Personal Lines
Thumbs Down on SELF DRIVE Act as Written, Says Industry Trades
Federal lawmakers have begun to discuss numerous pieces of legislation focusing on the evolving automobile industry, with legislation addressing consumer data rights, parts and repair, pedestrian ...
Adjusters Launch ‘CarFax for Insurance Claims’ to Vet Carriers’ Damage Estimates
Two independent claims adjusters in the Southeast have teamed up to create what they say is a quick, low-cost way for property owners to double-check insurance carriers' damage estimates on claims. ...
Consumer Acceptance of Telematics Widens, Says Survey
Consumer acceptance of telematics technology in auto insurance is growing, creating opportunity for insurers who can cater to tech-driven drivers who crave personalized pricing and service. Today, ...
Two Big California Homeowners Insurers to Raise Rates by 6.9%
Two large California home insurers will be raising rates for by an average of 6.9% this year, filings with the California Department of Insurance show. CSAA will begin rate increases for nearly ...
California Bill Seeks to Add ‘Transparency’ to Aerial Images Used by Insurers
A California lawmaker is pushing to require insurers to notify homeowners in advance of taking or using aerial images of their property, and to stop insurers from basing decisions to cancel, ...
MAPFRE Accuses AAA of Violating Long-Time Exclusive Marketing Agreement
The biggest auto insurer in Massachusetts is at odds with the AAA Northeast division it says is violating an exclusive 20-year joint marketing agreement that is worth $200 million a year in premiums ...
California Bill Would Double Insurer Penalties for Unfair Claims Practices
A bill that promises legislative reform in California to speed up disaster recovery for homeowners and renters through improved insurance coverage and expanded consumer protections was introduced on ...
A Year Later, LA Wildfires Were ‘Significant Stress Event’ for Insurance: Morningstar
In a report one year on from the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025, which started on Jan. 7, Morningstar DBS Research issued a perspective that called the fires "a significant stress event" for ...