The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index declined for the third consecutive month in March, landing at 97.4 — just below its 51-year average of 98.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Transatlantic Underwriters Launches New Property & Casualty Insurance Division
Transatlantic Underwriters (TAU), a leader in specialty insurance for the transportation industry, announces the launch of a new Property and Casualty (P&C) division to expand service offerings while maintaining a strong commitment to transportation clients.
Insurance Gaps Force Fire Survivors to Pay for Their Own Contamination Testing
After devastating wildfires swept through the Los Angeles region — destroying more than 9,000 structures and claiming lives — many residents whose homes were spared from the flames faced a different kind of aftermath: uncertainty, frustration, and a fight for health and safety.
U.S. Homeowners Insurance Market Outlook: What Agents Need to Know Through 2030
The U.S. homeowners insurance market is entering a new era — one shaped by advanced technology, evolving consumer needs, and the increasing urgency of climate risk.
The Insurance Industry at a Crossroads: PwC’s New Report Calls for Urgent Transformation
The European insurance industry stands on the brink of a seismic shift. Once lauded for its resilience and predictability, the sector is now contending with sweeping disruption that challenges its very foundation.
Tariffs and Insurance: How New Trade Policies Are Driving Industry-Wide Adjustments
The U.S. insurance industry, already tasked with forecasting risk amid a dynamic global landscape, is now facing new challenges following the announcement of sweeping tariffs by President Donald Trump on April 3, 2025.
U.S. Traffic Deaths Decline in 2024, but Challenges Remain
After years of rising roadway fatalities, new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows a promising shift. Traffic deaths in the United States fell by 3.8% in 2024, reaching 39,345 fatalities — the lowest number since 2020.
A Roundup of New Insurance Legislation in 3 States
From privacy protections to wildfire risk management, several states are introducing forward-thinking insurance legislation in 2025.
Rising Tariffs and Auto Insurance: What to Know About the Financial Impact and Cost Strategies
Newly implemented tariffs on auto-related imports are expected to influence the cost structure within the auto insurance sector significantly.
Josh Moreau Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President in Los Angeles
Josh Moreau has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Los Angeles, Moreau will focus on private equity and mergers and acquisitions.