Clark Mindock

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Clark Mindock is a senior reporter for Insurance Insider US based out of New York City. He primarily covers insurance industry regulations, legal affairs and claims.

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Property treaty

Fidelis and Quantedge among new NFIP reinsurers in 2025

Several Lloyd’s syndicates are also now providing cover for the federal insurer.

Clark Mindock, 04 December 2025
North America

777 Partners co-founder Wander hit with federal fraud charges

The executive is charged with defrauding investors out of nearly $500mn.

Clark Mindock, 17 October 2025
Regulation

California governor signs mitigation discount reforms

Newsom has yet to sign a pending bill to create a public cat model.

Clark Mindock, 10 October 2025
M&A

Homeowners' MGA Bamboo sold to CVC at $1.75bn valuation

Seller White Mountains will retain a roughly 15% fully diluted equity stake.

Clark Mindock, 03 October 2025
Regulation

California lawmakers pass bills for Fair Plan cat bonds, create public risk model

The measures also seek to encourage greater wildfire mitigation efforts.

Clark Mindock, 16 September 2025
Regulation

FEMA employees warn that agency cuts make Katrina 2.0 more likely

The group claims the White House is undermining disaster preparedness.

Clark Mindock, 26 August 2025
Personal lines

Universal says no ‘real hungry appetite’ amid new competitors in Florida

At least 14 new companies have opened up shop in the state in recent years.

Clark Mindock, 25 July 2025
Regulation

California regulator approves Verisk cat model for use in ratemaking applications

Insurers must write policies in high-risk areas in order to incorporate the model.

Clark Mindock, 25 July 2025
Catastrophe losses

States sue Trump admin over cuts to FEMA pre-disaster mitigation funding

The suit claims billions of dollars are being illegally withheld.

Clark Mindock, 17 July 2025
Property treaty

Palomar completes 1.6 reinsurance placement with $3.53bn for earthquakes

The company also has $100mn for US hurricane events.

Clark Mindock, 29 May 2025
Regulation

Property litigation down 30% since Florida’s tort reforms: Yaworsky

Florida’s top regulator says he’s eyeing eventual tweaks to the state’s cat fund, too.

Clark Mindock, 28 May 2025
Florida

Florida tort reforms could yield ‘tangible’ reinsurance pricing results: Heritage CEO

California homeowners are also expected to move admitted business to E&S.

Clark Mindock, 07 May 2025