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Data Privacy Framework Examined by House Financial Services Committee
March 19, 2026
Litigation Funding Transparency Act Introduced in The Senate
February 19, 2026
Brief Government Shutdown Ends as NFIP Reauthorized
February 5, 2026
Iran Conflict Drives Cyberattacks, Highlighting Security Preparedness
March 25, 2026
AM Best: P&C Rating Upgrades Outnumber Downgrades
March 18, 2026
AI Tools Fuel New Era of Insurance Fraud, According to Verisk
March 18, 2026
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Is Personal Property Stolen From a Storage Facility Subject to a 10% Limit?
March 27, 2026
How Agents Can Strengthen Their Personal Brand in the Age of AI
March 25, 2026
Growing Your Book of Business in 2026
March 24, 2026
Preventing Costly Water Damage Through Effective Technology Installation
March 23, 2026
5 Ways Wholesalers and MGAs Help Agents Win in a Softer Market
March 15, 2026
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A Seat at the Table and What We Do With It
March 24, 2026
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March 11, 2026
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February 25, 2026
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Issue archive
7 Trends Transforming Personal Lines
February 28, 2026
March HIghlights
Articles in this issue.
Magic in a Bottle: Challenges and Opportunities with Certificates of Insurance
February 28, 2026
Meet the Women Driving Innovation in InsurTech
February 27, 2026
Creating Healthy Boundaries to Deliver Better Client Service
February 28, 2026
Declaration of Independents: Marrissa Winkelman
February 28, 2026

Amwins Expands Lawyers Liability Program

March 23, 2026

The excess & surplus lawyers program offers broad form coverage, including additional coverage for ethics complaints and subpoena coverage.