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The Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) designation is gaining more attention among insurance and reinsurance professionals in the United States. Offered by The Institutes, this certification shows a deep understanding of reinsurance principles, contract analysis, and industry practices. It’s becoming a way for professionals to prove their skills and stand out in the competitive insurance market. … Read more

In today’s busy insurance world, standing out can be tough. One way insurance professionals can get ahead is by earning the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation. This credential helps brokers and agents build practical skills in customer service and policy management, making them more confident and trusted by clients. The CISR program is run … Read more

A wildfire that started Saturday afternoon in San Bernardino County, California, is now 25% contained after burning 485 acres. The fire, known as the Lake Fire, broke out north of Crestline and Lake Arrowhead. Thankfully, no one has been hurt, and no buildings have been damaged. Fire crews made steady progress throughout Sunday. Early evacuation … Read more

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that changes the state’s environmental protection rules to help address its housing shortage and homelessness crisis. The move updates the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, a law from the 1970s that requires careful review of how new developments affect the environment. Newsom pushed for this … Read more

When natural disasters like hurricanes or wildfires hit, the damage is often obvious—damaged roofs or burned homes tell the story. But extreme heat waves cause damage that’s less visible and more spread out. Crops can fail, outdoor workers might have to stop, and data centers can overheat, cutting off online services. This kind of harm … Read more

A recent ruling from the Oregon Court of Appeals has clarified who is responsible for workers’ compensation after a tragic workplace accident involving a staffing agency. On September 4, the court settled a dispute stemming from the death of Jared R. Zeigler, who died while working on a project managed by Billeter Roads & Forestry … Read more

A Virginia subcontractor is suing Manhattan Construction Company and Federal Insurance Company over unpaid bills and extra costs totaling more than $700,000 related to a federal project in Richmond. The case highlights how payment bonds work in practice and the challenges subcontractors can face when payments stall. The lawsuit was filed on September 3 in … Read more

State Farm has introduced a new program aimed at giving employees more choices during staffing changes in certain parts of the business. The company announced a voluntary exit option alongside a workforce realignment process as part of this effort. The mutual insurer said it expects any layoffs to happen only in limited cases, depending on … Read more

A judge in New York has ruled that Meta Platforms and ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, must face a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the mother of a 15-year-old boy who died while “subway surfing” on a moving train. The boy, Zackery Nazario, lost his life on February 20, 2023, after climbing onto the … Read more

Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up efforts in Texas to stop a dangerous invasive fly known as the New World screwworm. This fly is a serious threat to livestock and wildlife because it lays its larvae in the wounds of warm-blooded animals. The larvae, or maggots, then burrow into the flesh, causing harmful and sometimes … Read more