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Nautilus Insurance is seeking a federal court’s ruling to avoid covering a contractor in a significant construction injury lawsuit. The case involves a $1 million claim stemming from an incident where a worker was injured on a job site managed by SG Home Builders. On July 29, 2025, Nautilus filed a complaint in the U.S. … Read more

Executives in the insurance industry are focusing on how to make careers in insurance more appealing to Generation Z. This demographic, born between 1997 and 2012, has different values and expectations from their careers compared to previous generations. Many industry leaders believe that the image of insurance needs a significant update to attract this younger … Read more

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a bigger part of our daily lives, industries like healthcare and transportation are changing how they operate. AI is now doing tasks that were once done by people, such as driving cars, diagnosing illnesses, and even writing documents. This shift is creating new challenges, especially for insurance companies that need … Read more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a significant settlement with Stepan Co., a chemical solutions company based in Northbrook, Illinois. The company will pay a hefty penalty of $1,126,404 for allegedly selling a misbranded pesticide, violating the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). According to the EPA, a distributor for Stepan sold … Read more

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is reaching out to insurance companies that provide personal automobile and residential property policies. This effort aims to gather important information for the HelpInsure.com website, which serves as a resource for Texas consumers looking for insurance options. According to TDI, this initiative is part of their obligation under Insurance … Read more

A recent report highlights how a specialized plane could have changed the course of the response to the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. This incident, which involved the release of toxic chemicals, led to significant damage and health concerns for local residents. The report, released by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Inspector General, reveals … Read more

Running a flooring business can be more dangerous than many people think. From sharp tools to heavy materials, the risks are everywhere. A small mistake, like installing flooring incorrectly, can jeopardize a contractor’s livelihood. Thomas McMillan, a commercial lines underwriter at Central Insurance, emphasizes that flooring contractors face unique risks. The adhesives used can lead … Read more

Home insurance costs are rising sharply across the United States, with new policies seeing an average increase of 9.3% in the first half of 2025. According to a report from Matic, a digital insurtech platform, the average premium now sits at $1,966. This trend highlights ongoing affordability issues for many homeowners. Since 2022, home insurance … Read more

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is facing pushback from property and casualty insurers over his new campaign aimed at limiting the use of socioeconomic data in auto insurance pricing. The campaign has sparked a heated debate about how insurance rates are set and who should be considered a safe driver. Giannoulias argues that current … Read more

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company recently scored a significant legal victory when New York’s Appellate Division ruled in its favor. The case revolved around Liberty Mutual seeking to recover over $400,000 related to surety bonds for construction projects undertaken by Active Fire Sprinkler NYC, LLC. The legal dispute traces back to March 2011 when Active Fire … Read more