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Ambac Financial Group, Inc., an insurance holding company, today reported its results for the Third Quarter 2025.. Claude LeBlanc, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Having successfully completed the sale of our legacy financial guarantee business in late September, our sole focus is now on the growth and profitability of our specialty P&C…
A group advocating for fairness in courts is setting its sights on New York with an advertising campaign it hopes will get the attention of lawmakers. Rising living costs and insurance rates are the byproducts of lawsuit abuse, Protecting American Consumers Together says. Its commercial notes New York has the highest auto insurance costs in the country and…
The acquisition comes at a critical juncture for the property insurance industry, following the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires that burned over 57,000 acres, destroyed more than 18,000 structures, and resulted in insured losses exceeding industry expectations. "This acquisition represents a key moment for both companies and the insurance industry at…
KKR, Brookfield Asset Management report third-quarter earnings
Both KKR and Brookfield Asset Management reported some third-quarter earnings Friday as the firms continue to incorporate strong annuity sales…
Porch Group, Inc., a new kind of homeowners insurance company, today announced its upcoming investor event attendance. November 11, 2025: KBW 2025 Fintech Conference November 18, 2025: Craig Hallum 16th Annual Alpha Select Conference November 19, 2025: Stephens NASH25 Conference December 5, 2025: Goldman Sachs Non-Deal Roadshow. Porch Group, Inc., is a new kind…
According to the Best’ s Market Segment Report,“ Reciprocal Insurance Exchanges Represent a Unique and Collaborative Structure,” reciprocals’ capital structure and unique operating characteristics have helped them gain popularity in catastrophe-prone states such as Florida and Louisiana, which have faced numerous weather-related challenges and…
Veradace Partners L.P., a significant shareholder of Tiptree Inc., with beneficial ownership of 5.0% of the outstanding common stock, today issued an open letter to fellow Tiptree shareholders regarding its opposition to the proposed sale of The Fortegra Group, Inc.. Veradace urges shareholders to vote AGAINST the transaction at the Company’ s Special…
Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen of New York for a lapse in national flood insurance due to the government shutdown. The ad, funded by the National Republican Congressional Committee, places blame on Mr. Suozzi and Ms. Gillen for voting against a Republican-backed measure that would fund the government, and in turn, the National Flood Insurance Program.
Now, in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year, the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan is seeking approval from the state for an average 36% rate hike, which would further squeeze homeowners who have no other options for coverage. People are supposed to be on a FAIR Plan policy for a short amount of time, but with climate change…
Now, in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year, the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan is seeking approval from the state for an average 36% rate hike, which would further squeeze homeowners who have no other options for coverage. People are supposed to be on a FAIR Plan policy for a short amount of time, but with climate change…
The following information was released by the City of Boston:. This week, the Council adopted a resolution urging the City of Boston to certify with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. Boston's waterfront neighborhoods such as Charlestown and the South Boston…
Now, in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year, the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan is seeking approval from the state for an average 36% rate hike, which would further squeeze homeowners who have no other options for coverage. People are supposed to be on a FAIR Plan policy for a short amount of time, but with climate change…
The following information was released by the Natural Resources Defense Council:. Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have given the state authority to regulate insurance rate increases by insurance companies, despite Governor JB Pritzker's call for increased state oversight of insurance rates. But the issue of skyrocketing insurance…
The following information was released by the World Bank:. WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 Following Hurricane Melissa, the Government of Jamaica will receive a full payout of $150 million under its catastrophe insurance coverage with the World Bank, backed by a catastrophe bond issued in 2024 by the World Bank. Jamaica initially received insurance coverage…
5 factors that secretly raise your auto insurance rates. You haven't filed a claim in years. Yet, when that auto insurance bill arrives, the number seems stubbornly high.
The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Colorado:. "In Colorado, we are focused on saving people money and making Colorado the best place to live, work, and play. Increasing the amount of Sobriety checkpoints- at the direction of Governor Polis, the Colorado State Patrol has held 8 sobriety checkpoints this summer in Alamosa, Castle…
Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. and Congressman Mike Ezell, introduced H.R. 5848, the NFIP Retroactive Renewal and Reauthorization Act, legislation to backdate reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program to September 30, 2025, while extending the program's authorization until December 31, 2026. Now that the 30- day grace period to renew…
Today, Congressman Addison McDowell led more than 45 of his House GOP colleagues in a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte urging the agency to reverse recent guidance that restricts Actual Cash Value homeowners' insurance policies for federally backed mortgages. "That is why I'm urging Director Pulte to seriously reevaluate the…
Arch RoamRight, a leader in travel insurance, has received three Gold awards from Travel Weekly in its 2025 Magellan Awards competition. Travel Insurance— Overall: Customer Service Travel Insurance— Overall: Travel Advisor Support Travel Advisor Services— Overall: Website– PartnerWith.RoamRight.com. Arch RoamRight ® is an industry-leading travel…
