Maria Valdez Haubrich, Author at ProgramBusiness | Where insurance industry clicks

Bamboo Insurance and Accredited Introduce E&S Signature to Expand California Homeowners Coverage

Bamboo Insurance has announced a strategic partnership with Accredited, a specialty insurer, to broaden homeowners insurance options in California.

Afore Insurance Appoints Eric Korpalski as Chief Financial Officer

Afore Insurance Services, LLC, announced the appointment of Eric Korpalski as Chief Financial Officer. The Alpharetta, Georgia–based company is a nationally expanding buyer and operator of independent insurance agencies.

Insurtech Vortex Weather Insurance Expands Access to Snow Risk Policies

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Vortex Weather Insurance, a data-driven insurtech, announced that its parametric snow insurance policies are now available for direct purchase by businesses or through their brokers. Previously, these policies were only accessible through Vortex’s parent company, MSI GuaranteedWeather.

Global Common Wedding Insurance Market Shows Strong Growth Outlook

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HTF Market Intelligence Consulting Pvt. Ltd. has released a new report providing an in-depth look at the Global Common Wedding Insurance Market. The study details product scope, market status, and trends projected from 2025 to 2033.

California Workers’ Comp Report Examines Functional Restoration Programs

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A new study from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) provides a detailed look at Functional Restoration Programs (FRPs) used to treat injured workers whose conditions do not respond to traditional therapies.

Homeowners Insurance Premium Hikes Challenge Customer Loyalty and Profits, J.D. Power Reports

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Nearly half of U.S. homeowners insurance customers faced premium increases over the past year — the highest rate in more than a decade — according to the newly released J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Home Insurance Study℠.

Insurtech The Spark Launches at Monte Carlo as a Global Prevention Lab for Insurance

A new insurtech platform called The Spark has officially launched at the annual Rendez-Vous in Monte Carlo, describing itself as “the world’s first global prevention lab.”

California Insurance Commissioner Presses for Action on Wildfire and Health Bills

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Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a series of wildfire and health-related bills that have passed the Legislature and are awaiting approval.

SIAA Hosts IA Evolve 2025 Virtual Conference to Empower Independent Insurance Agents

The Agents Alliance will host the IA Evolve 2025 Virtual Conference on September 16, offering independent insurance agents strategies, tools, and networking to grow and stay competitive.

World Insurance Associates Appoints Zach Posey as New Leader of Market Relationships

In his new role, Posey will focus on engaging with contingent capital providers, including insurers, to develop unique solutions for World’s clients, trading partners, and the organization itself.