Americans remain frustrated with high living expenses, driven by high gas prices and inflation. Even before the start of the Iran war, Americans felt gripped by an affordability crisis. The inflation rate has increased from 2.4% to 3.5%, and the average gas price has risen to more than $4 per gallon.
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On Thursday, the case of Neil and Lacy West against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company was before Comanche County District Judge Grant Sheperd regarding two motions: to unseal what attorneys have called the "hot" documents, internal State Farm records at the center of the litigation, and whether State Farm CEO John Farney can be deposed in the case, a ruling…
Chris Tobin of Alliant Insurance Services was selected by Business Insurance as a 2026 Women to Watch honoree. "Chris has played an instrumental role in building and strengthening insurance and risk management programs that serve hundreds of real estate, healthcare, nonprofit, municipal and other public entity clients across the U.S., delivering…
Whether I'm at a community event, meeting with constituents or talking with neighbors, I often hear the same concern: it is increasingly harder to afford living on Long Island. Families are feeling squeezed by rising utility bills and higher auto insurance premiums, housing, health care and child care costs, all combined with the economic instability of our…
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2026/ PRNewswire/— U.S. News& World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today recognizes the winners of the 2026-2027 Pet Insurance Awards. "Choosing the right insurance coverage provides peace of mind to pet owners that they won't have to choose between their pet and their wallet when an unexpected accident or illness…
In the final few weeks of his last legislative session as California governor, Gavin Newsom is asking lawmakers to help reduce how much profit-making utility companies must pay out after wildfires. His administration has for weeks floated to lawmakers a wide-ranging but still-vague package of bills to address the spiraling costs of wildfires that has made…
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B+ from B and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to“ bbb-” from“ bb+” of The California Casualty Indemnity Exchange and its wholly owned subsidiaries: California Casualty General Insurance Company of Oregon, California Casualty& Fire Insurance Company and California Casualty Insurance Company.
The New York State Department of Financial Services today announced that it joined state financial agencies in 46 states in securing a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation's largest mortgage servicers for imposing "force-placed" insurance costs on borrowers who already had active homeowners insurance policies. NewRez LLC has returned…
New Jersey and 46 state financial agencies in 46 states have reached a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation's largest mortgage servicers for improperly imposing "force-placed" insurance costs on borrowers who already had active homeowners insurance policies. Under the terms of the settlement, Fort Washington, Penn., based NewRez LLC, will pay a…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas and 48 state financial agencies have reached a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation's largest mortgage servicers for improperly imposing "force-placed" insurance costs on borrowers who already had active homeowners' insurance policies. Under the terms of the settlement, Fort Washington, Penn., based NewRez LLC, will pay a…
The following information was released by the Environmental Defense Fund:. California's homeowner's insurance market has come under significant strain as growing wildfire risk drives more frequent and costly insurance claims. The impacts of rising wildfire risk have led insurers to raise premiums, limit coverage, and withdraw from high-risk areas,…
The following information was released by the Illinois Senate Democrats:. A new law led by State Senator Julie Morrison will provide insured drivers a way to resolve disputes with their insurers about repair costs or total loss valuations without involving the court system. The new law requires all automobile insurance policies in Illinois that include…
2026 AUG 12– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Politics, Law& Government Daily– Fresh data on Politics and Government are presented in a new report. We evaluate tract-level National Flood Insurance Program- insured housing losses across 6065 census tracts affected by the 2016 Tax Day Flood, Hurricane Harvey, and Hurricane Irma.”. Our news journalists…
My last three cars have each been a Kia Sportage, all three purchased at Bulldog Kia in Athens, from the same salesmen. The service at that dealership started to decline rapidly, and I moved to Heyward Allen Toyota, also in Athens, and from every indication, I will be there to stay. As a broke young TV reporter in Macon in 1984, I had over-bought myself a new sports car.
Judge Lubell brings over two decades of distinguished judicial experience to NAM, having presided over complex civil, matrimonial, medical malpractice, commercial, construction, insurance, mass tort, toxic tort, product liability, and personal injury matters throughout New York’s 9th Judicial District. Elected to the Supreme Court in 2005 and seated in…
Many homeowners assume their insurance policy provides complete protection, only to discover coverage gaps after filing a claim. As life changes and property values evolve, it's important to make sure your homeowners insurance keeps pace. Brennan& Stuart Insurance Agency encourages homeowners to review their policies annually to help identify potential…
Cases that end in an "A" were filed in the 188th District Court; "B" in the 124th District Court; and "Ccl2" in the County Court at Law 2:. 2026-1179- B, Alexis Wallin vs Francis Tibletti MD, Charles Newlin MD, Associated Clinicians of East Texas PLLC d/b/a Diagnostic Clinic of Longview, Malpractice-Medical. 2026-1167- A, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company vs…
I don't take any pleasure in writing this column. This week, the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance suspended the bail bond license of Laine Callahan of Kalispell, accusing him of using the financial leverage of unpaid bond debt to coerce a female defendant into performing sex acts, and of running an unlicensed recruiting operation inside the…
Texas home insurers had their most profitable year in decades, but Houston homeowners are still opening renewal notices with sticker shock. Houston homeowners don't need a white paper to know insurance got brutal. So the latest statewide numbers land with a thud: Texas home insurers reportedly made a 22% profit on premiums last year, their best showing in two…
Nearly one-third of Generation Z drivers (30%) self-disclosed having owned or driven an uninsured vehicle over the past six months, making them the most likely generation to own or drive a vehicle without coverage, according to new research from TransUnion.
