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Alternative Risk Funding

Unlocking the Potential of Alternative Risk Funding

By Business Insurance, Employee Benefits
Navigating the world of organizational strategy involves exploring alternative risk funding solutions. If your traditional insurance costs are higher than you'd like, there are various options for both commercial insurance and employee benefits. This blog post highlights self-funded insurance, captives, risk retention groups (RRGs), and stop-loss policies, offering simple explanations on how these models can fortify your organization against uncertainties.
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Rising Commercial Insurance Rates: Strategies to Manage Costs

By Business Insurance, From the Experts, Insurance Update
According to Ivan's Index for the third quarter, rising commercial insurance rates were observed across all primary business lines, except for workers' compensation. Key trends include: Commercial Auto: ⇑ 7% (6.5% in Q3 2022) Business Owner’s Policy: ⇑ 7.74% (7.56% in Q3 2022) General Liability: ⇑ 5.43% (5.21% in Q3 2022) Commercial Property: ⇑ 10.08% (9.77% in Q3 2022) Umbrella: ⇑ 5.29% (5.12% in Q3 2022) Workers' compensation was the only line to see a decrease, with rates dropping by roughly 1%. Decoding the Drivers Behind Rates Several factors contribute to rising commercial insurance rates: Economic Factors: Inflation and economic growth increase exposures, driving up premiums.…
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