Fitch: Capital Strength Supports U.S. Life Insurer Ratings in 2026

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These factors position insurers to manage a more challenging operating environment that includes declining policy rates, slower economic growth, elevated macroeconomic volatility, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

6 Insurtech Trends for 2026

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Current projections estimate that the global insurtech market will reach approximately $23.5 billion by 2026, reflecting steady growth across multiple areas of the insurance industry.

Home Insurance Shifts Toward Prevention Technology

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Carriers are increasingly encouraging the use of connected devices that detect problems early, such as water leaks, temperature changes, smoke, and unauthorized entry.

West Coast Levee Failures Highlight Growing Risks in Aging U.S. Flood Defenses

Glendale, CA, USA February 7, 2024: After days of heavy rain, water flows through the flood control channel in the Glendale Narrows portion of the Los Angeles River in Glendale, CA.

In recent weeks, powerful atmospheric river storms moved across Washington, Oregon, and California, bringing intense rainfall and causing rivers to surge beyond their banks.