Property and Casualty News

According to a news release from Lewis County, the National Flood Insurance program has lapsed as of Sept. 30 due to the federal government shutdown that began the following day, Oct. 1. Lewis County residents who own or rent a home in a Special Flood Hazard Area with a federally-backed mortgage are required to carry flood insurance. As a result, Lewis County urges…

Today, Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. and Mike Ezell, co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus, sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging immediate action that addresses the lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program. "In Louisiana and Mississippi, this isn't abstract, it's our constituents'…

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Among the disruptions: the suspension of the National Flood Insurance Program, delays on government-insured loans, and a complete halt to USDA rural housing loans. It’ s now the second-longest funding lapse in U.S. history, with roughly 83,000 federal workers in North Carolina impacted, many furloughed or working without pay. According to John Wood, owner of…

CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE– Guidewire today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ProNav Technologies Ltd., a knowledge management platform purpose-built for the P&C insurance industry. ProNavigator delivers precise, context-aware best practice information directly within insurance workflows, helping professionals…

State Farm announced it plans to start selling several insurance products and services, including home and auto insurance, in Massachusetts in 2027.. State Farm has approximately 22,000 auto insurance policies and 10,000 home insurance policies in Massachusetts as of September 2025. The insurer plans to enlist many first-time agents and current State…

According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study, SM released today, 26% of auto insurance customers now have deductibles of $1,000 or more, and 7% of auto insurance customers say they’ ve avoided filing a claim for fear their rates could rise. “Auto insurance customers have made several adjustments to their policies in an effort to reduce costs—…

Congressman Byron Donalds joinedThe Attorney Patrick Smith Showon AM860 The AnswerTampa to discuss Chuck Schumer's government shutdown, and his bill H.R. 4494 "The Flood Insurance Relief Act." "The truth is, they want to demonstrate that they can fight Donald Trump. But if the funds aren't running out, I think that's going to be the pressure point on the Senate…

Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software for property and casualty insurance carriers and intermediaries, today announced that it will showcase its next wave of product and AI innovations at the upcoming Excellence in Insurance conference in Carlsbad, California. “We’ re thrilled to welcome our customers, partners, and industry leaders to the…

However, Canada’ s insurers continue to navigate significant challenges, including persistent climate-related risks, challenges in the personal auto sector, partly from rising accident frequency, in addition to economic volatility.“ These pressures are testing the industry’ s resilience and demand continual refinement of underwriting strategies and…

FOLSOM, Calif.& SAN MATEO, Calif.—- One Inc, a leading digital payments network for the insurance industry, today announced the introduction of its flagship solution, ClaimsPay ® to the Canadian property and casualty market. The solution will be available as a Guidewire integration in Fall 2026 in the Guidewire Marketplace, marking an extension in the Guidewire…

OKLAHOMA CITY— Four companies that hold about 60% of the market share for homeowners' insurance in Oklahoma have not leveraged their dominance to push premium rates higher, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready insists. Lawmakers who recently have examined issues surrounding rising insurance rates called attention to the fact that four…

OKLAHOMA CITY— Four companies that hold about 60% of the market share for homeowners' insurance in Oklahoma have not leveraged their dominance to push premium rates higher, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready insists. Lawmakers who recently have examined issues surrounding rising insurance rates called attention to the fact that four…

Keep your fingers crossed but it looks like no hurricane or tropical storm will pay Florida a visit this year. Florida's homeowners insurance has been a topic of debate and frustration for years. The Legislature passed some laws in 2022 it believed would help ease the dilemma.

2025 OCT 24– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ MARSH” by Julia K. Sutherland Seyfarth Shaw LLP, representing Marsh& McLennan Companies, Inc. This application was made available to the public on October 13, 2025.

Now, in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year, the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan is seeking approval from the state for an average 36% rate hike, which would further squeeze homeowners who have no other options for coverage. People are supposed to be on a FAIR Plan policy for a short amount of time, but with climate change…

FORT WORTH, Texas& WASHINGTON—- Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC and GEICO, one of the largest and most recognized insurers in the United States, today announced the launch of Connected Insurance, a new data-driven insurance program designed to help Freightliner and Western Star owner-operators and small fleets save on premiums while promoting safer…

For groups, corporations and insurance companies that are fighting to prevent "lump sum" payments to patients like me from the Patient Compensation Fund and who are advocating to force me and other patients into yet another system of red tape, denials and delays, I hope that you will read my story below. Fifteen years ago, a routine spinal surgery changed my life…

The Richmond Times-Dispatch isn't the only business in Richmond that's been around for 175 years. "For more than 400 years, the greater Richmond area has been a magnet for businesses, and for any organization to be successful for 175 years is an amazing accomplishment," said Jennifer Wakefield, president and CEO of the Greater Richmond Partnership.

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky to announce continued progress in Florida's insurance market, with major reforms driving down rates, attracting new insurers, reducing litigation, and delivering significant savings for Florida consumers. "Florida's insurance market is stabilizing with decreasing auto…