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Starting immediately, Texas will stop issuing and renewing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for DACA recipients, refugees, and people with asylum. This change was announced by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on Monday. CDLs are needed for driving vehicles like trucks, buses, cement mixers, garbage trucks, and even party vans for business purposes. Last … Read more

As the US healthcare insurance market tightens, both brokers and healthcare providers face rising costs, fewer choices, and more complicated coverage plans. Brett Pollak, senior managing director at Foundation Risk Partners, says the situation now is a lot like the early 2000s, bringing big challenges for medical professionals. Pollak explains that the market has grown … Read more

Insurance Business is on the lookout for talented young professionals making a real impact in the general insurance field to highlight in its Rising Stars 2026 feature. This initiative aims to celebrate those aged 40 and under who are currently working in roles connected to the insurance industry. Anyone interested can nominate themselves or be … Read more

Felicia Rawlin from Dellwood Insurance Group appeared on Insurance Business TV to discuss how insurance carriers and brokers can join forces to close protection gaps. She highlighted areas where these gaps are especially noticeable and pointed out the lines of business within the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market that offer strong opportunities. Rawlin emphasized the … Read more

AM Best has updated its outlook for Grinnell Mutual Group, shifting it from negative to stable while maintaining strong ratings for the company. The ratings agency confirmed its Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” for Grinnell and its members. This change reflects confidence in Grinnell’s solid balance … Read more

In the early hours of July 5, heavy rain began flooding a normally dry creek near Abraham Stallins’ home in the Texas Hill Country. As a flash flood warning popped up on his phone shortly after midnight, Stallins stayed awake to watch the rising waters. Three hours later, as the storm hit its peak, he … Read more

Employee benefits firm Freimark & Associates has joined forces with Leavitt Heartland Insurance, a Leavitt Group affiliate with several offices across South Dakota. This new partnership broadens the insurance choices available to customers of both companies. Clients who work with Freimark & Associates will now have access to home, auto, and business insurance options alongside … Read more

Insurers are trying out new technologies and partnerships to change the way they work, but change doesn’t come easily. Matteo Carbone, founder of the IoT Insurance Observatory, says real progress happens when all parts of the insurance process work together, not just when a new technology is introduced. Carbone explains that insurance is made up … Read more

CFC is undergoing a major change across many parts of its business. Daniel Keeler, who leads digital underwriting and joined the company seven months ago, has already seen how deeply these changes are taking hold. According to Keeler, half of the company’s departments are involved in some form of reorganization or improvement. What makes this … Read more

A new report reveals that most workers feel their skills are going to waste in their current jobs, raising concerns about employee satisfaction and career growth. The Untapped Talent Report by Resume Now, based on a survey of 1,018 workers, found that 69% of employees believe their abilities are not fully used at work. This … Read more