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…
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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.
Porch Group, Inc., a new kind of homeowners insurance company, today announced its upcoming investor event attendance. Porch Management will be attending and participating in one-on-one and group investor meetings at these upcoming events:. August 12, 2026: 29 th Annual Technology, Internet& Communications Conference August 13, 2026: 8 th Annual Needham…
A new analysis shows that delaying home insurance claims for just a day or a week can add millions of dollars in profit collectively for the insurance industry.For each day of delays on home insurance claims, the industry takes in an extra $8.8 million in interest and investment income, according to an analysis by the independent financial institution rating…
MetLife Pet Insurance today announced a partnership with America’s VetDogs, a national nonprofit that provides service dogs to veterans, first responders and active-duty service members at no cost, to sponsor the dogs’ training and development so that it will one day support a veteran or first responder living with a disability. Charlie, a three-month-old…
Are your clients ready for California’s new insurance rules?
Policyholders do not have to exhaust all underlying coverage before they pursue claims against excess insurers, a California court ruled.
Shares of Enact Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACT) traded at a new 52-week high today and are currently trading at $48.88. So far today, approximately 70,182 shares have been exchanged, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 414.46k shares. Enact Holdings, Inc. operates as a private mortgage insurance company in the United States. The company […]
The global reinsurance segment is at a critical inflection point as reinsurers’ strong earnings since 2023 have driven robust capital generation. The Best’ s Market Segment Report,“ Global Reinsurance at an Inflection Point: Can Discipline Survive the Temptation of Record Capital? ”starts off AM Best’ s look at the global reinsurance industry ahead of the…
TORRINGTON– A false rumor that the Lingle Volunteer Fire Department had closed its doors is driving up home insurance premiums for some town residents, while a positive bacteria test in two of the town's wells this week put water quality briefly in question, town officials told the Lingle Town Council at its Aug. 5 meeting. Fire Chief Kasey Bangerter told the…
Financial habits built over time, from managing credit and avoiding unnecessary claims to reviewing coverage regularly, have a direct and measurable effect on what you pay for insurance. Are your insurance premiums putting more pressure on your finances than they did a few years ago? Auto insurance premiums rose more than 64% between 2020 and 2025, according…
