Senators Urge FEMA to Halt Risk Rating 2.0 Flood Insurance Premium Increases

U.S. Senators demand FEMA halt Risk Rating 2.0 flood insurance premium hikes citing transparency issues and impacts on homeowners, especially in Republican-led states.

US Homeowners Face Over $21,000 Annually in Hidden Costs

Study finds U.S. homeowners spend over $21,000 yearly on hidden costs including maintenance, property taxes, insurance, and utilities, with significant state-by-state variation.

American National Launches Smart Start Accumulator Fixed Indexed Annuities

American National unveils the Smart Start Accumulator Series, fixed indexed annuities offering customizable portfolio options and premium enhancements for retirement growth potential.

Home Sellers to Receive Approximately $250 Each in $1B Buyer Agent Commissions Settlement

Home sellers in buyer agent commissions lawsuits may receive about $250 each from a $1 billion settlement fund after over 2.5 million claims filed. Settlement pending court review.

North Carolina Approves 5% Auto Insurance Rate Increase with Lower Motorcycle Rates

North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner approves a 5% average increase in automobile insurance rates and a 16.3% decrease in motorcycle liability premiums, highlighting regulatory adjustments and market impacts starting October 1, 2025.

Insurance Market Dynamics and Claims Challenges Post-California Wildfires 2025

Explore how the 2025 California wildfires are reshaping insurance claims handling, market capacity, and emerging solutions like parametric insurance amid growing wildfire risks.

Auto Loan Delinquencies Rise to 1.4% in Q1, TransUnion Reports

TransUnion reports an increase in consumers 60+ days behind on car payments to 1.4% in Q1, indicating rising auto loan delinquencies and potential insurance risk implications.

Mercury Insurance Names Steve Bennett to Lead Climate Risk Mitigation Strategy

Mercury Insurance appoints Steve Bennett as Senior Director to enhance risk mitigation and resilience in high-risk property and casualty insurance markets impacted by climate-driven catastrophes.

Autonomous Vehicles to Reshape U.S. Auto Insurance with Liability and Cost Shift

Autonomous vehicles are projected to reduce U.S. auto insurance costs while shifting liability toward product and cyber insurance, reshaping underwriting and market dynamics by 2040.

NJM Insurance Tops J.D. Power 2025 Mid-Atlantic Auto Insurance Rankings

NJM Insurance Group leads the Mid-Atlantic in J.D. Power 2025 auto insurance rankings, excelling in customer satisfaction and claims handling benchmarks.