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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 ...
North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Crisis
A town in North Carolina sued utility firm Duke Energy DUK.N on Wednesday, accusing the company of deceiving its customers and the broader public about the harms of climate change. The town of ...
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, ...
U.S. Small Business Sentiment Nears 3.5 Year High in November
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said on Tuesday its Small Business Optimism Index jumped 8.0 points to 101.7 last month, the highest level since June 2021. Donald Trump won the ...
With Insurance, Other Costs Soaring Holiday Debt May Linger Until Mid-2025: Survey
Consumers view 2024 as a financially challenging year and the high price of spending for the holidays is causing stress and anxiety to many, according to a new survey commissioned by digital personal ...