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A Dallas County judge has thrown out Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against the State Fair of Texas and the City of Dallas over new gun rules put in place after a shooting at last year’s fair. The shooting injured three people and led the fair to tighten its gun policy ahead of the 2024 … Read more

Venture Global Inc., one of the largest U.S. exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is raising concerns about sharing a key waterway with a new neighbor planning to build a competing export facility. This issue highlights mounting pressure on waterways in Texas and Louisiana as the country pushes to expand LNG exports. The U.S. is … Read more

Large construction companies often face unique challenges when it comes to insuring their commercial vehicle fleets. These businesses rely heavily on trucks and other vehicles to get jobs done, making commercial auto insurance essential to protect against accidents and damage. Central Insurance, a company specializing in this area, offers insights on how large construction firms … Read more

More and more tort cases are ending up in federal court, causing headaches for insurers across the U.S. A recent report from Lex Machina reveals that between 2023 and 2024, federal tort filings jumped almost 20% compared to the previous two years. The rise reflects changes that are making it easier for cases to reach … Read more

The Associate in General Insurance (AINS) designation is gaining attention as a practical and approachable credential for anyone looking to build a career in the insurance world. Offered by The Institutes, this certification covers the basics of insurance, making it a smart choice for beginners or those wanting to strengthen their understanding of the industry. … Read more

For years, insurance accounting has been a tough and time-consuming job. With so many carriers sending commission data in different formats—sometimes Excel files, other times PDFs, or even physical mail—it often means agencies must spend hours inputting information by hand. This process can cost more than the commissions themselves, especially for small payments like dental … Read more

When insurance producers decide to switch agencies but keep working with the same carriers, it often causes a lot of confusion and paperwork for everyone involved. Changing agencies might seem simple—sometimes just signing a waiver—but other times it turns into a tangled web of contracts, agreements, and state requirements. Producers switch agencies for many reasons. … Read more

Ki, the digital insurance platform backed by Lloyd’s of London, has named Jacques Bonneau as its new non-executive chair, starting July 1, 2025. Bonneau, who retired as president and CEO of PartnerRe in March 2024, brings decades of experience in the reinsurance and insurance industry to his new role. Before leading PartnerRe, Bonneau held senior … Read more

A fire at a power substation caused London’s Heathrow Airport to shut down in March, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. An official report released Wednesday revealed that the blaze was triggered by a failure in the UK power grid to properly maintain the electricity equipment. This sparked an investigation by the energy regulator, Ofgem. Heathrow … Read more

Construction sites can be dangerous places, but a simple safety checklist can make a big difference in keeping workers safe. Jim Johnson, a construction specialist at Central Insurance, says every job, big or small, benefits from having a checklist. It helps crews remember what to do and spots risks before work starts. Safety checklists work … Read more