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American Family Insurance, often called AmFam, is a strong player in the US insurance market, but is it the right choice for your clients? Looking at the latest data from 2025, the company scores well in financial strength and customer satisfaction, especially in the 19 states where it operates. When it comes to financial stability, … Read more

A recent panel of experts from Tokio Marine HCC, USI Insurance Services, Gallagher, and Aon gathered to share their thoughts on the current state of the cyber insurance market. This discussion, focused on the third quarter, highlights the challenges the industry is facing and the factors behind recent market disruptions. One key issue they pointed … Read more

A recent report has shed light on a growing problem in hiring: identity fraud and inaccurate candidate information. The 2025 Global Benchmark Report from HireRight reveals that one in six companies around the world has faced cases where someone used fake or stolen personal details to land a job. This kind of fraud poses a … Read more

The ongoing US tariff cycle is putting pressure on many industries, increasing risks and uncertainty across the economy. A recent report from Allianz Trade shows that nearly 90% of sectors are now seen as medium or sensitive risk, a sharp rise from before the pandemic when 15% were considered low risk. This shift highlights how … Read more

In 2024, wind and solar energy in the United States generated more electricity than coal for the first time. This milestone highlights a shift in the country’s energy landscape, with renewable sources gaining a stronger foothold in power generation. Experts say the renewable energy sector is growing fast, not just in wind and solar, but … Read more

A cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider has shifted its focus from retailers to insurance companies, raising new concerns in the cybersecurity world. Recent attacks on Erie Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, and Aflac highlight this worrying trend, according to experts from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group. Scattered Spider is a loosely connected group of hackers that … Read more

Every day, we hear about big cyberattacks hitting companies, but what about hackers targeting people at home? As more of our daily lives and devices connect to the internet, personal cybercrime is on the rise. Many folks might not even realize the risks they face or what they can do to protect themselves. A recent … Read more

Home insurance, once a reliable shield for homeowners, is becoming harder to get and more expensive, especially for wealthy families in disaster-prone areas like California and Florida. Rising costs, reduced coverage, and fewer companies willing to insure high-value properties are pushing some homeowners to consider skipping insurance altogether. Charley Todd, who runs Charley Insurance, focuses … Read more

The US insurance industry shows clear differences across states when it comes to the number of agents and the amount of premiums they bring in. Florida, Texas, and California lead the way with the largest pools of licensed agents, making up nearly 38% of all agents in the country. Florida tops the chart with just … Read more

Zurich Insurance Group AG is expanding its reach in the insurance technology world with its latest move to acquire BOXX Insurance Inc, a Canadian company that focuses on managing cyber risks. This deal will bring BOXX into Zurich’s platforms business, known as Zurich Global Ventures. The financial details of the deal have not been made … Read more