Patricia Wells

Plymouth Rock Assurance and Alliant Insurance Services have both announced new key hires to strengthen their teams in the Northeast. James Foxx has joined Plymouth Rock Assurance, based in Boston, as the chief of agency marketing for Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He takes charge of recruiting, developing, and supporting independent insurance agents in those states. … Read more

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has shared a draft of new rules to put into effect a recent law requiring all personal auto and home insurance policies to include a binding appraisal clause. This move is designed to help settle disputes between insurers and policyholders about the amount of a loss, without getting into … Read more

Los Angeles County has declared a state of emergency to help residents facing financial struggles because of recent federal immigration raids. The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 this week to approve the measure, which will allow the county to provide rent relief and other assistance to those affected. Supervisor Kathryn Barger was the only dissenting … Read more

Britain has ramped up its sanctions against Russia by targeting the country’s two biggest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, along with 44 so-called shadow fleet tankers. The move aims to squeeze Moscow’s energy revenues, which support its ongoing war in Ukraine. The new restrictions, announced on Wednesday, include freezing assets, banning British trust services, disqualifying … Read more

The Mutual Group, LLC has named Tom Troy as its new Chief Executive Officer, with his leadership starting on January 5, 2026. Troy brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, having held senior roles at several well-known carriers. In his new position, Troy will focus on shaping the company’s future, growing its … Read more

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, housing and insurance professionals from across the multifamily residential sector will come together online for the seventh annual Virtual Risk Management Conference hosted by HAI Group. The day-long event, scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time, will be held via Zoom and is free to attend. This year’s … Read more

There’s something special about being able to hop in a car and drive wherever you want. For many in America, driving means freedom—the chance to go anywhere on your own terms. While some younger people are less interested in getting licenses, lots of teenagers still look forward to learning to drive. In many towns, where … Read more

The State of Illinois has taken legal action against State Farm after the insurance company refused to share homeowners’ insurance data nationwide. The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) asked State Farm to provide detailed information, including premiums, policies, claims, and coverage types broken down by zip code across the country. This request came as part … Read more

The Trump administration announced it is withholding $40.6 million in federal transportation funds from California. The decision came because California has not met new rules requiring commercial truck drivers to prove they speak and understand English. Earlier this year, the U.S. Transportation Department warned California, along with Washington and New Mexico, that federal money could … Read more

Corpus Christi, a growing industrial city on Texas’ Gulf Coast, is facing a tough water shortage that is causing a lot of concern. The city, located about 400 miles south of Dallas, has been dealing with a severe drought that has lasted for seven years. This dry spell has hit just as the area has … Read more