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Gas-Guzzler Revival Risks Dead-End Future for U.S. Automakers
Detroit under Donald Trump has rediscovered its love of the big, roaring engine. By gutting climate regulations, the president has freed U.S. automakers to sell as many gas-burning trucks and SUVs as ...
AI Got Beat by Traditional Models in Forecasting NYC’s Blizzard
Two days before New York's biggest snowstorm in a decade began, forecasters were still unsure how much snow would fall. One traditional U.S. model had consistently predicted a major hit, while newer ...
Commercial P/C Market Softest Since 2017, Says CIAB
Commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes in the fourth quarter of 2025 were the softest they have been since 2017, according to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers ...
Resilience: Cyber Risk Shifts From Disruption to Long-Tail Losses
Cyber attacks are no longer designed solely to cause immediate business disruption. Instead, they are increasingly engineered to inflict sustained financial, regulatory and reputational damage that ...
Premium Slowdown, Inflation Factors to Lead to Higher P/C Combined Ratio: AM Best
Success for the property/casualty industry in 2025 was marked by rate increases and investment income, but plateauing or softening rates in many lines of business may pressure financial results in ...
RLI Now Has ‘A++’ Rating from AM Best
AM Best announced upgrades to the financial strength ratings of the members of RLI Group on Friday, pushing the grades up to A++ (superior) from A+ (superior). The rating upgrades reflect RLI's ...
Employers Holdings Expands Into Excess Workers Comp
Workers compensation insurer Employers Holdings Inc. has launched a new Excess Workers' Compensation insurance product, expanding its portfolio to serve large ...
California Bill Requires Insurers to Offer, Renew Coverage for ‘Fire-Safe’ Homes
A new bill in California would require insurers to offer homeowners insurance to those who meet state home hardening and defensible space requirements. Senate Bill 1076, the Insurance Coverage for ...