Patricia Wells

Trucks and workers are busy cleaning up an oil spill from the Keystone pipeline in rural North Dakota. The spill happened on Tuesday morning when an employee heard a loud bang and quickly shut down the pipeline. An aerial photo shows a large, dark pool of oil in a snowy field, with tire tracks nearby. … Read more

Brown & Brown, a major insurance brokerage based in Florida, has filed a federal lawsuit against Westyn Swenson, a former vice president, for allegedly starting a competing business and stealing clients. The lawsuit was filed in the Middle District of Florida this week. According to the complaint, Swenson, who is based in Texas, worked with … Read more

Vehicle thefts in Arizona saw a significant drop in 2024, according to the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA). The state reported a 15% decrease in stolen vehicles, marking the second consecutive year of decline. In total, 17,010 vehicles were reported stolen in Arizona last year. This number is nearly 3,000 fewer than the 20,006 vehicles … Read more

Managing insurance policies can be challenging, especially for Managing General Agents (MGAs) and wholesalers. They often juggle multiple carriers and face unique demands that can slow down their operations. To help with these issues, Expert Insured has launched a new policy management system designed specifically for the insurance industry. This platform, developed by Selectsys Tech, … Read more

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office in Texas has made a significant recovery, retrieving four stolen GMC Denali trucks that had their vehicle identification numbers (VIN) cloned. This operation took place between April 4 and April 9, with the Sheriff’s Auto Theft Unit collaborating with the Hays County Tax Assessor’s Office and other agencies. These VIN-cloned … Read more

Josh Yoder, a farmer from Ohio, is feeling anxious as President Donald Trump intensifies his trade war with China. Yoder, who has supported Trump in past elections, is now uncertain about the outcomes of the president’s aggressive approach to trade. “The world is trying to figure out if Trump is playing chess or checkers,” he … Read more

The call to eliminate the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) is gaining momentum, with major industry groups joining the effort. On April 11, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big I) sent a letter to Congressman Troy Downing from Montana. Downing had introduced a bill … Read more

The Hanover Insurance Group has teamed up with Hagerty to offer specialized insurance for classic cars. This new product, called Hanover Collector Car, combines Hanover’s reliable insurance coverage with Hagerty’s expertise in handling collector vehicle claims and valuations. Currently, this insurance is available through Hanover’s independent agents in Michigan and Illinois, targeting both new and … Read more

The U.S. Department of Labor has taken action against Bacilio Rios Almanza, a roofing contractor in Wisconsin, for serious safety violations. This comes after an investigation revealed that Almanza failed to protect his workers from dangerous fall hazards while they were working on a residential roof in Appleton in September 2024. The Occupational Safety and … Read more

Arch Insurance has announced that Paul Seip is now the head of Fine Art & Specie for European Markets, effective immediately. This new role is based in Rotterdam, where Seip will work on developing the company’s underwriting platform for fine art and specialty insurance across Europe. Seip joins Arch Insurance with over 12 years of … Read more