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The cuts amount to roughly 2% of the insurer’s US workforce.

Ahead of third quarter earnings, many personal lines insurers are pulling several levers to right-size their operations, including conducting layoffs and reducing exposure.

White Mountains’ final stake could range between 62%-81% of Bamboo, and the Bermudian’s investment in connection with the deal could be around $246mn-$323mn.

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Data shows Texas developments parallel some of the trends in other troubled states, but it is heading in from a stronger position.

From 2020 to 2023, P&C replacement costs increased by 45% on average, whereas inflation for the overall US economy increased 15% within that same period, though the forecast expects that to change.

In 2022, Texas ranked third in incurred losses behind Florida and California, clocking in at $53bn, according to data from the Insurance Council of Texas.

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Farmers’ agents in Florida will be offered an appointment with Slide. Renewals issued by Slide will begin for February 2024 effective dates.

In a presentation before Florida lawmakers, Cerio noted recent success in Citizens’ efforts to move policyholders to private insurers and reduce risk exposure.

The most important factors driving insured losses over the years include hurricanes, other weather-related events, inflation, and excess litigation.

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