Property and Casualty News

The rising cost of car insurance prompts people to think about making a change, but perhaps not as often as you'd expect, according to SoFi's Spring 2026 Auto Insurance Survey. Car insurance premiums in the United States have gone up more than 55% since 2020. So it wasn't too surprising that, in the survey, conducted Jan. 23-26, 2026, most of the 787 participants…

Insurance companies commonly use protection class ratings— administered by the independent Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau every five years— to set fire insurance premiums. The Office of Insurance Commissioner contracted a group led by a former U.S. Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer delivered the report to members of the Senate and House…

A recent letter urged readers to "do their research" regarding Alexander Vindman. Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman was physically present in the White House Situation Room and listened directly to the July 25, 2019 call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky. As Florida's Attorney General for six years, she had every tool to hold…

The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Colorado:. Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Division of Insurance, part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies, announced an open call for qualified individuals to apply to the Strengthen Colorado Homes Enterprise Board created by SB26-155, signed into law by Governor Polis last…

Insurers specializing in the legal professional liability sector have experienced considerable growth in policyholders’ surplus over the past five years, but premium levels have remained relatively stagnant during that timeframe, according to a new AM Best report. The Best’ s Market Segment Report, titled“ Specialty Legal Professional Liability Insurers…

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. Make sure you have adequate homeowners' insurance and a flood insurance policy.

In response to the Independent's question about regulating electric bikes: Everywhere in Europe and Asia people ride bikes. Everyone knows the rules of the road and is courteous. We spend millions of tax dollars for assistant attorneys general, legislative staff, Arizona Department of Transportation workers and driver's license testing facilities, but…

The Dutch Kills Civic Association will hold their final General Meeting of the season on Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 pm at the Growing Up Green school, located at 39-27 28th Street in Long Island City. The North Queens Homeowners Civic Association meeting will be held on Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 PM at the Lexington School for the Deaf, 25-26 75th Street, East…

A recent letter urged readers to "do their research" regarding Alexander Vindman. Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman was physically present in the White House Situation Room and listened directly to the July 25, 2019 call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky. As Florida's Attorney General for six years, she had every tool to hold…

Wawanesa Insurance has earned the top ranking in the JD Power 2026 U.S. “This recognition is a tremendous honor and a testament to our hard-working and dedicated team members,” said Wawanesa Insurance President Chris Henn.“ We pride ourselves on providing outstanding service and value to our members, and we have been serving California drivers with that same…

USAA is giving nearly $1 billion in rate reductions, member dividends and other benefits to its Florida policyholders, singling out the state’ s tort reforms for curbing legal abuses and allowing the company to pass on more savings to its customers. Beginning June 15, the company’ s eligible auto policyholders in the state will receive an average dividend amount…

Maybe in big cities but not in small counties like Highlands. What the governor should have focused on was the bigger elephant in the room, the homeowners insurance crisis we have in the state of Florida. Florida is now ranked number 1 as the most expensive state for homeowners insurance.

But, the pro bono coordinators at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project explained that they provide mentoring and malpractice insurance. My first asylum case for a man held in the Tacoma Detention Center was a steep learning curve. "The Taliban say,' I hate you and I will kill you.' They tell the truth.

Major insurers in California recently limited new policies and sought large rate hikes due to wildfires, inflation, and reinsurance costs. Regulators also threatened to suspend State Farm's license over claim handling from the 2025 L.A. wildfires. For consumers, developments in California and many other states raise a practical question: What are your…

Insurance rates have skyrocketed since the pandemic, and jaw-dropping renewal notices have left many consumers stretched thin when it comes to protecting their assets. Nearly half of Americans with auto insurance and homeowners insurance say they're stressed about their premiums, according to a recent NerdWallet survey. Even as affordability…

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…