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Planning a road trip can be exciting, but it also requires careful preparation. Experts from Central Insurance have shared essential tips to help travelers stay safe and enjoy their journeys. Before you hit the road, it’s crucial to check your vehicle, understand your insurance, and plan your route. First, start with a thorough vehicle inspection. … Read more

CFC, a specialist insurer, has launched a new cyber insurance product called Cyber Proactive Response (CPR) designed for businesses earning up to $250 million. This innovative offering includes features that set it apart from other cyber insurance policies on the market. One of the standout benefits of CPR is the provision for unlimited reinstatements without … Read more

Laura Beckmann, the President and Chief Operating Officer of AmRisc LLC, was honored with the 2025 Philanthropic Leadership Award at the recent IICF Southeast Gala. The event took place on April 2, 2025, at The Thompson in Dallas, Texas, and brought together over 665 professionals from the insurance industry. The gala raised an impressive $1.2 … Read more

A new bill in California aims to strengthen the financial capacity of the California FAIR Plan, which provides insurance coverage for high-risk properties. The bill, known as Assembly Bill 226, recently passed the Assembly with unanimous support, receiving a vote of 72-0. Authored by Assemblymembers Lisa Calderon from Whittier and David Alvarez from San Diego, … Read more

California homeowners are finding themselves in a unique situation when it comes to insurance costs. Despite facing some of the worst climate-related disasters in the country, such as wildfires and mudslides, many residents are paying some of the lowest home insurance premiums in the nation. This surprising trend has sparked discussions about the state’s insurance … Read more

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has recently launched a new website aimed at providing the public with updated information on hurricane insurance claims. This initiative comes in response to concerns about how insurance companies are handling claims following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The OIR’s website reveals that many claims that were closed without … Read more

Self-funding is becoming a vital option for school districts as they face rising insurance costs and changing education policies. This shift is particularly important as local governments take on more responsibility for education, leaving districts to figure out how to manage their own risks. In recent years, health insurance premiums have skyrocketed. Reports show that … Read more

A farmer from Kentucky is facing serious consequences after admitting to cheating the federal crop insurance program out of nearly $1.5 million. Robert Thomas Hunt, who lives in Taylor County, pleaded guilty to the charges and is now awaiting his sentencing. Hunt’s scheme spanned from 2015 to 2021. During this time, he instructed grain haulers … Read more

Japan is facing a serious threat from a potential megaquake that could strike off its southern coast. According to a recent report from the government, this disaster could lead to nearly 300,000 deaths and the destruction of over 2 million buildings. The Cabinet Office released this alarming model, highlighting the risks associated with a major … Read more

Sentry Insurance has announced that Pete Anhalt will take charge of The General following Sentry’s acquisition of the brand from American Family Insurance, which is set to be finalized in September 2024. Anhalt, who is currently the president of Sentry’s Dairyland nonstandard auto insurance brand, will lead the transition as the two businesses move toward … Read more