Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software and analytics for property and casualty insurers, today released new findings from its 2026 AI in Insurance Report examining consumer attitudes toward artificial intelligence in severe weather monitoring and catastrophe response. The data suggests consumers are increasingly open to insurers using…
After Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Federal Reserve chairman last week, he received a stark reminder of the challenges facing the central bank. President Trump's "solution" to the economic problems facing many Americans is lower interest rates. Jerome Powell, who Warsh is succeeding as Fed chair, has refused to lower rates to the level desired by President Trump.
Severe weather and car insurance claims: What causes the most damage and what to do about it. When storms strike, car damage from hail, wind, flood or falling debris can be costly. *Since insurers place binding restrictions on policy changes once a storm is named, add comprehensive coverage to your policy before hurricane season begins on June 1.
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Board:. At EMERGE Financial Health 2026 Scaling Progress, Shaping the Future, Atlanta, Georgia. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today.1 In preparing for this event, I found myself reflecting on the evolution of the concept of financial health.
The following information was released by Delaware Senate Democrats:. Kamela Smithseeks to expand access for comprehensive menopause and perimenopause care across the state. Nicole Poore, prime sponsor of the bill.
The following information was released by Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus:. Today, the PA House Finance Committee held a public hearing on legislation that would establish a new tax credit for small businesses that contribute to their employees' health insurance premiums. Steve Samuleson, chair of the House Finance Committee and a…
The Bank of England announced layoffs in March 2026 from a base of 5,700. Germany's Bundesbank reports a core staff of 10,333. The Reserve Bank of India has a staff of 13,520, according to the Economic Times, a business newspaper that focuses on India. President Trump and the Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, have been speaking about the issue.
Mark R. Warner and John Kennedy, members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introduced theDiscount Window Preparedness Act of 2026, legislation to improve the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve discount window, a liquiditytool that provides short-term loans to depository institutions, such as commercial and community banks…
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, today sent a letter to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors requesting information regarding the recent decision to grant a limited-purpose Federal Reserve master account to Kraken Financial, a Wyoming-chartered Special Purpose Depository Institution…
He said inflation rose marginally for two consecutive months, largely induced by external shocks, especially the ongoing war between the US/ Israel and Iran, which has exerted upward pressure on energy prices and transportation costs.. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, said the impact of the United States/ Israel and Iran conflict on…
