For the first time in several years, home sale activity across major markets in south Louisiana picked up in the first half of 2026. Perhaps more telling, so far this year, nearly twice as many companies have filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance for rate decreases than increases, while several other carriers have indicated they plan to hold rates…
Everspan Group, a specialty property and casualty insurance platform and wholly owned subsidiary of Octave Specialty Group, Inc., today announced three senior appointments to support the company’ s continued growth. Bevan Greibesland will join as Chief Underwriting Officer on August 10, followed by Forest Clay Stewart as Chief Operating Officer on August…
Following the issuance of a news release earlier today announcing that Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc., has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which American Family will acquire Bowhead, the Company today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 and cancelled the previously scheduled conference call to…
For the first time in several years, home sale activity across major markets in south Louisiana picked up in the first half of 2026. Perhaps more telling, so far this year, nearly twice as many companies have filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance for rate decreases than increases, while several other carriers have indicated they plan to hold rates…
For farm families, finding healthcare coverage is an important but challenging task. University of Missouri Extension Ag Business Specialist Amie Breshears said health coverage is a crucial topic for farm families. There are income-based options such as the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Wildfires, hurricanes, flash floods- if the past few years has taught us anything, it's that "once-in-a-generation" events seem to be occurring a lot more frequently. That puts the onus on you to focus on a sleepy corner of your financial life that's supposed to protect against these risks: your homeowners' insurance policy. There are three big exceptions to…
JEFFERSON CITY– The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance has released preliminary information about health insurance plans and premiums for the state's 2027 individual and small group markets. "While our review process is ongoing and final rates are subject to change, we encourage Missourians to start exploring their options now," DCI Director…
BY MARK GONGLOFF Quick, name a critical issue in this year’ s midterm elections using just two words. Many of you probably said "food prices" or " Iran war" or "diarrhea lettuce." And you might not be wrong.
