During a tragedy insurance agents can approach schools and churches with compassion and preparedness, offering protection, recovery resources, and sensitive guidance.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Sompo to Acquire Aspen in $3.5 Billion Cash Deal
Sompo Holdings has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited in a cash transaction valued at approximately $3.5 billion.
Flood Sensors Aim to Get Help to Chicago Neighborhoods Faster
Dozens of new flood sensors are being installed across Chicago in an effort to improve response times and reduce damage from heavy rain and sewer backups.
Transforming Underwriting with AI and Smarter Decision-Making
Commercial insurance underwriting is undergoing major change. With industry revenues climbing 8% annually over the past five years and a combined ratio of 91%, growth remains strong.
Cost of Raising a Child in Major U.S. Metros – 2025 Study
Raising a child in the United States comes with significant financial demands. From childcare and food to medical expenses and housing, the total annual cost can reach tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the location.
El Paso Heat Deaths Hit Records in 2023 and 2024 as Officials Face Scrutiny Over Preparedness
Community advocates are sounding alarms after back-to-back record years of heat deaths in El Paso County and a surge in heat-related illness across the region.
Survey Uncovers Hidden COPD Epidemic and Urgent Gaps in Care
An Aug. 21, 2025 COPD Action Alliance survey found people with or suspecting COPD face insurance, cost, and care barriers, prompting calls for policy and access improvements.
Q3 2025 Mortgage Market Report: Summary Of Gallagher Re’s Release
Gallagher Re has issued its Mortgage Market Report for Q3 2025. The release highlights major economic drivers relevant to mortgages, along with CRT performance and an origination quality index derived from Freddie Mac’s ACIS and STACR programs.
Great Bay CEO Receives Company Person of the Year Award
Great Bay Insurance Group, the leading provider of coastal homeowners’ insurance in New Jersey, has announced that Timothy J. Byrne, Sr., the group’s Chief Executive Officer, has been awarded the Company Person of the Year by the PIANJ at its annual conference.
Restaurant Industry Set to Hit $1.5 Trillion
The restaurant industry is gearing up for a major growth year in 2025, with sales projected to reach $1.5 trillion and employment expected to rise to 15.9 million workers, according to the National Restaurant Association’s latest State of the Restaurant Industry report.