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The following information was released by the office of Minnesota Sen. Senator Tina Smith, theleadDemocrat on the Senate Housing Subcommittee, releasedanewreport, BoldSolutions to the Home InsuranceCrisis.Itexaminesthe nationwidecrisisofrising home insurance costs, the roleofclimate-change-drivenextreme weatherevents, andpolicysolutions…

As the auto insurance market continues to soften, customers are holding more of the power— and they’ re using it, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. “The market has clearly shifted from a pricing crisis to an experience challenge,” said Stephen Crewdson, managing director of insurance business intelligence at JD Power.“ Rates are stabilizing, but many customers still…
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The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry achieved record-breaking underwriting profitability in the first quarter. (This image was created with AI)

The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry achieved record-breaking underwriting profitability in the first quarter of 2026.

Arrested by Picayune Police Department for Contempt of Court-Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Chancery Courts and County Courts-M. Arrested by Pearl River County Sheriff's Office for DUI– first, reckless driving, driving with suspended/revoked driver's license and failure of owner or operator of motor vehicle to maintain liability insurance card.
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Sixty percent of the executives who responded to PwC’s survey said the speed of AI technology adoption and scaling drives growth. (This image was created with AI)

Those leaders who turn AI risks into opportunities can set their brand apart from the crowd, a PwC executive says.

In this role, Dr. Strunk will advance Hannover Re’ s underwriting innovation and digital transformation initiatives, lead efforts to modernize medical assessment practices to better reflect evolving medical knowledge, and strengthen the company’ s medical oversight and governance capabilities. Previously, Dr. Strunk spent over a decade in academic…

AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to“ bb+” from“ bb” and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B of National Security Fire and Casualty Company. AM Best also has upgraded the Long-Term ICR to“ bb+” from“ bb” and affirmed the FSR of B of National Security Insurance Company. In addition, AM Best has upgraded the FSR to B from B- and the Long-Term ICR to“ bb”…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a below-normal season with a total of 8-14 named storms. Now is the time to strengthen your property to reduce potential damage and check your insurance coverage to make sure you are financially prepared if a storm damages your property, according to the American Property Casualty…

The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Colorado:. Today, Governor Polis signed bills into law to lower the price of homeowners insurance in Colorado, invest in early childhood education careers and care, and expand pathways for natural medicine. Governor Polis signed SB26-155- Increase Access Homeowner's Insurance…

The following information was released by the Colorado Senate Democrats:. SB26-155, sponsored by Senators Kyle Mullica, D- Thornton, and Janice Marchman, D- Loveland, Speaker Julie McCluskie, D- Dillon, and Representative Kyle Brown, D- Louisville, will help stabilize Colorado's homeowners insurance market and make property insurance more affordable through the…

Now that we’ re into hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, it’ s important to know what to do during and after the storm. As I said in a previous column, preparation is the key. sure you have adequate homeowners’ insurance and a flood insurance policy.

Antonieta Cadiz was trapped in her home during Hurricane Harvey. Cadiz didn't have flood insurance and took out a Small Business Administration loan, a debt she says she's still paying. Cadiz was one of two dozen Texans who testified at a May 30 "people's hearing" on extreme weather.

At the Tuesday, June 2 meeting of the Clay City Town Council, Council President Donnella Baumgartner confirmed that some funds had been received in relation to former Clerk-Treasurer Karla Pipes, who was convicted of wire fraud in February 2026. According to an official State Board of Accounts presentation, surety bonds for Clerk-Treasurers and Controllers…

According to the JD Power 2026 U.S. “We’ re moving from a crisis-driven market to a digital‑ and AI‑ driven market,” said Stephen Crewdson, managing director, insurance intelligence at JD Power.“ Even as rate pressure eases, customers are getting more quotes than ever because mobile apps and AI tools make it so much easier to compare options and understand coverage.

Radian Group Inc. will host an Investor Day today, Thursday, June 4, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern time in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. During the event, Radian’ s executive leadership team will discuss the company’ s long-term strategy for value creation as a global multi-line specialty insurer, outlining how the company’ s strong financial foundation,…

Winds in Houston knocked down massive trees and power lines leaving more than 19,000 people without power. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado packing winds of 105 mph in Guadalupe County. These National Flood Insurance Program poli- cies offer coverage up to $250,000 for a personal residence and $100,000 for personal belongings.