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Climate Risk: The Sixth “C” of Credit Worth Watching
First Street’s 13th National Risk Assessment reveals how disasters like flooding, hurricanes, and wildfires are producing “hidden credit losses” that lenders’ conventional models fail to anticipate.
Owens Insurance Agency and Stokes Farnham Insurance Agency Join World Insurance Associates
World Insurance Associates LLC has taken a significant step forward in its national expansion strategy with the acquisition of Owens Insurance Agency and Stokes Farnham Insurance Agency.
Q1 2025 Commercial Insurance Trends: Market Softens, But Litigation Keeps Pressure on Auto and Umbrella Lines
According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers’ Q1 2025 P/C Market Survey, average premium increases slowed across the board, though certain sectors remain under pressure due to escalating litigation dynamics.
California Launches Smoke Claims & Remediation Task Force to Address Wildfire Aftermath
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has announced the formation of a new Smoke Claims & Remediation Task Force within the California Department of Insurance.
New Study Finds Medicaid Expansion Associated with Lower Mortality Rates
A new study analyzing data from over 37 million Americans reports a link between Medicaid coverage and reduced mortality risk.
Tornadoes Devastate Kentucky and Missouri, Leaving at Least 25 Dead
A powerful spring storm system swept through the U.S. Midwest and Ohio River Valley overnight, spawning deadly tornadoes that devastated communities in Kentucky and Missouri.
How to Survive Tariff Turmoil: Advice From the Experts
In a recent feature on AllBusiness.com, Neilson Marketing co-founder Larry Neilson shares expert insights on how small businesses can stay resilient and maintain visibility amid rising tariffs and economic uncertainty.
IICF to Host 2025 Global Conference in NYC, June 10 & 11
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) event will gather hundreds of insurance professionals, C-suite executives, and business leaders for an action-oriented program focused on the theme of “Empowering our Future: Personal Leadership, Innovation and Winning Talent Strategies.”
Florida’s New Condo Bill Eases Financial Pressure, Raises Insurance Questions
Florida lawmakers have passed a new condominium bill aimed at easing some of the financial burdens placed on condominium associations and unit owners, while also introducing new provisions that raise questions in the insurance sector.
