Hub International has acquired Byrnes Agency in Connecticut to expand its commercial and personal insurance solutions while maintaining a local presence and enhancing career growth opportunities for the Byrnes team.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Update on California Wildfires
Firefighting aircraft bombarded steep hillside terrain with water and retardant Saturday to try to halt the eastward march of the Palisades wildfire, which has now burned more than 22,000 acres (8,900 hectares), officials said.
California’s Home Insurance Crisis: Fires, Losses, and a System Under Strain
As wildfires continue to impact California, the state’s home insurance market faces challenges with rising claims and limited coverage options.
California’s Home Insurance Crisis: Fires, Losses, and a System Under Strain
As wildfires continue to impact California, the state’s home insurance market faces challenges with rising claims and limited coverage options.
LA Water And Power Officials Earn High Compensation As Fire Hydrants Run Dry
Amid recent Los Angeles fires that caused numerous hydrants to run dry, OpenTheBooks reported that Los Angeles Department of Water and Power officials earn some of the highest salaries among city employees.
Oregon Implements Tough New Building Codes for Homes in High Wildfire Zones
Oregon unveils new wildfire hazard maps that impose stricter building codes and vegetation management requirements for homeowners in high-risk areas.
Tiny Embers Ignite Historic Wildfires in Los Angeles County: Essential Tips to Protect Your Home
Los Angeles County’s destruction has been primarily driven by tiny burning embers carried by unusually erratic and powerful winds, leading to widespread devastation across multiple neighborhoods.
National Workers’ Compensation Rates and Laws in Flux for 2025
Regulatory agencies and legislatures across the country have spent 2024 refining workers’ compensation systems—responding to national trends of decreasing insurance rates, expanding legal protections, and clarifying employees’ rights.
Multiple Fires Ravage Los Angeles, Prompting Evacuations and State of Emergency
Fierce wildfires are raging across Los Angeles County, forcing mass evacuations, destroying over 1,000 structures, and tragically claiming multiple lives.
USI’s 2024 Property & Casualty Market Outlook: Key Highlights and Strategies
As we reflect on 2024, Property & Casualty insurance experienced a dynamic landscape shaped by advanced AI, natural catastrophe trends, and shifting capacity.