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Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Maryland’s Noneconomic Damages Cap: A Heated Debate Rekindled
The Maryland cap on noneconomic damages in civil lawsuits is once again under scrutiny as Delegate Natalie Ziegler, D-Howard, reintroduces a bill aimed at removing it.
UnitedHealth Names Tim Noel as New CEO of Insurance Unit Amid Industry Challenges
UnitedHealth Group has appointed Tim Noel, the current head of its Medicare business, as CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer.
Fueling the Flames: How Invasive Plants Are Worsening California’s Wildfire Crisis
California has always been shaped by fire, but today’s wildfires burn hotter, spread faster, and occur more frequently. While climate change and human development are often highlighted as the main culprits, an often-overlooked driver of the wildfire crisis is the presence of invasive plants.
Cyber Incidents Rank as Top Global Business Risk in 2025: Allianz Survey
Cyber incidents, including cybercrime, IT disruptions, malware, ransomware, and data breaches, have been identified as the leading global business risk for 2025, according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer.
California Wildfires Could Cost Insurers Up to $35 Billion
The devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires in California are projected to result in insured property losses between $28 billion and $35 billion, according to Verisk’s Extreme Event Solutions group.
INSTANDA and ReSource Pro Announce Partnership to Deliver Combined Technology and Operations Solutions for Insurers
INSTANDA, the global provider of no-code insurance platform technology, has announced a shared services partnership with ReSource Pro, a leading strategic operations partner serving over 1,800 insurance organizations.
California Insurance Wholesalers Association (CIWA) Announces New Executive Board & Incoming Members
The California Insurance Wholesalers Association (CIWA), a leading trade association representing E&S insurance wholesalers, carriers, and supporting entities in California, announces transitions within its Executive Board and welcomes new additions to the Board of Directors.
USG Insurance Services and BluePond.Ai Announce Strategic Partnership
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, and BluePond.Ai a Generative Ai based InsurTech serving the P&C Insurance market today announced their strategic partnership to offer Ai enabled services to retail agent and broker customer base.
Rising Home Insurance Costs Highlight Challenges of Climate-Related Disasters
Home insurance costs are surging in climate-affected regions, with premiums in high-risk areas averaging 82% higher than low-risk zones, highlighting the growing financial strain on homeowners and insurers.