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JULY 6, 2025

Climate change is already having an impact on companies around the world.

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The Insurance Pro

JULY 6, 2025

When exploring cash value life insurance as part of your retirement strategy, you'll likely encounter the term “Modified Endowment Contract” or MEC. While often viewed as something to avoid, MECs aren't necessarily bad—they're simply different, with unique tax characteristics that may actually benefit certain financial situations. This comprehensive guide will help you understand what MECs.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

The Oklahoma Insurance Department said that it has expanded its second pilot launch of OKReady, a program that allocates up to $10,000 in grant funds to residents to strengthen homes to the IBHS Fortified standard.

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Insurance Marine News

JULY 6, 2025

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Chad Hemenway A proposed decade-long moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence has gained the attention of many, including those within the insurance industry.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

A report submitted to the Washington State Legislature examines the state of the liability insurance market for adult family homes in Washington, finding the market to be largely sustainable—but it does provide suggestions for increasing the appeal of AFHs to …

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JULY 6, 2025

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Growth in net earned premiums during the first three months of 2025 was offset by losses and expenses, resulting in a $1.1 billion net underwriting loss for the U.S. P/C industry.

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JULY 6, 2025

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

When was the last time you watched someone’s eyes light up when you mentioned policy exclusions, aggregate limits, or automated underwriting? Here’s the thing–insurance is fundamentally about stories.

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Insurance Marine News

JULY 6, 2025

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Chad Hemenway Watch out, insurance industry. A well-known cybercrime group appears to have shifted focus to insurers. Apparently, recent cybersecurity incidents at Erie Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance Cos., and Aflac are indicative of a trend.

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Insurance Marine News

JULY 6, 2025

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

U.S. homeowners insurance rates rose 40.4% over the past six years, with the biggest increases hitting in the last two years, a new report shows.

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Insurance Marine News

JULY 6, 2025

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Ezra Amacher The first three months of 2025 brought devastating wildfires to California, significant wind and hail events to Texas, and substantial increases in tornado activity to “Tornado Alley,” but claim volume decreased to a five-year low, according to …

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JULY 6, 2025

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

U.S. commercial insurance rates went up again in first-quarter 2025, according to the latest findings from WTW’s Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). Carriers reported an aggregate price increase of 5.

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JULY 6, 2025

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

A New York specialty insurance managing underwriter for contractors and construction risks has sued a New York City personal injury law firm and dozens of medical providers, alleging a wide-ranging scheme to defraud insurers through staged construction accidents and fraudulent …

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JULY 6, 2025

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Following the “paradigm-shifting” Los Angeles wildfires in January, the 2024-2025 wildfire season will be remembered as a turning point for the insurance industry, and a warning that “wildfire is no longer a seasonal or rural phenomenon,” a new outlook asserts.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Ezra Amacher A Michigan lawmaker has proposed legislation that would mandate auto insurance premium reductions of at least 10% on any new or renewed policy, a bill that the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) says would destabilize the …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

In the long conflict between insurance carriers and public claims adjusters, Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has altered the rules of engagement in a way that could have a big impact on some adjusters’ livelihood.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California named Eric Sanders senior vice president and chief customer operations officer. Sanders will oversee the WCIRB’s customer experience, marketing and communications, classification and test audit, contact center and human resources functions.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Andrew G. Simpson The state-created captive insurer handling Connecticut homeowners’ claims for crumbling foundations is in line for another $100 million in bond funding in the biennial budget now awaiting Gov. Ned Lamont’s approval.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Changing careers ranks right up there with some of life’s biggest decisions–it’s not something people take lightly. Every year, my team connects with thousands of insurance professionals who are exploring the job market.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) last Thursday celebrated the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” “The Big ‘I’ would like to thank the U.S.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Andrea Wells Renewable energy is growing in the U.S. In fact, wind and solar energy generated more electricity in the U.S. than coal for the first time ever in 2024.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Insurance professional across the country know how to adapt. From rising catastrophic weather events to shifting carrier appetites and increased regulatory and legal complexity, today’s market is putting more pressure–and more work–on leaders nationwide.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

National Starwind Specialty Insurance Services named Graham Jenks the president of JH Blades Group, which encompasses JH Blades Energy, JH Blades Marine, Southern Marine, and Energy Technical Underwriters.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Jahna Jacobson While major corporate cyber hacking makes the news nearly every day, what about hackers in homes? As personal lives and residences become more intertwined with the internet, consumers are at greater risk of personal cybercrime.

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