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.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
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.
USQRisk Recognizes UK CEO Ahead of Retirement
USQRisk, the international managing general agent specializing in alternative risk transfer and unique risk solutions, announces the retirement of its UK CEO, David Hall.
Florida Condo Owners Face Rising Costs as New Safety Rules Take Effect
Condominium owners in Florida are bracing for significant cost increases in 2025 as new safety regulations, enacted in the wake of the tragic Champlain Towers South collapse, begin to take effect.
California Mandates Insurers Cover Fire-Prone Areas Amid Wildfire Risks
California is taking a historic step to address its insurance crisis in wildfire-prone areas. Under a new state regulation announced recently, insurers withdrawing from high-risk zones must return if they wish to continue doing business in the state.
AAU Announces Hire of Brenda Kent in Acworth, GA
AAU, a division of USG Insurance Services, Inc., is pleased to announce the hire of Brenda Kent, Producer/Broker, to their Personal Lines Team.
Understanding “Fronting” and Its Consequences
Insurance agents play a crucial role in educating their clients about maintaining valid car insurance policies and avoiding the practice known as “fronting.”
Liberty Mutual to Exit California Condo and Rental Insurance Markets in 2026
Liberty Mutual, California’s fourth-largest home insurer, has announced plans to withdraw from the state’s condominium and rental insurance markets by 2026.
New Proposal Aims to Increase Transparency for Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollment
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new regulations requiring insurance agents and brokers to provide more detailed information to beneficiaries about Medicare Advantage plans.