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A Handful of Parent Companies Control America's Trucking Insurance Market
This is Part 7 of an ongoing insurance series on the structural failures of America's trucking insurance system. The previous six installments examined the regulatory gap that allows insurers to bind policies without evaluating carrier safety…
NC insurance commissioner: The cost of renters' insurance is well worth it
Raleigh, NC — Six people were injured and 70 people were displaced Monday night after a massive fire ripped through Camden Westwood Apartments. One fire victim told WRAL News the owners of the complex required renters to have renters'…
How To Buy Life Insurance
Start the process by deciding on a coverage amount and policy type. Work with an experienced life insurance agent to identify companies likely to give you competitive quotes. Be prepared for the life insurance company to run extensive checks on…
Longtime insurance executive named new president of Geisinger Health Plan
DANVILLE — Jeremy Gaskill is the new president of Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) and executive vice president of insurance operations for Geisinger, effective Feb. 23. Gaskill joins GHP after more than two decades at Humana, where he most…
Best Pet Insurance Companies of 2026
Pets Best and Spot are among the best pet insurance companies in our evaluation. Pet insurance can help you focus on your pet's care and treatment rather than the vet bills. The best pet insurance plans have broad coverage for a variety of…
$2.67 billion health insurance settlement will see payouts for millions
Millions of Americans are set to receive settlement payments from the health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield Association following a 2020 settlement agreement resolving antitrust claims. Those covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance…
Nancy Guthrie abduction puts focus on 'kidnap and ransom' insurance
An FBI image released on Feb. 10 shows a person of interest in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. The high-profile case has sparked discussions about who may want or need 'kidnap and ransom' insurance. File…
Patients hit dead ends with insurance 'ghost networks.' Now, some are suing.
It's a familiar frustration for those trying to find a doctor or therapist: You browse the provider directory on your insurance company's portal and, at first, it seems like there are plenty of options. But it turns out that some providers are not…
Perspective: Why Fleets Need UM, UIM Insurance Coverage - TT
Eckert argues that uninsured and underinsured motorist property damage insurance coverage is increasingly important for fleets, as nearly 1 in 7 drivers on U.S. roads has no insurance at all. She says insufficient coverage by at-fault passenger car…
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 24, 2026 8:30 AM EST Kevin Reed - Vice President of Investor Relations Meyer Shields - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Charles Peters - Raymond James &…
EMEA Insurance M&A Volume Down In 2025 Despite Uptick In Large Deals
Insurance deal activity in Europe, the Middle East and Africa slowed further in 2025, even as the number of outsize transactions rose year over year. The second quarter was the most active period for dealmaking in the region last year, with 79…
Jeff Landry asks state-created insurer to pay for fortified roofs. Here's why.
Gov. Jeff Landry is asking the state-created Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp. to use its balance sheet to help pay for stronger roofs for homeowners in a bid to alleviate a homeowners insurance crisis that has proved an enduring political…
Insurers look beyond efficiency to risk management in AI use
Insurers are shifting their investments in artificial intelligence from automation and efficiency toward smart tools that can identify risks and prevent losses. They are using AI to scan public social media feeds for red flags, such as sparklers…
Novo Nordisk to slash GLP-1 list prices by up to 50% in U.S. to cut costs for insured patients
Novo Nordisk on Tuesday said it plans to slash the monthly list prices of its popular obesity and diabetes drugs in the U.S. by up to 50% starting in 2027. The move aims to make the treatments more accessible to patients with insurance coverage…
Citizens drops 150K policies in Tampa Bay as private insurers step in
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. shed about 150,000 policies in Tampa Bay last year, according to data released last month. Why it matters: It is no longer the state's largest insurer, with a market share of less than 10%, according to the Florida…
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