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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

Insurers Want a Bigger Slice of the Bank Risk Transfer Boom

Insurers are aiming for a bigger slice of the market for significant risk transfers this year as banks step up their use of the hedging instruments. Firms expect to participate in about 50% more SRTs than in 2025, according to …

Brazil Seeks $97 Million From App Discord Over User Protections

Brazil’s government is seeking 500 million reais ($97.1 million) in damages from chat app Discord Inc. in a local lawsuit, while also demanding that the platform strengthen protections for children and women and comply with Brazilian law. The Justice Ministry …

PwC International Can’t Exit Evergrande Case, HK Court Rules

A Hong Kong court declined to remove PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd. from a multibillion-dollar lawsuit brought by China Evergrande liquidators against the firm and its Hong Kong and mainland Chinese affiliates. Deputy High Court Judge Patrick Fung said the evidence PwC …