A reality TV series meant to spotlight the New York Police Department has spawned a real-life legal drama involving the city and the show’s producer, Jordan McGraw — the son of TV’s “Dr. Phil” McGraw. The city sued the younger …
TV Show About the NYPD Becomes Legal Drama Starring City and Dr. Phil’s Son Read More »
The Hartford has opened a Y‑Risk office in San Francisco, a specialty underwriting business focused on insuring the shared economy and emerging technologies. The company says the San Franciso Y-Risk location will strengthen its ability to serve customers “operating at …
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More than 1 million customers in the U.S. as far west as New Mexico were without electricity and over 10,000 flights were canceled on Sunday during a monster winter storm that paralyzed eastern and southern states with heavy snow and …
Storm Leaves 1 Million Without Power, Forces 10,000 Flight Cancellations Read More »
By Andrew G. Simpson The biggest auto insurer in Massachusetts is at odds with the AAA Northeast division it says is violating an exclusive 20-year joint marketing agreement that is worth $200 million a year in premiums to the insurer. …
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By Andrew G. Simpson A settlement paid by stocks rather than money is a covered loss that must be paid by an insurer, the Delaware Supreme Court has affirmed. The state’s high court agreed with a lower court’s ruling that …
Insurance Covers Settlement Paid by Stocks Instead of Money: Delaware High Court Read More »
A bill that promises legislative reform in California to speed up disaster recovery for homeowners and renters through improved insurance coverage and expanded consumer protections was introduced on the anniversary of the Los Angeles wildfires. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act, …
California Bill Would Require Insurer Claims Handling Plans, and Double Penalties Read More »
A California lawmaker is pushing to require insurers to notify homeowners in advance of taking or using aerial images of their property, and to stop insurers from basing decisions to cancel, non-renew, or reduce coverage based on aerial images older …
California Bill Seeks to Add ‘Transparency’ to Aerial Images Used by Insurers Read More »
It began with “door knockers” – the all-too-familiar practice of roofing companies telling homeowners that they can get a new roof with little or no out-of-pocket expense. North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance, the second-largest property insurer in the state with …
‘Door Knocker’ Roofers Were Knocking. North Carolina Farm Bureau Answered. Read More »
The insurance industry is built on assessing risk, yet many companies overlook a critical one: the risk of sameness in leadership. When all decision-makers look and think the same, they’re limited in their ability to spot emerging risks, connect with …
Gender Balance as a Business Strategy Read More »
Agency owners must stay informed about significant new trends in the insurance industry. The following is part two of a two-part article highlighting seven industry trends insurance agencies should track for 2026. For part one, see Insurance Journal’s December 1 …
Industry Trends to Exploit for 2026: Part Two Read More »
