Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich

According to a recent Redfin analysis, the U.S. housing market now has nearly 500,000 more home sellers than buyers — the widest gap since tracking began in 2013.

Florida’s personal property insurance market recorded an underwriting profit in 2024, ending a streak of eight consecutive years of related losses. The market also experienced a notable increase in pre-tax operating income, according to a new report from AM Best.

Recent cyberattacks targeting major retailers have revealed a troubling trend: threat actors are bypassing technical safeguards and exploiting the human element through social engineering.

A new report from the Walton Family Foundation outlines growing housing challenges in Northwest Arkansas since the release of its original Our Housing Future report in 2019. The updated 2025 publication, Our Housing Future: A Call to Action for Northwest Arkansas, presents an in-depth look at housing trends, affordability issues, and the region’s ongoing efforts… Continue reading Northwest Arkansas Faces Heightened Housing Challenges, New Report Finds

According to a new study from Yardi Matrix, fully affordable housing properties across the United States are backed by $116.1 billion in total debt. A significant portion of this debt is approaching maturity within the next several years, with $10.5 billion due by 2027 and $21.7 billion scheduled to mature by 2030.

A new report from Worldwide Market Reports presents an in-depth analysis of the Crime Risk Report Market from 2025 through 2032. This report evaluates global industry dynamics, highlighting critical growth drivers, market constraints, and sector-specific challenges. Designed for stakeholders across industries, it provides actionable insights based on validated research methodologies. Market Overview The Crime Risk… Continue reading Crime Risk Report Market Outlook (2025–2032): Segmentation, Forecast, and Industry Overview

As hurricane season approaches, many Americans may be thinking only of the usual coastal hotspots. But a new report from Cotality™ is revealing a broader and more unsettling reality — hurricane risk is no longer confined to familiar flood zones.

Homeowners affected by the devastating January 7 wildfires in Los Angeles County have filed lawsuits against three major home insurance providers alleging they were left severely underinsured and unable to rebuild after the destruction of their properties.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly significant role in transforming underwriting processes. A recent Capgemini report shows that 62% of executives believe AI enhances underwriting quality and reduces fraud.

Chartered insurance broker Konsileo has announced the appointment of Joe Zuk to its board of directors, marking the company’s third non-executive board member.