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The “Fix Our Forests Act of 2025,” which will improve forest management, reduce wildfire risk and protect critical infrastructure, was passed out of a U.S. Senate committee.
Posted: Oct 22, 2025
The “Fix Our Forests Act of 2025,” which will improve forest management, reduce wildfire risk and protect critical infrastructure, was passed out of a U.S. Senate committee.
Posted: Oct 22, 2025
As homeowners contend with inflation, extreme weather and increasingly complex coverage needs, new reports from Nationwide and The Hanover reveal widening gaps in insurance coverage—and an expanding role for agents helping clients navigate today’s ri...
Posted: Oct 21, 2025
Marsh McLennan announced is changing its brand to Marsh, effective January 2026. The company has also created a new unit to centralize investments in operations, data, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics.
Posted: Oct 15, 2025
Last week, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) hosted its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Posted: Oct 14, 2025
In response to providers significantly reducing or eliminating agent compensation, the Big “I” voiced its concerns in joint letters to Congress and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Posted: Oct 14, 2025
This year’s conference made one thing clear: artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword—it’s becoming a daily tool reshaping how agencies quote, renew and serve clients.
Posted: Oct 08, 2025
This year’s conference made one thing clear: artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword—it’s becoming a daily tool reshaping how agencies quote, renew and serve clients.
Posted: Oct 08, 2025
Both political sides seem to be digging in, with the U.S. Senate unable to advance a “clean” continuing resolution (CR).
Posted: Oct 08, 2025
Although the NYDFS Cyber Regulations may not apply directly to your business, independent insurance agencies operating in other jurisdictions could still see impacts.
Posted: Oct 07, 2025
A partial federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, resulting in a lapse of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) authority.
Posted: Oct 01, 2025
The report uncovers agents’ perceptions of how well carriers are meeting their foundational needs, including responsive underwriting, personalized service and clearly communicated risk appetite.
Posted: Sep 30, 2025
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While annual rainfall is not rising, the increase in extreme rainfall events means that flood risk, infrastructural strain, and flash flooding potential are increasing.
Posted: Sep 23, 2025
The Big “I” urges Congress to act well in advance of the 2027 deadline and reauthorize a long-term, clean extension of this important program.
Posted: Sep 17, 2025
Nearly half of U.S. homeowners have seen their insurance premiums increase over the past year, signaling growing concerns over insurer loyalty and long-term profitability, according to J.D. Power.
Posted: Sep 16, 2025
The trend points to increasingly sophisticated, profitable tactics used by financially motivated cybercriminals, who are becoming more focused and systematic in their exploits.
Posted: Sep 14, 2025
The U.S. property & casualty insurance industry almost tripled underwriting profitability in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, but catastrophes continue to drive up homeowners premiums.
Posted: Sep 10, 2025
The acquisition of Cytora, a U.K.-based digital risk processing company, will allow Applied to accelerate its vision of delivering a connected end-to-end policy lifecycle.
Posted: Sep 10, 2025
The bipartisan bill directs the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary to update regulations for independent agents, brokers and third-party marketing organizations (TPMOs) under Medicare Parts C and D.
Posted: Sep 03, 2025
Despite artificial intelligence (AI) becoming increasingly integrated into independent insurance agencies, only 12% of agencies have a well-defined usage policy, according to Liberty Mutual.
Posted: Sep 02, 2025
Small commercial customers are more likely than ever to consider moving their business to another insurer at renewal, according to J.D. Power.
Posted: Aug 19, 2025
Homes at risk during the 2025 wildfire season represent a combined reconstruction cost value of $1.3 trillion.
Posted: Aug 19, 2025