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A Michigan appeals court has stepped in to clarify who should decide if old no-fault arbitration demands are too late, siding with arbitrators instead of trial judges. This ruling breathes new life into a long-standing dispute involving Citizens Insurance Company of America and the Estate of Abdel M. Bazzy. The legal backstory dates to a … Read more

The home insurance market in the United States showed signs of calming down in 2025 after years of sharp premium hikes, according to a recent report by insurtech company Matic. The average cost for a new home insurance policy rose by 8.5% compared to the previous year, a slower climb than the 18% jump seen … Read more

Sibelco North America has filed a lawsuit against Zurich American Insurance Co., seeking over $130 million in damages following Hurricane Helene. The mining company claims the insurer failed to cover property damage and business losses sustained during the storm, which hit North Carolina in late September 2024. Hurricane Helene struck the Spruce Pine area on … Read more

Washington state is facing ongoing heavy rain and flooding caused by a powerful atmospheric river and winter storm. As the weather takes its toll, insurance experts are warning homeowners and agents about the risks of lacking flood coverage. Trevor Burgess, CEO of Neptune Flood Insurance, says many agents make a big mistake by not offering … Read more

Health and technology risks are no longer sidelined concerns in the corporate world. Recent findings from a World Economic Forum survey reveal that leaders from major economies are increasingly worried about issues like declining health, misinformation, and the impact of artificial intelligence. This shift marks a big change in how companies see and respond to … Read more

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has confirmed strict limits on how businessman Greg E. Lindberg and his affiliated companies can handle certain assets, keeping a close eye on their activities to protect insurance policyholders. On December 17, 2025, the court upheld a key receivership ruling and rejected Lindberg’s attempt to challenge an expanded restraining … Read more

As the world pours billions into artificial intelligence, questions arise about whether the AI surge might be inflating a bubble—and what that could mean for company leaders if things don’t turn out as hoped. A recent report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development predicts the global AI market could skyrocket to $4.8 … Read more

Anurag Batta from Bridge Specialty Group recently joined Insurance Business TV for a chat about how insurance carriers and brokers can work better together. He shared his thoughts on closing protection gaps and highlighted some of the biggest opportunities in the Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance market. The conversation focused on how carriers and brokers … Read more

As the holiday season approaches, Insurance Business has a message of thanks for its readers. The publication has enjoyed a record-breaking year in 2025, with a big rise in readership and several industry awards recognizing both the publication itself and some of its journalists. This success is largely credited to the ongoing support from its … Read more

Beazley’s Lindsay Shipper recently joined Insurance Business TV to discuss an important issue in the insurance world: protection gaps. She emphasized how insurers and brokers need to team up to close these gaps, especially when it comes to cyber risks and environmental concerns. The conversation also covered how the Excess and Surplus (E&S) market plays … Read more