Homeowners Insurance Rebounds With $16.5 Billion Underwriting Profit
The U.S. homeowners insurance segment staged a dramatic recovery, according to AM Best, posting its first underwriting profit since 2019.
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The Great Wealth Transfer: 5 Risks Agents Need to Address
Too often, conversations center primarily on investment strategy and estate planning. But there’s also real risks that come with a wealth transfer.
Turning Risk Data into Guidance for Homeowners
As homeowners insurance becomes more expensive and complex, agents can play a larger role in helping clients understand and manage risks.
Are Quieter Hurricane Seasons an Anomaly or a Trend?
To date, no major hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S. during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Does a quiet year signal that hurricane risk is easing? The evidence suggests no.
Verisk: Labor Costs Drive 4% Total Reconstruction Cost Increase
Continued wage growth across major trades reflected ongoing skilled labor shortages, capacity limitations and a demand for specialized construction services.
Legal Reforms Begin to Ease Insurance Costs for Consumers
After years of rising insurance costs driven in part by legal system abuse, litigation financing and nuclear verdicts, tort reform is beginning to translate into lower premiums, rate reductions and direct savings for consumers.
How Long Should Carrier Remain on Risk After Terminating Agency Contract?
If an agent in New York no longer represents a carrier, how long does the carrier need to remain on the customer’s risk for auto, home and umbrella?
Property Claims Decline as Regional CAT Events Intensify
Local catastrophes caused intense regional volatility, according to Verisk, but overall lower claim volume contributed to the property & casualty industry’s strong first-quarter results.
New Private Flood Option From Titan and Nationwide
The policy provides flood-only coverage for homes and personal property, protecting homeowners from flood risks not covered by standard homeowners or renters insurance.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
June highlighted 10 young agents making their mark on the insurance industry. And the Big ‘I’ 2026 Market Share Report shows that, despite market headwinds, the independent agency channel is holding strong.
