SPRINGFIELD— With less than three weeks before the Illinois General Assembly "s scheduled adjournment, lawmakers are in a race to finish a multibillion-dollar budget while navigating threats from Washington, a simmering fight over soaring insurance rates, a stadium deal that could decide whether the Bears stay in Illinois and a cascading set of debates over…
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A growing and highly deceptive scam is impacting families across Minnesota, with criminals impersonating bail bond agents, law enforcement, and court officials in an effort to steal money from unsuspecting victims. AAA Bail Bonds, alongside industry advocate, licensed bail bond agent, and retired private detective Derek Nelson, is urging the public to be…
The following information was released by the office of Minnesota Sen. Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Dave McCormick, Ruben Gallego, and Thom Tillis introduced the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, whichis essential to economic security bysafeguardingthe availability of terrorism risk coverage.This…
I love my job because… Richmond National Insurance is a specialty property and casualty insurance company that offers insurance to small and mid-size businesses who are unable to secure coverage in the standard insurance market. Jamie Bock, SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer.
In an opinion column last month, legislators representing communities from San Francisco to San Diego are sending the same message: People are being forced to make impossible choices just to stay in their homes. Given the coverage issues across California, more people might be paying attention to the 2026 race for state insurance commissioner.
The Ohio State Bar Association and ALPS Insurance today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which ALPS will acquire the Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company, a leading provider of professional liability insurance for attorneys in Ohio. The transaction reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the long-term delivery…
The following information was released by the American Medical Association:. Meanwhile, specialists such as ob-gyns are very likely to face a medical liability claim during their career. For a deeper dive on the latest in legislative trends, research and advocacy efforts on medical liability reform, tune into the AMA's May 20 webinar on the subject.Learn more…
WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump's task force to recommend changes to FEMA approved a report Thursday that would not dismantle the disaster response agency— as some in the administration wanted— but would transfer many current federal tasks to the states, privatize flood insurance and release federal money to the states in the form of grants rather than…
Which type(s) of small business insurance does your business need? (Almost) every coverage explained
Which type of small business insurance does your business need? Small business insurance needs aren't the same for every owner. While "business insurance" is often talked about as a single thing, it usually includes multiple types of small business insurance policies designed to address different risks.
The article’ s subtitle read:“ Orlando and other Florida cities are either losing domestic migrants or gaining them more slowly, threatening the state’ s economic model.”. Inflation in parts of Florida outpaced the national average over the past decade and home-insurance rates soared. “‘The affordability picture has changed in Florida almost more than anywhere…
WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump’ s task force to recommend changes to FEMA approved a report Thursday that would not dismantle the disaster response agency— as some in the administration wanted— but would transfer many current federal tasks to the states, privatize flood insurance and release federal money to the states in the form of grants rather than…
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2026/ PRNewswire/— U.S. News& World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today recognizes the winners of the 2026-2027 Car Insurance Awards. "Choosing the right auto insurance company is about more than just finding the lowest premium– it's about reliability when it matters most," said Rachael Brennan, U.S. News car…
Neptune Insurance Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Neptune Flood, issued the following statement in response to the FEMA Review Council’ s report to the President regarding the future of the National Flood Insurance Program. Across the United States, over 15 million properties at risk of flooding remain uninsured today. By combining the stability of the…
GEICO today celebrated the official opening of its new Tampa campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Corporate Oaks Business Park. GEICO celebrated the official opening of its new Tampa campus, with plans to add a total of 1,500 new jobs. The insurer now has approximately 4,400 employees in Florida, including locations in Tampa, Lakeland and Jacksonville, as…
Kathy Hochul and Democratic legislative leaders have agreed to a tentative $268 billion budget that includes money to bail out New York City, an overhaul of the state's auto insurance industry, and restrictions on police cooperation with ICE, despite threats of a federal crackdown. New York City will receive another $1.5 billion in state aid under the…
The Baldwin Group, a leading independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm, today released its Q1 2026 Market Pulse Report, documenting the sharpest divergence between property and casualty pricing trends since the report was launched in Q4 2024.. Commercial property deepened to its steepest negative reading on record while key casualty lines…
Neptune Flood, the largest private flood insurance provider in the United States, today announced that it has surpassed 300,000 policies in force and $400 million in premium in force. This milestone marks a significant step forward in expanding the reach of private flood insurance and strengthening the resilience of communities across the country.
Exzeo Group Inc., a modern insurance operating platform for property& casualty carriers, today announced the launch of WindForm Pro, a purpose-built solution that leverages internally developed AI tools and is designed to help Florida insurers meet the latest wind mitigation inspection requirements issued by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation….
Ahead of the June primary election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you. Other political positions held: Santa Clara County Central Committee for the Republican Party. I "m running again because just as in 2022, California" s insurance system is failing the people it "s supposed to…
Two California home insurance providers, Travelers Insurance and the the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, are seeking to hike rates 7% and 11%, respectively, under a new catastrophic modeling plan adopted by the state in 2025.. With 32,756 California policyholders of its total 195,413 policyholders in distressed areas, Traveler’ s plans to…
