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Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance Acquires Wyoming-Based Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual

A major regional insurance merger will expand services to more than 130,000 policyholders across five Mountain West states.

Balavant Insurance Group Acquires TIMBY Specialty Insurance Solutions

Balavant Insurance Group, a national MGA platform, has announced the acquisition of TIMBY Specialty Insurance Solutions, a program manager specializing in inland marine insurance for the transportation, logistics, energy, and construction sectors.

CCC Report Details Auto Industry Pressures in Q3 2025

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CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) has released its Crash Course Q3 2025 Report, offering a data-driven look at how tariffs, inflation, consumer financial strain, and vehicle technology are converging to reshape the auto industry.

Shutdown Could Halt Federal Flood Insurance Program

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As Congress faces a looming deadline to fund the government, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) could be directly impacted if lawmakers fail to act.

Inszone Insurance Services Welcomes Geoff Hatfield as President

Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoff Hatfield as President.

APCIA Supports the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025

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The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has announced its support for the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R.5258).

IICF Florida Chapter Launches With Harvest Pack Volunteer Event

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) has announced the formation of its new Florida Chapter as part of the IICF Southeast Division’s expansion.

Ryder Cup to Deliver $160 Million Economic Boost as Short-Term Rentals Surge

Long Island, N.Y., is preparing for the Ryder Cup 2025, a biennial golf tournament expected to bring a $160 million economic boost to the region, according to Realtor.com.

Gallagher Re Publishes Report on Florida Tort Reform’s Impact

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Gallagher Re has released a new whitepaper, Florida Tort Reform: A Sunshine Success Story, analyzing how recent legislative reforms have reshaped Florida’s property insurance market.

New Hampshire Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs in the Country

Manchester is the largest city in the state of New Hampshire and the largest city in northern New England. Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, riverside mills, affordability, and arts & cultural destination.

NH homeowners pay some of the lowest insurance costs in the nation — typically $1,000–$1,499 annually — well below neighboring states and far less than climate-exposed regions like Florida.