Client services expert Ashley Powers has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Irvine, California, Powers will focus on enhancing business process efficiencies.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Widespread Wildfires in the Carolinas Prompt Emergency Response and Evacuations
March 4, 2025: Firefighters in North and South Carolina are battling over 170 wildfires, leading to evacuations and emergency declarations as dry and windy conditions continue to fuel the blazes.
Payroll Companies Expanding into Insurance
Insurance agents across the country have faced an unexpected challenge: payroll and staffing firms moving into the insurance market. This trend has sparked concerns among agents who see these companies as direct competitors.
Kimball Hughes Public Relations Scales Team with Strategic Additions to Fuel Continued Growth
In response to continued growth and an expanding client portfolio, Kimball Hughes Public Relations has added Senior Advisor John Forberger, Public Relations Manager Alex Bacon and Public Relations Assistant Bianca Pell to the team as the agency responds to its expanding client roster.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Enhances Fraud Prevention with IDVerse Acquisition
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has officially completed its acquisition of IDVerse, a global leader in AI-powered document authentication and fraud detection.
Potential Medicaid Funding Changes: What It Could Mean for Healthcare Providers and Insurers
The healthcare industry is closely watching potential shifts in Medicaid funding, as policymakers consider changes that could impact hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities.
Berkley Re Expands Reinsurance Offerings With Turnkey Solutions Division
Berkley Re has introduced Berkley Re Turnkey Solutions, a new division focused on providing reinsured turnkey solutions to carriers, managing general agents (MGAs), program administrators (PAs), and insurtech firms.
Tesla Drivers Report the Most Insurance Incidents, Study Finds
A recent Lending Tree study, as Kelley Blue Book reported, reveals that Tesla drivers reported more insurance incidents than drivers of any other car brand in 2024.
Insurance Workforce Trends in 2025: Growth, Challenges, and Shifting Priorities
The Q1 2025 Insurance Labor Market Study by The Jacobson Group and Ward, Aon’s Performance Benchmarking Division, offers valuable insights into staffing expectations, revenue growth projections, and the shifting workforce landscape.
New Senate Bill Proposes Public Auto Insurance Option in Texas
Texas lawmakers are exploring a new approach to tackle the steep rise in auto insurance premiums. Senate Bill 1246, known as the “Auto Insurance Public Option Act,” aims to introduce a state-administered insurance option for all Texas residents.