Pet Insurance Claims Help Predict Human Disease Outbreaks, New Study Finds

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A new study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports reveals that data from pet insurance claims can serve as an early warning system for disease outbreaks in humans, potentially offering a one-year lead time before illnesses appear in people.

Florida Insurance Market Turns Corner With First Profit in 8 Years

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Florida’s personal property insurance market recorded an underwriting profit in 2024, ending a streak of eight consecutive years of related losses. The market also experienced a notable increase in pre-tax operating income, according to a new report from AM Best.