The tools of diplomacy range from formal international agreements, like the High Seas Treaty for protecting marine life, which goes into effect on Jan. 17, 2026, to deals between countries, to efforts led by companies, scientists and issue-focused organizations. As researchers in international trade and diplomacy at Arizona State University in the…
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WASHINGTON- Flood risk is a losing bet for most insurance carriers because, when a big storm hits, damage can be extraordinarily costly and concentrated. The program is heavily in debt; it is $22 billion in the red, plus another $16 billion in debt forgiven by the U.S. Treasury. It made pitches at meetings in the fall at the White House and the Treasury Department,…
NEXT Insurance, now operating as ERGO NEXT Insurance, today announced a new brand identity that reflects the company’ s next phase of growth as a leading small businesses insurance provider for more than 750,000 entrepreneurs. “By visually aligning our brands, we’ re ensuring our identity reflects both the strong foundation of ERGO and Munich Re and the…
Cambridge Mobile Telematics, the world’ s largest telematics provider, today announced DriveWell Fleet, a solution that enables commercial auto insurers to strengthen pricing decisions across their entire book of business by incorporating telematics data. DriveWell Fleet brings the benefits of CMT’ s proven telematics platform to the commercial auto…
The event, which will take place Feb. 1-3, 2026, in Nashville, TN, is hosted jointly with the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the Insurance Careers Movement. “The Emerging Leaders Conference provides an important recognition of these individual’ s dedication and commitment to not just AM Best, but the entire insurance industry,” AM Best…
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his Consumer Protection Division has entered into a settlement with Maryland- based KVS Title, LLC, a real estate title company, and joint venture companies that KVS formed with real estate agents and brokers in order to sell title insurance to consumers. The joint venture companies were Alliance Title…
Illinois auto insurance rates dropping. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel“ Chris” Welch and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias have pushed auto insurance regulation as a legislative priority. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have announced $36 million in grant funding for 67 park projects through a cost-sharing program…
Staged car accidents are driving the highest auto-insurance rates in the country, New York Gov. Hochul also hopes to target doctors who drive the value of claims with phony diagnoses and medical procedures– something lawyers and doctors are accused of conspiring to do in workplace-injury lawsuits in New York. The Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York noted that…
BOSTON– Nancy Fitzgerald's homeowner's insurance premiums were steady for decades. Fitzgerald lives in Colonial Estates, a resident-owned manufactured home community in Taunton. She supported a bill from Taunton Sen.
Cyber incidents created many headlines in 2025 and are still the biggest worry for companies globally in 2026, according to Allianz Commercial’s annual Allianz Risk Barometer.
AmTrust Title Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., is proud to announce the appointment of Andi Stroud as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager- Georgia, bringing over three decades of expertise in Title Insurance and Real Estate Services to the organization. Andi is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of…
Politicians all along the ideological spectrum are in agreement on the big issue currently animating Americans. President Donald Trump, after mocking talk of "affordability" as a“ hoax” last year, has pivoted now to proffering a slew of questionable, quick-fix policies to lower prices for Americans. Here in Illinois, Democratic House Speaker Emanuel“ Chris” Welch,…
What drivers pay for auto insurance in every state: A monthly cost snapshot. Auto insurance costs continue to rise nationwide, reflecting factors such as increasing claim severity, repair costs, and state-specific insurance regulations. Cheap Insurance, a consumer-focused insurance comparison website, investigates the premium cost averages for minimum…
The following information was released by the office of the Governor of New York:. These proposals build on Governor Hochul's efforts to make New York more affordable and put money back into the pockets of hardworking New Yorkers. "Car insurance rates are just too damn high, especially at a time when families are feeling squeezed by the cost of living," Governor…
–Illinois homeowners could see their insurance bills rise again after Allstate filed a $58 million rate increase affecting nearly 300,000 policyholders, reigniting a debate over whether the state should tighten oversight or risk government overreach in the insurance market. Consumer advocates, including Illinois Public Interest Research Group…
The Baldwin Group, a leading independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm delivering tailored insurance solutions to a wide range of personal and commercial clients, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Creisoft, Inc. and its subsidiaries, a Chicago- based embedded insurance distribution business specializing in insurance…
In Forsyth County, navigating the bail process means understanding your options and finding a bondsman you can trust to guide you through it. Below are five bail bond companies serving Forsyth County, starting with one that stands out for availability, experience, and professionalism. Around The Clock Bail Bonds earns the top spot for its consistent…
Many auto insurers slashing rates as claims drop
Insurers nationwide are slashing vehicle insurance rates in response to a sharp reduction in claims.
Karla May seeks to forbid automobile insurance companies from utilizing credit scores to determine automobile insurance rates in the state of Missouri. The Senate bill has already had a first and second reading in the 2026 legislative session that began Jan. 7, with the measure now being referred to the Senate Insurance and Banking Committee for further…
