By any account, 2016 was quite the year, notable for many game-changing events across the globe and right here in the U.S.   

The dynamic cultural, business and political climate has had and will continue to have a significant impact on the world of insurance. Start your retrospective review with  6 Minutes of History From 2016 . 

The author says, "At no time in the history of insurance can we find one year that includes this many game-changing events."    We offer a list of links to stories wrapping up key events in 2016, and a look to experts to predict some of the trends we'll be seeing in 2017.   

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Due to a combined loss ratio of 118% and $24 million lost between 2012-2016, State Auto will be implementing an overall rate increase of 21% on their current (legacy) Personal Auto book. This change is effective 1/26/17 for new business and 3/23/17 for renewals, and is mainly focused on bodily injury coverage. 

In the coming months, State Auto will also be launching a New Portal with several improvements including:

Please contact your underwriter or marketing representative with any questions or concerns.

MA BOP Conversion Updates

MAPFRE will begin converting all MA BOP policies to their new MAPFRE Connect product, starting with policies with 3/1/17 effective dates. Your customers will receive renewal policy documentation approximately 50 days prior to the effective date including the policy, a renewal notice and a formal notice to policyholders.

Please click here to read the full announcement.

New Commercial Lines Replacement Cost Estimator

Please contact your underwriter or marketing representative with any questions or concerns.

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