Hurricane coverage adds an average of over $4,500 per year to homeowners insurance premiums in Florida and Louisiana. In Florida, the average premium jumps from $2,557 without hurricane coverage to $7,136 with a 2% hurricane deductible— a difference of $4,579 annually. Louisiana homeowners pay an extra $4,528 per year for the same protection.
U-Haul Holding Company, the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, plans to report its fourth quarter fiscal 2026 financial results after the close of market trading on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. U-Haul Holding Company is the parent company of U-Haul International,…
—The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Warsh takes over a divided central bank wrestling with the economic fallout from the war started by the U.S. and Israel with Iran on Feb. 28. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, said he would oppose Warsh until the Justice Department dropped the investigation, which it finally did…
WASHINGTON — Kevin Warsh will officially take the lead at the Federal Reserve after U.S. senators voted Wednesday to confirm the economist and former central bank governor to replace Chair Jerome Powell.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve in the most divisive confirmation vote in the central bank’s modern history, handing President Donald Trump a landmark win just as fresh inflation data clouds the path to the interest rate cuts he has loudly demanded.
GEICO recently participated in the Small Business Expo in New York City, engaging directly with small business owners and showcasing its evolving commercial insurance portfolio. The company will continue its presence at upcoming expos in Boston on May 27, Los Angeles on Sept. 30, Dallas on Nov. 4 and Atlanta on Dec. 16 as part of its multi-city strategy.
Accelerant Holdings, a data-driven company modernizing the specialty insurance marketplace through the Accelerant Risk Exchange, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. We delivered strong performance against all six of our KPIs, reflecting the ongoing momentum across our business,” said Jeff Radke, Chairman and CEO.“…
The U.S. Senate, in a 54-45 vote, confirmed Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. The Senate voted closely along partisan lines, with Sen. “The president never asked me to predetermine, commit, fix, decide on any interest rate decision in any of our discussions,” Warsh said during a Senate confirmation hearing in April.
–A bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates will be up for consideration in the Illinois House after it cleared the state Senate on Wednesday. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is going to meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome later this month. NBC 5 Chicago reported that the mayor’ s first visit with the Chicago- born pope is set for May 28.
May 13– Desperate to get a handle on rising property insurance costs driven by natural disasters, some state lawmakers are opening up a new line of attack in the effort to force oil companies to bear the cost of climate change effects. In three states, Democratic lawmakers introduced bills this session that would allow insurance companies or state attorneys…
Rising liability insurance costs are prompting doctors to call on states to impose more limits on the damages patients can collect in malpractice cases. Why it matters: More than half of the states have enacted malpractice payout limits, in an effort to make insurance premiums more predictable. But groups led by the American Medical Association say that without more relief,…
The Illinois Secretary of State’ s office expressed support for the bill at a Senate Insurance Committee hearing on Tuesday. “Drivers in Illinois are facing hardships due to increasing automobile insurance rates, and they want oversight to ensure that their rates are not excessive or unfairly discriminatory,” Williams said. Jennifer Hammer spoke on behalf of…
"When shopping for coverage, it is important to use the Health Insurance Marketplace or an insurance agent or company that you have verified is licensed. Only licensed insurance companies and agents are authorized to sell insurance in Michigan, so it is important to verify a company's legitimacy before making a purchase. Michiganders can purchase…
The Senate confirmed former finance executive and former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh as the U.S. central bank’s new chair May 13.
Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the 17th leader of the Federal Reserve, becoming America’s economist-in-chief at a moment of resurgent inflation, public discontent with the economy and unprecedented attacks on the Fed’s independence. Driving the news: Warsh was confirmed to a four-year term as Fed chair Wednesday by a 54-45 Senate vote. He received unanimous support from…
Florida ranks among the most expensive states in the nation for home insurance, prompting some South Florida homeowners to forgo coverage altogether— even as hurricane season approaches. According to Bankrate, only Nebraska and Louisiana outpace Florida in average home-insurance costs. In Fort Lauderdale‘ s Edgewood neighborhood, historic rainfall three…
—Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, bringing new leadership to the powerful central bank.
Healthcare organizations entered 2026 facing continued financial pressure, rising specialty drug costs and growing demand for behavioral healthcare while also being pushed to modernize operations and improve access. From prior authorization reform and AI deployment to GLP-1 management and Medicare Advantage pressure, these trends are already…
The moratorium will not impact current enrollments, and existing providers can continue to deliver services to Medicare beneficiaries.
