With a growing gap between supply and affordability, a new report from Cotality reveals the U.S. housing market is seeing a significant shift in what defines a “starter home.” Once characterized by modest new builds on the outskirts of town, the starter home is now more likely to be an older, smaller property — and… Continue reading Old Is the New Starter Home: How the Housing Market Is Rewriting Buyer Expectations
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Bob Black Named National Property Practice Leader at Amwins
Amwins has announced the appointment of Bob Black as National Property Practice Leader within its Brokerage division. Black will co-lead the national practice alongside current leaders Harry Tucker and Jessica Zuiker, effective July 1, 2025.
US Property & Casualty Insurance: 2025 Outlook Reflects Past Challenges
According to the April 2025 report “US Property & Casualty Outlook: The Past Weighs on the Present” by the Swiss Re Institute, the US P&C insurance industry is expected to maintain stable profitability in 2025.
Legislation Introduced to Ease Federal Restrictions on Manufactured Housing
On July 30, 2025, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025, a bill that proposes lifting a longstanding federal requirement on manufactured homes.
U.S. Job Growth Stalls, But Key Sectors Still Show Strength
If there’s a silver lining, it lies in continued job growth in sectors tied to insured risks and economic resilience.
Michigan Meat Company Recalls Over 1,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Due to Metal Contamination Risk
Ada Valley Meat Company, based in Michigan, has issued a recall for approximately 1,065 pounds of fully cooked ground beef products after a consumer reported finding pieces of metal in the product.
Inszone Insurance Services Expands Arizona Presence with Acquisition of Green Planet Insurance, LLC
Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance solutions, is excited to announce its acquisition of Green Planet Insurance, LLC, a respected real estate-focused brokerage located in Sun City West, Arizona.
Amwins Hires Ben Tasse to Lead Distribution and Growth for Underwriting Division
Amwins today announced that Ben Tasse has joined the firm as head of distribution and growth for Amwins’ Underwriting division.
Clearcut Logging and Flood Risk: What New Research Reveals About B.C.’s Watersheds
A recent study from the University of British Columbia illuminates a striking link between clear-cut logging and a sharp increase in flood risk — up to 18 times higher — highlighting serious implications for forestry practices in British Columbia.
First Half 2025 M&A Activity: A Data-Driven Mid-Year Snapshot
The first half of 2025 presented a shifting landscape for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the U.S. market. Activity levels showed notable divergence between the independent insurance distribution sector and the broader M&A environment.