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Oakbridge Insurance is set for some big changes in its leadership team starting July 1, 2026. Robbie Smith, who currently holds the roles of president and CEO, will step into a new position as executive chairman. At the same time, Matt James, now the chief financial officer and chief acquisition officer, will take over as … Read more

Managing general agents, or MGAs, are changing the insurance world fast. Brian Cohen, the president of TMPAA, joined a recent IB Talk podcast to share his thoughts on where the program market is today and what lies ahead for brokers. He pointed out that growth in MGAs is driven by speed, focus, and smart use … Read more

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed ending its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which requires large industrial polluters, including many oil and gas companies, to report their annual greenhouse gas emissions. The agency says this move could save the industry up to $256 million a year, but many in the energy sector warn the change … Read more

Momentum, a Texas-based agency management platform, has acquired TrustedChoice.com and will now operate it under the new name, Momentum Edge. The acquisition took place in June and aims to bring together several insurance tools into one seamless platform. Momentum Edge combines services like demand generation, referrals, customer relationship management (CRM), agency management systems (AMS), rating, … Read more

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is working on new rules to offer homeowners discounts on insurance premiums for houses built or upgraded to strong wind-resistant standards. This move follows a 2023 law requiring insurance companies to provide savings for homes that meet the FORTIFIED standard. This standard, created by the Insurance Institute for Business and … Read more

A California insurance brokerage owned by Gallagher has filed a lawsuit accusing a rival firm, The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers, of stealing employees, clients, and confidential data. The lawsuit was filed on March 17 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California by AssuredPartners of California Insurance Services. The suit names five … Read more

A shipment of bronze ingots meant to travel from Los Angeles to McAllen, Texas, disappeared after a freight forwarder reportedly handed over the job to a fake carrier. Now, Zurich American Insurance Company is suing the freight forwarding company, TForce Worldwide, Inc., to recover its payout. The lawsuit, filed on March 18, 2026, in the … Read more

Cargo theft in North America is becoming more high-tech and costly, with losses hitting an estimated $6.6 billion in 2025, according to a new report from Geotab. The way criminals steal cargo is changing. They’re no longer relying on just quick smash-and-grab raids. Instead, they’re using cyber tricks like GPS spoofing, stolen passwords, and AI-driven … Read more

A groundwater conservation district in East Texas is taking steps to put a pause on a controversial plan to pump billions of gallons of water from the area’s underground aquifers. The Neches & Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District is close to settling a lawsuit filed by a local poultry farm that challenged the district’s earlier … Read more

For nearly three weeks, about 60,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers and air traffic controllers have been working without pay because of the ongoing government shutdown. These essential workers, who keep airports safe and air traffic running smoothly across the U.S., last received partial paychecks in mid-October. Many now face tough choices, such as borrowing … Read more