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.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Gallagher Re Publishes Report on Florida Tort Reform’s Impact
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
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.
Ethos Technologies Reveals 55% Revenue Surge as Insurance IPOs Gain Momentum
Insurtech Ethos Technologies reported a 55% increase in revenue in the first half of 2025, according to its U.S. initial public offering filing on Friday.
How the New $100K H-1B Fee Could Hit Housing Demand in Key U.S. Markets
Living in the United States just became more costly for certain visa holders. On Sept. 18, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation requiring companies to pay a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, according to Realtor.com.
Homeowners Insurance Premium Increases Threaten Customer Loyalty, J.D. Power Study Finds
Almost half of homeowners insurance customers in the United States have experienced a premium increase in the past year, marking the highest rate of insurer-initiated price hikes in more than a decade.
California Leaders Announce Insurers Returning to the Market
Several homeowners insurance companies that had previously scaled back or left California are now returning or committing to stay in the state, according to an announcement Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Insurance.
DB Insurance to Acquire Fortegra in $1.6 Billion Deal
South Korea’s DB Insurance has agreed to acquire Fortegra, a U.S.-based specialty and warranty insurance group, in a transaction valued at $1.6 billion.
Motor Vehicle Accidents Remain Costly Challenge for Workers’ Compensation
Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) continue to be a leading concern in the workers’ compensation system, representing the top cause of work-related fatalities and among the most expensive claims.
Chinese Firms Struggle With Social Insurance Compliance
China’s top court has ruled that workarounds between employers and employees to avoid mandated social insurance contributions are invalid, reinforcing compliance requirements but raising concerns about business costs and job security.