The Opelika City Council approved new regulations for hemp stores during its regular Tuesday meeting. •„The city council approved an annual Excess Loss Insurance contract with Wellpoint. •„The city council approved an annual General Liability Insurance agreement with Marsh& McLennan Agency.
WASHINGTON— Factory production unexpectedly fell in August and higher oil prices and rising interest rates could offset some of the support from an artificial intelligence build-out, likely keeping activity moderate for the rest of the year. The U.S. central bank raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time in three years and expects further hikes in…
Wyoming is known for many things: wideopen spaces, resilient communities, and weather so unpredictable that even lifelong residents are kept guessing. While you can't control the wind-or the sudden temperature drop that hits right when you left your jacket at home-you can prepare for life's uncertainties. Good news: The Wyoming Department of Insurance is…
September is National Insurance Month. Insurance plays a vital role in your financial well-being. Accidents happen and storms come, but one way to protect yourself from financial hardship is to have the proper insurance coverage.
Pet owners across the nation are getting a costly surprise a year into their pet insurance plans. The increases can be eye-popping, with some social media users reporting their pet insurance premiums jumped from $200 per year to $1,362— a 581% increase. Nick VinZant, director of public relations at Trupanion, agreed. "
Fraud, inaccurate information, and misrepresentation cost the U.S. personal auto and homeowners insurance markets an estimated $45.3 billion annually, according to an analysis released by insurance risk-assessment company Clearspeed. The FBI has also estimated the impact at $400– $700 annually for the average U.S. family. Clearspeed calculated its…
Much of this move came from profit taking ahead of the weekend and a lack of news regarding Iran and the U.S. "For the week, November soybeans gained 7 cents while March gained 10-3/ 4 cents. After the Federal Reserve raised interest rates this week, the U.S. dollar rose sharply, which also likely weighed on prices toward the end of the week. "
Crystal River on Monday unanimously approved a two-year extension to its contract with insurer Public Risk Management, saving $28,000 in annual premiums. Another $385,000 claim from Hurricane Helene is expected to be settled soon and will raise the reimbursement thus far to a total of $4 million. Jonathan Rivera with World Risk Management, which is the…
SACRAMENTO— California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara introduced proposed regulations Wednesday to bar auto insurance companies from using marital status when calculating rates, taking aim at a 30- year-old industry pricing mechanism. The proposal would eliminate a key optional rating factor permitted since 1996, aligning California's…
The erosion of trust and confidence in the medical industry has had serious ramifications and it began well before COVID, the Internet and private health insurance or Medicare. The lack of trust has serious consequences for everyone, particularly in costs. Improving that trust would pay dividends in lower costs and better outcomes.
Brad Finstad and United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson to talk about crop insurance, recent changes to the program and offer suggestions for the program at the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce& Tourism Friday afternoon. Attendees were especially grateful to the congressman for the bill he introduced,…
