INSTANDA, a leading global provider of policy administration and distribution technology, has announced a comprehensive brand refresh that signals its evolution from a bold insurtech startup into a trusted global partner for insurers and MGAs.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
How Much Does a Heat Wave Cost? Tools Emerge to Track Financial Impact
Heat waves are causing mounting economic disruptions across the United States, prompting a growing push to measure their costs more precisely.
Study Maps Uneven Land Subsidence Across New Orleans, Highlighting Flood Protection Challenges
A recent study by Tulane University researchers has revealed that parts of New Orleans and its surrounding wetlands are gradually sinking, raising concerns about long-term flood protection.
Nationwide Finalizes $1.25 Billion Acquisition of Allstate’s Employer Stop Loss Business
Nationwide, one of the country’s largest providers of insurance and financial services, has officially completed its $1.25 billion acquisition of The Allstate Corporation’s employer stop-loss business.
Travelers Launches “Travelers Across America” to Restore Historic Landmarks in Honor of Nation’s 250th Anniversary
The Travelers Companies, Inc. has announced the launch of “Travelers Across America,” a nationwide initiative dedicated to restoring and strengthening historic landmarks in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Louisiana Governor Signs Law Limiting Personal Injury Lawsuit Awards
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed Senate Bill 231 into law, introducing new limits on how much money an injured person can receive in a personal injury lawsuit.
When Rural Insurance Distribution Breaks, Local Expertise Becomes the Missing Link
The breakdown of rural insurance distribution is revealing deeper vulnerabilities within agricultural risk management, according to Brent Walker, chief brokerage officer at Ag Brokerage Solutions.
Florida Insurance Market Sees Continued Expansion With Two New Residential Insurers
Florida’s Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky announced that two additional companies have been approved to write residential insurance policies in the state, bringing the total number of new market entrants to 14.
Senate GOP Health Bill Projects $1.1 Trillion in Health Program Cuts, 11.8 Million More Uninsured
A new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that the Senate Republican health bill would result in more extensive cuts and a greater number of Americans losing health insurance coverage than previously estimated.
California Court Rules FAIR Plan Smoke Damage Policy Unlawful
On June 25, 2025, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stuart M. Rice issued a significant ruling stating that the California FAIR Plan’s handling of smoke damage claims is unlawful.