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Steadily Launches Landlord Insurance App on ChatGPT

The company says it is the first U.S. insurance provider focused exclusively on landlord insurance to offer quotes through a ChatGPT app.

Harford Mutual Insurance Group Selects ZestyAI Platform for Its Commercial Portfolio

The AI-powered platform provides property intelligence designed to improve exposure visibility and support portfolio resilience.

U.S. Retail Annuity Sales Reach Record $461.3 Billion in 2025

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According to preliminary results from LIMRA’s U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Survey, total annuity sales increased 6% to $461.3 billion for the year. The survey represents 92% of the total U.S. annuity market.

California Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Establish Smoke Damage Standards for Insurance Claims

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The proposed legislation aims to establish a statewide framework for handling wildfire smoke damage insurance claims, which officials describe as the first effort of its kind in the United States.

Hawaii Officials Encourage Prompt Insurance Claims After Severe Weather

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Officials advise that homeowners, renters, and vehicle owners contact their insurance company or agent immediately after discovering damage.

US–Iran Tensions Raise Questions About Cyber Risk for Western Businesses

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Cybersecurity specialists note that geopolitical developments often coincide with increased cyber activity targeting infrastructure, financial institutions, and government agencies.

U.S. Commercial Insurance Rates Moderate to 2.9% as Market Stabilizes

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The increase reflects a continued moderation in pricing compared with earlier quarters in 2025 and with the same period in the prior year.

Swiss Re Publishes Annual Report 2025 and Details for 2026 Annual General Meeting

The report outlines the company’s strategy, financial performance, governance disclosures, and sustainability progress for the year ending 31 December 2025.

U.S. Seeks Public Comment on Zoox Petition to Deploy Robotaxis Without Steering Wheels

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced March 10 that it is seeking public comment on Zoox’s request to operate up to 2,500 purpose-built vehicles that do not include steering wheels or other manual controls.

Immigration Enforcement Activity Raises Risk Management Concerns

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Federal immigration raids in Minneapolis in January and demonstrations that followed in several cities have increased the need for organizations to reassess business continuity planning and risk mitigation strategies.