Despite a high-court-ordered new trial, former Hampton banker and accused Alex Murdaugh fraud accomplice Russell Laffitte has opted to plead guilty to federal charges before standing trial on the first of his state criminal charges later this year. On April 11, Laffitte, the former CEO of Palmetto State Bank in Hampton and a member of a South Carolina…
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–The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America ® today reported strong financial results in The 2024 Guardian Annual, continuing to build on its legacy of financial strength and delivering consistent growth for policyholders through a robust business strategy and disciplined risk management. Record operating income: Driven by robust investment…
The Institutes Knowledge Group has once again been recognized for doing what they do best: educating and elevating the skillsets of those in the risk management and insurance disciplines. At the 2025 Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators Conference, The Institutes Knowledge Group was presented with the prestigious SITE Corporate Award, which…
President Trump said Tuesday he had "no intention" of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ending days of speculation about the independence of the central bank that had roiled the financial markets. "I have no intention of firing him," Trump said from the Oval Office, though he maintained, "this is a perfect time to lower interest rates." President Trump and…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a+” of Sooner Insurance Company. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings reflect Sooner’ s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate…
MSI™, one of the largest independent managing general agencies in the United States, announced today the launch of its commercial general liability insurance solution designed specifically for habitational properties. “Increasing claims costs, evolving litigation trends, and tightening capacity have created significant challenges for habitational…
Shares of Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ: DGICA) traded at a new 52-week high today and are currently trading at $20.27. So far today, approximately 24,865 shares have been exchanged, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 89,866 shares. Donegal Group Inc., an insurance holding company, provides personal and commercial lines of property and casualty […]
Originally published on Aflac Newsroom. COLUMBUS, Ga., April 24, 2025/ CSRwire/— April is National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, a time to emphasize the importance of preventive health care and the value of early detection. Key findings from the third annual Wellness Matters Survey 1 released by Aflac, the leading provider of supplemental health…
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and for each of three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 and the notes thereto, included…
INDIANAPOLIS– Indiana lawmakers are giving law enforcement explicit instructions on how to "cooperate" with federal immigration enforcement efforts under legislation that passed the House 58-19 Wednesday. Garrett Bascom, R- Lawrenceburg, said Indiana law on local collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement takes a passive approach.
WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff. "I have no intention of firing him," Trump told reporters. The U.S. president previously insinuated otherwise as he said he could fire…
The House version of the budget had many significant changes from the governor's original budget. When the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, the Obama Administration and Democrats in Congress had a goal to ensure everyone in the United States had access to affordable health insurance. To date, 40 states have accepted the federal dollars to provide…
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Appoints: Matt Meserole, Head of Excess Casualty, Everest Evolution™ Adam Birch, Head of Industry Specialties, Everest Evolution™ Cristin McCarthy, Head of Excess Construction, Everest Evolution™. A recognized E&S market leader, Mr. Birch previously held senior underwriting positions of increasing responsibility at Lexington Insurance and Argo Group. Cristin…
MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Farmers Federation's proposal to allow it to sell health coverage plans outside of traditionally regulated insurance is one vote from final passage. David Faulkner, R- Mountain Brook, was approved unchanged in the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Tuesday morning. Alfa has agreed to multiple changes to the bill this session to…
Between June and October 2024, the Vermont Department of Labor brought together experts from 27 healthcare, government, employment, and non-profit organizations across Vermont to address and prevent work disability in Vermont collaboratively. Vermont has the third highest percentage of disabled workers with mental health diagnoses in the US, behind New…
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff. The U.S. president had previously insinuated otherwise, as he said he could fire Powell if he wanted to, having been frustrated by the Fed…
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Testifying in a nearly two-hour exchange Wednesday with lawmakers on the House Insurance Committee, Landry urged his fellow Republicans to break from their traditional alignment with insurance companies and vote in favor of House Bill 576, a Democrat-backed proposal that's part of an agenda Landry has described as a "balanced approach" to the decades-old…
