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Ocean Damage Nearly Doubles the Cost of Climate Change

Rubble dominates the seafloor on a small part of a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Even on a healthy reef some areas are always recovering from some natural disturbance.

The research marks the first time an assessment of the social cost of carbon has formally included ocean-related losses.

Los Angeles Fire Department Establishes First Full-Time Paid Wildland Hand Crew

William Riley looks down to the brush fire at Sepulveda Basin on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles, Calif. The fire started out earlier in the afternoon and has caused to burn 50 acres of land.(Photo by Kevin Lendio)

Known as Crew 4, the unit is the department’s first full-time paid wildland hand crew, created in response to increasingly destructive wildfire activity in Southern California.

Chatham Insurance Services, a Division of DOXA, Launches Aggregate Excess of Loss Program

DOXA’s new division brings needed capacity for value-based care providers.

How To Prepare Southern Homeowners for Winter Storms

Young man walking by car in driveway in neighborhood with snow covered ground during blizzard white storm, snowflakes falling in Virginia suburbs, single family homes to check mail in mailbox

Winter storms in the South are becoming more frequent and severe, exposing vulnerabilities in homes that Southern builders never designed for prolonged freezing temperatures. For insurance professionals, these events highlight a critical opportunity — helping clients understand where risks exist and how proactive preparation can prevent avoidable claims. Mercury Insurance offers these tips to homeowners… Continue reading How To Prepare Southern Homeowners for Winter Storms

Polly to Unveil AI-Powered Insurance Platform at the 2026 NADA Show

Insurance has become one of the most influential — and least controlled — parts of the automotive sales process. At the 2026 NADA Show, Polly plans to change that. Polly, an embedded insurance platform built specifically for automotive dealerships, announced a major expansion of its technology ahead of the event. The enhanced platform introduces three… Continue reading Polly to Unveil AI-Powered Insurance Platform at the 2026 NADA Show

United Risk to Acquire DUAL North America Crisis Management Program

Following completion, the Crisis Management unit will be renamed First Product Protection and will operate as an independent division within United Risk.

Consumer Spending Rises as Labor Market Remains Subdued

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The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that consumer spending rose 0.5% in November, matching the gain recorded in October.

Patra Announces Major Milestones for Patra AI Platform

The updates expand access to AI-powered insurance automation for a broad range of insurance organizations.

Lawmakers Question Health Insurers on Rising Premiums and Affordability

Family health insurance icon on wooden blocks with stethoscope on white background. Concept for medical protection, healthcare policy, family wellness, and affordable health coverage plan.

Lawmakers from both parties offered competing explanations for the rising costs. Some focused on industry structure, while others pointed to federal policy decisions.

McGowan Program Administrators Expands Habitational Program to Include Affordable and Student Housing

This expanded appetite responds to growing broker demand for stable capacity and competitive pricing in two increasingly challenging segments.