Allen Laman

Seattle

Writer and Editor at Claims Journal

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Articles

Group Sues California Department of Insurance Over FAIR Plan Surcharges

1 week 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 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
Insuring 'Red Zone' High-Value Homes - Carrier Management

3 weeks ago | carriermanagement.com | Allen Laman

When the calendar flipped to 2025, Lacey Garrison Strom was optimistic. As the executive vice president of private client services at California-based Heffernan Insurance Brokers, Garrison Strom secures insurance coverage for affluent clients across the Golden State. Her renewals were flat — some even went down. “I was so excited,” she reflected in a February interview. “This is going to be our year.
Insuring 'Red Zone' High-Value Homes: A Look at California's Wildfires and the Luxury Home Insurance Market

1 month ago | mynewmarkets.com | Allen Laman

When the calendar flipped to 2025, Lacey Garrison Strom was optimistic. As the executive vice president of private client services at California-based Heffernan Insurance Brokers, Garrison Strom secures insurance coverage for affluent clients across the Golden State. Her renewals were flat--some even went down. "I was so excited," she reflected in a February interview.