Health care costs are predicted to rise 9.6% in the U.S. in 2026, according to WTW’s “2026 Global Medical Trends” report. While next year’s increase will be slightly less than the 9.7% rise in health care costs experienced this year, it will be significantly higher than the 7.6% increase in 2024. Globally, costs are predicted…
The vast majority of insurance company executives view severe convective storms (SCS) as the leading threat to their balance sheets, according to a Demex survey.
Lawsuits over how businesses collect and use data have surged, driven largely by aggressive plaintiff’s attorneys leveraging decades-old privacy laws in modern contexts.
As homeowners contend with inflation, extreme weather and increasingly complex coverage needs, new reports from Nationwide and The Hanover reveal widening gaps in insurance coverage—and an expanding role for agents helping clients navigate today’s risk environment.
In response to providers significantly reducing or eliminating agent compensation, the Big “I” voiced its concerns in joint letters to Congress and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Last week, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) hosted its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Although the NYDFS Cyber Regulations may not apply directly to your business, independent insurance agencies operating in other jurisdictions could still see impacts.
September highlighted the impact of nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts on the commercial auto market, signs of improvement in the property & casualty industry, and the Big “I” welcoming Angela Ripley as the new chair.
The study tracks agent sentiment across multiple categories, including ease of doing business, communication practices and claims handling.
The U.S. property & casualty insurance industry almost tripled underwriting profitability in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, but catastrophes continue to drive up homeowners premiums.
