First American Financial Corporation, a premier provider of title, settlement, and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, today announced that Sally French Tyler, president of First American Title Insurance Company, was named a winner of HousingWire’ s 2026 Vanguard Award.
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The following information was released by the office of the Mayor of Philadelphia:. Flooding can happen to anyone, anywhere in Philadelphia. Starting April 2026, Philadelphia residents get a 15% discount on all eligible flood insurance policies issued through the National Flood Insurance Program.
AI isn’t replacing agents, but it’s changing their value
More insurance shoppers are turning to AI. The trend could reshape the role of agents, but not in the way many expect.
First Chicago Insurance— a car insurer that's drawn attention for its high number of consumer complaints— and a related company have agreed to pay Illinois $201,750 and improve their claims handling practices, after state insurance examiners uncovered numerous irregularities. First Chicago and United Security Insurance, both owned by Warrior Invictus…
The District of Columbia, leading a multistate enforcement team that included Arkansas, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Montana, and working alongside 48 state financial regulators, has reached a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nations largest mortgage servicers for improperly imposing force placed insurance costs on borrowers who already had active…
Flood insurance may not be top of mind for many this year because hurricane activity in the Atlantic has been unusually quiet. Parts of the Midwest, including Indiana and Ohio, suffered downpours in August that swamped neighborhoods and left seven people dead in Indiana. An analysis of federal data by Neptune Flood, a provider of private flood insurance, found…
The following information was released by the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance:. State Auditor James Brown protected Montanans by permanently revoking the insurance producer license of Laine Kendall Callahan, a Kalispell bail bondsman accused of exploiting people under his supervision, including allegedly trading services for sexual…
CT business owner charged with failing to have workers’ compensation insurance when employee injured
Dave Benbow, 54, of Bridgeport faces one count of noncompliance with insurance requirements, according to the state Division of Criminal Justice. Benbow turned himself in on Aug. 21 at the Rocky Hill Police Department where he was charged by inspectors from the Workers’ Compensation Fraud Control Unit in the Office of the Chief State’ s Attorney.
Gold Certification— Cobb& Douglas Public Health, Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, Focus People Inc. and UCB. Silver Certification— A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and Monitoring, A.G. Rhodes, Chattahoochee Technical College, City of Mableton and Moore Ingram Johnson& Steele. Bronze Certification— 1885 Grill, Allison-Smith Company, Coolray Heating& Cooling LLC,…
Nearly one-third of auto and home insurance customers are using artificial intelligence tools to research products and coverage, service their accounts, understand coverage before submitting a claim or shop for a quote or new policy, according to a new JD Power study. The inaugural JD Power U.S. “Just as we’ ve seen with the internet and mobile apps, AI is rapidly…
Financially squeezed homeowners in Chicago and across Illinois finally can look forward to some relief on soaring property insurance costs thanks to a new consumer-oriented law recently signed into law by gov. ·A vintage brick 4- flat owner in Lincoln Park was hammered with a 59% insurance increase to $6,500 from $4,070 for exactly the same coverage he had in…
The Best’ s Market Segment Report,“ Record-breaking Catastrophe Bond Issuance in First Half of 2026; ILS Capacity Experiences Rate Softening at Renewals,” is part of AM Best’ s look at the global reinsurance industry ahead of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo. This followed three consecutive years of stellar ILS and reinsurance market returns, which has…
You should first file an insurance claim:. If you have homeowners, renters, or flood insurance, file a claim before applying for FEMA assistance. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
*Arkansas, North Carolina, and Missouri saw the largest decreases in home insurance rates. *North Carolina approved two 7.5% base-rate increases from 2025 to 2026, but actual home insurance rates went down. States with the largest decreases in annual home insurance premiums are Arkansas, North Carolina, Missouri, North Dakota, and Mississippi.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ aa+” of United States Liability Insurance Company and its subsidiaries: Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Company; U.S. Underwriters Insurance Company; Mount Vernon Specialty Insurance Company; and Radnor Specialty Insurance Company. All companies are domiciled in…
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Insurance to take several actions that put consumers first and make property and casualty insurance more affordable for Texans who invest in their homes. "The average annual homeowners' insurance premium in Texas has risen 79 percent in six years," said Governor Abbott. Today I direct the Texas…
First American Exchange Company, a Qualified Intermediary providing a comprehensive suite of 1031 exchange services and a subsidiary of First American Title Insurance Company, today announced the launch of The 1031 Brief™ podcast. Hosted by Ashley Stefan, divisional counsel for First American Exchange Company and a leading voice in the 1031 exchange…
The following information was released by the Nevada Department of Business and Industry:. More than 90,000 Washoe County residents are displaced, as the Hawk Fire continues to endanger families and homes near Peavine Peak and the Somersett area. Commissioner Ned Gaines and the Division are monitoring the fires behaviors, evacuation orders, and impacted…
The following information was released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners:. On Aug. 1114, National Association of Insurance Commissioners Members gathered in Columbus, Ohio, for the organization's 2026 Summer National Meeting, where they continued addressing the regulatory opportunities and challenges of the modern insurance…
You started a side hustle from home. Engaged in some gig work in the garage, merch-making from the basement, or another home-based enterprise? And around 19 million U.S. businesses operate out of the owners' homes.
