Significant Considerations of SageSure Insurance Ratings for Brokers

SageSure Insurance is making waves in the insurance industry, especially among brokers looking for reliable options for their clients. Founded in 2009, this Jersey City-based company has quickly grown to become one of the largest Managing General Underwriters (MGUs) in the United States, focusing on property insurance in areas prone to natural disasters. What sets … Read more

Personnel Updates: BevCap Appoints Dinardo as Senior Vice President of Captive Operations

BevCap Management has announced that Dawn Dinardo has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Captive Operations. This move comes as the company, based in McKinney, Texas, continues to expand its focus on alternative risk structures within the insurance industry. Dinardo brings nearly two decades of experience in captive insurance management. She has worked … Read more

Understanding Smart Home Technology and Your Insurance: Key Considerations Before You Connect

Smart home technology is quickly becoming a part of our daily lives. Devices like smart thermostats and leak detectors are helping homeowners manage their properties more effectively. These connected tools not only offer convenience but also enhance home safety and security. Smart home devices, which connect to the internet, can monitor and control various systems … Read more

Stonetrust Insurance Maintains Credit Ratings Following Southern Vanguard Acquisition

Southern Vanguard Insurance Company, based in Austin, Texas, is set to be acquired by Wintaai America Inc., the holding company for Stonetrust Insurance Group. This announcement came on May 27, 2025, and the deal is pending regulatory approval. Wintaai currently owns nearly all of Stonetrust, and once the acquisition is finalized, it will own 100% … Read more

Labor shortages and increasing healthcare expenses are putting pressure on the workers’ compensation market.

Labor shortages, rising wages, and increased litigation are changing the landscape of the U.S. workers’ compensation market. These factors are putting pressure on insurance companies, altering risk assessments, and leading to new pricing strategies. Becky Pinto, president of Arrowhead’s Workers’ Compensation Division, highlighted the ongoing labor shortages, which she attributes to an aging workforce. This … Read more

"Empower individuals like me": Tangram CEO urges the insurance industry to broaden its perspective.

Rekha Skantharaja became the CEO of Tangram Insurance Services at just 31 years old, stepping into a role that many might not expect from someone without the usual background. She didn’t have a spouse or children, and she came from a mid-sized, male-dominated insurance company to lead a small team in Petaluma, California. Despite these … Read more

Texas Legislators Reject Bills Aimed at Studying and Limiting PFAS

Rising concerns about PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have led to a flurry of legislative efforts in Texas. These chemicals, linked to serious health issues like cancer and infertility, have prompted lawmakers to propose several bills aimed at studying and regulating their use. However, despite bipartisan support and urgent calls for action from affected farmers, … Read more