A new housing development in Escondido, Dixon Trail, is being marketed as the first “wildfire resilient neighborhood” in the United States.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
PLM Welcomes Two New Members to its Board of Directors
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, appointed two new members to its Board of Directors: Steve Sallah and Don Blackwell, CPA.
Alabama Legislature Adopts HJR220 to Stabilize Coastal Commercial Insurance Market
On April 24, 2025, the Alabama Legislature officially adopted House Joint Resolution 220 (HJR220), formally recognizing the challenges facing commercial property insurance along Alabama’s coastal regions.
Blue Shield of California Confirms Largest Health Care Data Breach of 2025
According to a recent report by TheStreet.com, Blue Shield of California has confirmed the largest health care data breach of 2025. The breach involved the unintended sharing of protected health information (PHI) due to a misconfigured implementation of Google Analytics.
Risk Strategies Releases State of the Insurance Market 2025 Outlook
Risk Strategies has officially released its much-anticipated State of the Insurance Market 2025 Outlook report, offering businesses and individuals critical insights into the evolving dynamics of the global insurance landscape.
USG Announces Hire of William Morgan in Denver, CO
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, proudly announces the addition of William Morgan as Associate Broker in its growing Brokerage Division. Morgan will work under the leadership of Mitchel Zelman, National Director of the Brokerage Division.
AAU Announces Hire of Kristine Pelletier in Kissimmee, FL
Allied American Underwriters (AAU), a division of USG Insurance Services, Inc., is excited to announce the newest addition to its Personal Lines team, Kristine Pelletier, Associate Producer/Broker.
SAN Group Honors Top Member Agencies With 2025 Awards of Excellence
Satellite Agency Network Group, Inc. (SAN), the largest alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast, celebrated the achievements of its top-performing member agencies with the 2025 SAN Awards of Excellence, recognizing performance during 2024.
New Stanford Survey Reveals Californians’ Deep Concerns Over Home Insurance Crisis and Economy
A sweeping new survey from the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) paints a vivid picture of Californians’ growing unease — not only about their ability to secure affordable home insurance, but also about the broader economic outlook facing the Golden State.
Louisiana Bill Seeks to Limit Roofers’ Role in Insurance Claims
Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward with a controversial proposal that could significantly change how roofing contractors interact with homeowners after storms.