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FEMA Head Said He Was Unaware of US Hurricane Season, Sources Say
Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the U.S. disaster agency said he had not been…
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Afore Insurance secures strategic investment
“We’re thrilled to welcome John Neace to Afore as an investor, board member and visionary leader,” said Michael Garguilo, president and CEO of Afore. “His…
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Progressive Insurance launches new initiative to help first-generation homebuyers
“We believe homeownership should be an achievable goal for more Americans,” said Tricia Griffith, CEO at Progressive. “Progress is at the heart of everything we…
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Mountain Life Insurance enters Oklahoma market
Mountain Life, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, has been offering insurance products since 1972. The company stated it is preparing to appoint agents and connect with…
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Doritos, M&Ms Could Be Forced to Include Warning Labels in Texas
A Texas bill on the verge of becoming law would require labels on packaged food from Skittles to Mountain Dew that warn about ingredients “not…
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Central US Braces for Another Round of Severe Weather
Areas of the Central United States still recovering from severe storms last month face a threat of more severe weather this week, with heavy rain,…
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InterWest Acquires Armstrong & Associates Insurance Services
InterWest Insurance Services has acquired Armstrong & Associates Insurance Services in California. Martin Armstrong will remain in a leadership role, with all employees coming over…
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New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Team Agrees Sponsorship Deal With Broker Gallagher
New Zealand Rugby agreed a sponsorship deal with Gallagher insurance that will give the US-based insurance brokerage naming rights on the playing kit of the All Blacks rugby team. Gallagher’s brand will appear on… More
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Hard Market, Valuable Research, Public Perception & Antitrust Litigation Pressure Higher Education World
The U.S. higher education insurance market is as diverse as the academic degrees these institutions offer. But one…
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A Fun Way for Your Agency to Discuss Recruiting
Recruitment doesn’t have to be a dull subject. Imagine discussing it in a more enjoyable way at your…
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Captives to Remain Viable as Market Softens
By Allen Laman As commercial property insurance rates moderate, the value and relevance of captive insurance companies isn’t…
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Workers’ Comp Premiums Fall 3% in 2024; Combined Ratio Holds at 86: NCCI
By Andrea Wells Workers’ compensation remained a healthy and profitable line in 2024, but claims severity grew with…
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May the Combined Ratio R.I.P. (for Measuring Profit)
When Mr. Best of AM Best created the combined ratio, he did the industry and arguably the world…
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Renewal Rates Continue Upward YOY for Most Commercial Lines: Ivans Index
Premium renewal rates increased year-over-year for all major commercial lines except workers’ compensation, according to first-quarter 2025 results…
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How to Keep Third-Party Events from Becoming First-Party Losses
Vendor-related risks, whether from technology suppliers or non-technology partners, have always been a concern and often drive a…
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Q1 Shows ‘Clear’ Signs of Commercial P/C Softening, Says CIAB
By Chad Hemenway According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums…
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Homeowners Insurance Market Turns Corner
If you write personal lines–or own a home–then you know. Homeowners insurance rates are up–significantly in some states…
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Asia-Pacific insurers rethink risk amid regulatory and cyber pressures
“The risk landscape for Australian insurers has never been more complex, with heightened cybersecurity threats, macroeconomic and geopolitical…