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The Big “I” supports a long-term reauthorization of the NFIP and recognizes the importance of a modernized program to increase take-up rates in both the NFIP and the private market.

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.

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.

The independent agency channel maintains a strong position amid improving underwriting results.

May brought news of moderating pressures in the long-suffering personal lines space, with early signs that increases in reconstruction costs and personal auto premium hikes may be beginning to slow.

The 75-page report presents a comprehensive set of recommendations for overhauling the federal government’s approach to disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

Get up to speed on the five key issues that will be the focus of the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference taking place April 22–24 in Washington, D.C.

Congress ended the brief four-day partial federal government and reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Sept. 30.

As of press time, Congress is working to finalize legislation to keep the federal government open beyond Friday, when current funding expires.

The deadly winter storm that swept across the U.S. over the weekend has left at least 12 people dead and thousands of people stranded, with over 19,000 flights canceled during the storm.