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Vision & Mission

Founded over 85 years ago, the Loss Executives Association provides a forum for discussion, study and consideration of common loss adjustment problems to explore options and alternatives. It is the LEA’s belief that a better understanding of such problems is the ultimate goal of the educational process.

Stephen P. Cronin, Jr. Memorial Award

Each year, the Loss Executives Association (LEA) presents the Stephen P. Cronin, Jr. Memorial Award to a deserving member. This prestigious award exemplifies their outstanding service and dedication to the Association with their donation of time, skill and expertise in the property claims profession.

Education

The Loss Executives Association provides substantial benefits to both its Regular and Associate members. The LEA is dedicated to investing in the future and developing expertise for property claims professionals. Most Regular members are senior property claims professionals with significant expertise and decades of experience in the business.

News

Gen Digital Overturns $481M Patent Award on Columbia University Lawsuit

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday overturned a $481 million ruling that New York’s Columbia University had won against software company Gen Digital for infringing patents related to cybersecurity technology. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit said …

Nuro’s Self-Driving Car Tech Hits Tokyo Streets in First International Deployment

U.S.-based startup Nuro said on Wednesday its self-driving vehicles are now operating on public roads in Tokyo with safety operators present, marking the company’s first international autonomous deployment. The Nvidia- and Uber-backed company said it did not train its system …

State Farm’s California Homeowners Rate Request: It’s Settled — Almost

The long back-and-forth struggle between State Farm General Insurance Company, the California Department of Insurance and Consumer Watchdog is winding down, with the parties agreeing that an emergency 17% homeowners insurance rate hike will stand. That 17% increase, and increases …