Across America Insurance Services, Inc., a specialized wholesale insurance agent serving the commercial trucking and transportation industry, is expanding its existing nine-year relationship with White Oak Underwriting Agency.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Los Angeles Residents Scramble to Evacuate as ‘Life-Threatening’ Winds Intensify
A fast-moving wildfire broke out in the Los Angeles hillsides on Tuesday, pushing residents to evacuate as powerful winds fanned flames across dry brush.
The Insurance Industry’s Reckoning With Climate Risk
Mounting financial risks from more frequent and severe weather events—ranging from wildfires and storms to floods—have led to skyrocketing premiums, insurer withdrawals from high-risk states, and growing concerns about solvency.
Auto Insurance Rate Increases Slow in 2025 — but Premiums Still Hit a Record High
According to the newly released State of Auto Insurance in 2025 report by ValuePenguin.com, a LendingTree company, insurers are raising premiums by an average of 7.5% this year — a noticeable drop from the 16.5% jump in 2024.
Top Trends 2025: Life Insurance – Transforming Challenges into Sustainable Competitive Advantage
The life insurance industry is undergoing a sweeping transformation. As 2025 begins, new emerging trends promise to redefine how life insurers operate, innovate, and deliver value.
Cyber Insurance: Risk, Resilience, and Relevance
Howden’s fourth annual report on the cyber insurance market provides invaluable insights into the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, revealing both emerging risks and promising opportunities for businesses worldwide.
Relation Insurance Services Acquires Forest Insurance Agency, Inc.
Relation Insurance Services (“Relation”) acquired the assets of Forest Insurance Agency, Inc. (“Forest”). The transaction went into effect on December 1, 2024; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
California Enacts Landmark Law Banning AI-Only Health Insurance Denials
Senate Bill 1120, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September, now prohibits health insurance companies from relying solely on AI algorithms to deny coverage, ensuring that a human perspective remains central to each decision.
Insurance Concerns in the Aftermath of the Bourbon Street Attack
Tragedy struck New Orleans on New Year’s Day when a driver intentionally rammed a pickup truck through crowds of revelers on Bourbon Street. As the city reckons with the emotional and logistical fallout, new questions arise about liability, public safety, and the vital role of insurance.
Sentry Insurance Completes $1.7 Billion Acquisition of The General
Sentry Insurance has finalized its largest acquisition to date, acquiring The General, a non-standard auto (NSA) insurance provider, from American Family Insurance for $1.7 billion.