Sophia Langley

Two worshippers were tragically killed and four others seriously injured in a violent attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester on Thursday. The assailant used a vehicle to strike members of the public before launching a stabbing spree near the synagogue gates. Greater Manchester Police responded swiftly, fatally shooting the attacker within seven … Read more

For a long time, business auto insurance was just a small part of bigger commercial insurance packages. It was bundled with things like general liability and workers’ compensation, mostly flying under the radar. But that’s changing. Insurers are starting to separate auto coverage from those packages, moving it into specialty markets because losses have been … Read more

Chubb, one of the world’s largest insurance companies, has found itself at the center of a heated political debate in the United States. Recently, a conservative advocacy group called Consumers’ Research launched a major campaign accusing the company of pushing a “radical woke ideology” through its policies on diversity and climate change. Consumers’ Research, a … Read more

The U.S. federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to agree on spending priorities. This shutdown has already caused serious headaches for the insurance industry, especially with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is now unable to issue or renew policies. Millions of property owners are left … Read more

Shares of Neptune Insurance jumped 12.5% on their first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange, boosting the flood insurer’s market value to nearly $3.11 billion. The St. Petersburg, Florida-based company opened trading at $22.50 per share, above its initial offering price of $20. Neptune and some existing shareholders sold 18.4 million shares … Read more

California’s insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, is facing growing questions after reports revealed that taxpayers have been footing the bill for dozens of expensive international trips he took in recent years. The state’s ethics watchdog, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), has launched a review into the matter following concerns over the costs and lack of … Read more

The commercial auto insurance market is facing tough times in 2024, with most major carriers struggling to make a profit. Data from AMS shows that 14 out of the top 20 insurers reported combined ratios over 100%, meaning they are paying out more in claims and expenses than they earn in premiums. This difficult environment … Read more

The US property and casualty insurance market has seen a steady rise in premium income over the past decade, yet profitability remains a challenge. From 2014 to 2024, insurers earned over $776 billion in direct premiums, up more than 40 percent since 2014. Despite this growth, profit margins have tightened, highlighting a disconnect between premium … Read more

Alera Group is taking a new direction after years of rapid expansion through acquisitions. Since its launch in 2017, the company has acquired around 220 firms. Now, under the leadership of CEO Jim Blue, who stepped into the role in 2025, Alera wants to focus on bringing its many parts closer together and improving how … Read more

For those working in the insurance field, earning the Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) title could open new doors. This credential is gaining attention for its role in helping professionals move up the career ladder, earn more money, and sharpen skills related to customer service and insurance operations. The AIS designation is widely recognized in … Read more