Industry News
What’s Not Changing in 2025: Homeowners Outlook, Re Retentions
When analysts at AM Best reviewed outlooks for the property/casualty insurance and reinsurance sectors this week, recent good news of a change in outlook for personal lines—and for the personal ...
Top Carriers Connecting: How Agents Rank Insurers On Digital Experience
Carriers are on the hunt for quality agencies to make new appointments, according to a new report, which also found that the top way they're finding them is at industry tradeshows and events. While ...
Farmers To Resume Calif. Condo, Renters Cover; Write More HO Policies
Farmers Insurance said on Wednesday it will resume offering coverage for multiple lines of insurance in California to new customers. The lines include condominium, renters, umbrella, landlord, vacant ...
Horace Mann Enters New Jersey; Partners With Plymouth Rock
Horace Mann Educators Corp., which targets teachers and others in education, announced its expansion into New Jersey. Already serving educators in more than 40 states, Horace Mann will offer its ...
Micro-Captives Growing Like Weeds in Hard Florida Market
Despite continued uncertainty over the future of federal tax rules on micro-captive insurance companies, the instruments seem to be increasingly popular for small businesses, especially in Florida, ...
Mixed Bag: What Trump 2.0 Tariffs, DOGE Activities Mean For Insurers
Setting aside the populist flavor of his campaign rhetoric, Donald J. Trump's previous service as the nation's 45th President presents a remarkable opportunity to make educated guesses about the ...
Survey: Better Communication Needed For Totaled Auto Claims
Drivers who have had their car declared a total loss are noticeably impacted by how carriers communicate them. That's according to survey of U.S. policyholders that shows drivers' emotional state and ...
Effective Jan. 1, Workers Comp For Mental Health Available To NY Workers
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to expand workers compensation benefits to people who are facing job-related mental health crises. The new law, which goes into effect January 1, ...