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New York Officials Signal Higher For-Hire Vehicle Insurance Rates Over Next Three Years

New York City, USA - March 5, 2016: Uber car service with sign in car window is waiting to pickup passengers on 6th Avenue in Manhattan, NY.

As part of remedial measures implemented earlier this year, policy rates are expected to increase by approximately 25% on a weighted average basis over the next three years, according to individuals familiar with the plans.

Jury Awards $40 Million in Talcum Powder Cancer Case

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The verdict adds to ongoing litigation involving claims that talc-based powders caused serious health conditions. Johnson and Johnson stated that it plans to appeal the decision.

Deadly Shooting at Brown University

Providence, United States - August 9, 2014: A closed gate is seen outside the entrance to the Front Green on the campus of Brown University along Prospect Street. Brown University, a private Ivy League university that was founded in 1764, is the 7th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and currently has over 8,000 enrolled students.

As of Monday, officials said they are still searching for the gunman and have not announced any arrests or identified a motive.

U.S. P/C Industry Reports Strong Underwriting Gain Through Nine Months of 2025

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According to a new AM Best analysis, underwriting gains increased substantially compared with the same period in the prior year, supported by premium growth, stable loss experience, and higher investment income.

Cybersecurity Outlook for 2026 Highlights AI-Driven Shifts in Threats and Defense

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As cybersecurity enters 2026, industry observers point to a significant change in how digital threats emerge and how organizations respond.

Women’s Healthcare Market Projected to Reach $46.76 Billion by 2033

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The global women’s healthcare market continues to expand as demand rises for reproductive, preventive, diagnostic, and digital health services.

Amwins Releases Its 2026 State of the Market Report

The annual outlook offers insights into rate movements, capacity trends, and coverage developments. It aims to give retailers and insureds clarity as they navigate a market that continues to change.

Major Insurers Lead AI Patent Activity, Report Finds

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Three United States Property and Casualty insurers, State Farm, USAA, and Allstate, account for 77% of all AI patents filed over the past decade.

Recent Trends in Commercial Health Insurance Market Concentration

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A new analysis examines how market concentration among commercial health insurers has shifted across the large group, small group, and individual markets from 2013 to 2023.

Soaring Premiums Push Homeowners Toward Higher Deductibles to Keep Coverage Affordable

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A key response has been the greater acceptance of higher deductibles, which can lower premiums but shift more financial responsibility to the homeowner in the event of a loss.