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Amwins Hires Ben Tasse to Lead Distribution and Growth for Underwriting Division

Amwins today announced that Ben Tasse has joined the firm as head of distribution and growth for Amwins’ Underwriting division.

Clearcut Logging and Flood Risk: What New Research Reveals About B.C.’s Watersheds

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A recent study from the University of British Columbia illuminates a striking link between clear-cut logging and a sharp increase in flood risk — up to 18 times higher — highlighting serious implications for forestry practices in British Columbia.

First Half 2025 M&A Activity: A Data-Driven Mid-Year Snapshot

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The first half of 2025 presented a shifting landscape for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the U.S. market. Activity levels showed notable divergence between the independent insurance distribution sector and the broader M&A environment.

Florida Auto Insurance Rates See Average Decrease in 2025

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Auto insurance premiums in Florida are expected to decline in 2025, according to new information from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR).

Tsunami Waves Strike Pacific Coastlines After Massive 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Near Russia

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A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering widespread tsunami alerts and waves that reached across the Pacific Ocean.

Arrowhead’s Mile High Markets Marks 40 Years in Rental Vehicle Insurance

Mile High Markets, a specialty commercial auto program administered by Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc., and supported by Arrowhead Programs, is marking 40 years of continuous service in the rental vehicle space. Originally launched in 1985 to close a gap in coverage for independent rental operators, Mile High Markets has grown into one of the… Continue reading Arrowhead’s Mile High Markets Marks 40 Years in Rental Vehicle Insurance

Congress Reexamines CFPB Authority in Insurance Regulation Context

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A newly reintroduced bill in both chambers of Congress, the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act, seeks to limit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) authority over insurance-related activities.

Senate Bill Seeks Data on Wildfire Effects on Home Insurance

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On July 25, 2025, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced a bipartisan bill titled the Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025.

IICF Florida Chapter Launches with Harvest Pack Project to Fight Hunger in Tampa

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) is celebrating the launch of its Florida Chapter with a hands-on community service initiative: the Harvest Pack Project, a volunteer meal-packing event in partnership with nonprofit organization Harvest Pack.

DOXA Expands Brokerage Vertical With New Executive VP

DOXA Insurance Holdings, a leading specialty managing general agency (MGA) and program administrator, has announced the strategic addition of Sean Curry as Executive Vice President of its Brokerage vertical.