will Play A Crucial Role in Work Safety

1 month ago | claimsjournal.com | Allen Laman

More than half of small business leaders believe artificial intelligence will play a “crucial role” in worker safety over the next five years, according to a new report from Pie Insurance. A survey of decision-makers from just over a thousand small businesses found that 64% of leaders are bullish about AI’s role in workplace safety in the near future. The survey found 81% of those businesses are open to incorporating AI into daily operations and that 44% actively use AI today.
Roof Repair and Replacement Costs Up Nearly 30% Since 2022: Verisk

1 month ago | carriermanagement.com | Allen Laman

Roof repair and replacement cost value totaled nearly $31 billion last year — up nearly 30% since 2022, according to a new report from Verisk. The strategic data analytics and technology provider reported that roof-related line items made up more than a quarter of all residential claim value in 2024. Wind and hail were the predominant drivers of these loss costs and accounted for more than half of all residential claims.
Roof Repair and Replacement Costs up Nearly 30% Since 2022, Report Shows

1 month ago | claimsjournal.com | Allen Laman

Roof repair and replacement cost value totaled nearly $31 billion last year — up nearly 30% since 2022, according to a new report from Verisk. The strategic data analytics and technology provider reported that roof-related line items made up more than a quarter of all residential claim value in 2024. Wind and hail were the predominant drivers of these loss costs and accounted for more than half of all residential claims.
Roof Repair and Replacement Costs Up Nearly 30% Since 2022: Verisk

1 month ago | insurancejournal.com | Allen Laman

Roof repair and replacement cost value totaled nearly $31 billion last year — up nearly 30% since 2022, according to a new report from Verisk. The strategic data analytics and technology provider reported that roof-related line items made up more than a quarter of all residential claim value in 2024. Wind and hail were the predominant drivers of these loss costs and accounted for more than half of all residential claims.
Majority of Small Biz Leaders Think AI Will Play 'Crucial Role' in Work Safety - Carrier Management

1 month ago | carriermanagement.com | Allen Laman

More than half of small business leaders believe artificial intelligence will play a “crucial role” in worker safety over the next five years, according to a new report from Pie Insurance. A survey of decision-makers from just over a thousand small businesses found that 64% of leaders are bullish about AI’s role in workplace safety in the near future. The survey found 81% of those businesses are open to incorporating AI into daily operations and that 44% actively use AI today.
Majority of Small Biz Leaders Think AI Will Play ‘Crucial Role’ in Work Safety

1 month ago | insurancejournal.com | Allen Laman

More than half of small business leaders believe artificial intelligence will play a “crucial role” in worker safety over the next five years, according to a new report from Pie Insurance. A survey of decision-makers from just over a thousand small businesses found that 64% of leaders are bullish about AI’s role in workplace safety in the near future. The survey found 81% of those businesses are open to incorporating AI into daily operations and that 44% actively use AI today.