More than 400 independent agents, industry leaders, carrier and vendor partners gathered last week at Legacy West in Plano for the second annual Lone Star Summit.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
New-Home Prices Drop in One-Third of U.S. Cities — But Affordability Gains May Be Short-Lived
Newly built home prices dropped in nearly one-third of the nation’s top 100 metro areas, according to Realtor.com®’s New Construction Quarterly Report.
14th Annual IICF Midwest Gala Raises $770,000 for Local Nonprofit Partners
The Midwest Division of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, raised $770,000 at its fourteenth annual IICF Midwest Gala in Chicago.
Phishing Threats and Class Action Lawsuits: The Cyber Risks Facing Small Businesses
Today’s phishing scams are not only disrupting operations — they’re also triggering class action lawsuits against smaller companies.
Insurance Market Shows Signs of Stabilization in April 2025 Renewals
The reinsurance market exhibited further signs of stabilization during the April 1, 2025, renewal period, according to Gallagher Re’s latest report, 1st View: Finding the Path.
Verisk Surpasses Profit Estimates as Insurers Double Down on Data Analytics
Verisk Analytics has kicked off 2025 with a strong performance, thanks to surging demand for its advanced data analytics solutions, particularly from property and casualty (P&C) insurers.
AIG Reports Strong Start to 2025 With Robust Premium Growth and Capital Returns
Despite elevated catastrophe losses in the quarter, AIG delivered results that reflect the effectiveness of its strategic reinsurance program and operational strength across global markets.
Wildfires on Tribal Lands in North Dakota Highlight Emergency Response and Drought Risk
As of May 6, 2025, at least 16 wildfires have been reported across North Dakota, with several large fires still burning on the Turtle Mountain Reservation near the Canadian border.
Justice Department Files Complaint Against Major Medicare Insurers Over Broker Payments
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a federal complaint against several of the largest Medicare Advantage insurers, alleging that they paid kickbacks to brokers in an effort to increase enrollments.
Climate Risk on the Rise: Why $145 Billion in Insured Losses in 2025 Shouldn’t Be a Surprise
According to Swiss Re Institute, insured losses from natural catastrophes are projected to reach 145 billion dollars in 2025.