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The insurance industry is backing a new bipartisan bill aimed at boosting federal weather research and improving forecasting tools. The move comes at a time when deep budget cuts have hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), raising concerns among insurers who rely heavily on accurate weather data. On March 4, the Senate Committee … Read more

On International Women’s Day, some of the top women in the insurance industry from around the world came together to talk about the real impact of changes in the sector on women. These leading figures shared their views on what’s working and what still needs improvement when it comes to structural changes in insurance. They … Read more

Last year, a unique festival for insurance professionals drew more than 700 specialists to the Santa Monica Pier, blending a lively festival atmosphere with serious industry discussions. This summer, InsuranceFest 2026 is back, bigger and more focused on the pressing challenges brokers face today. Set for July 16, the event promises to bring together over … Read more

A former library director in northeastern Wyoming’s Campbell County will receive $700,000 after settling a lawsuit over her firing tied to a heated debate about books with sexual and LGBTQ+ themes. Terri Lesley was let go in 2023 amid complaints from some community members who found certain books inappropriate for young readers. The books in … Read more

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new investigation into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles that use the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. This comes after reports of multiple safety issues, including cars running red lights and driving the wrong way during lane changes. So far, there have been over 50 … Read more

Insurtech company Bold Penguin has acquired SquareRisk, a digital marketplace that uses artificial intelligence to connect wholesale insurance buyers and sellers. This move gives Bold Penguin users access to a wider range of commercial insurance options, including specialty and excess and surplus (E&S) markets. Bold Penguin, which is a subsidiary of American Family Insurance and … Read more

Insurance Business is kicking off submissions for its 12th annual Top Retail Brokers list, an annual recognition that shines a light on retail brokers who really made an impact. This list highlights those who have delivered strong results and made a difference in the insurance market. Being named one of the Top Retail Brokers is … Read more

State Farm is taking Amazon to court over a fire reportedly caused by a battery charger sold on the e-commerce giant’s platform. The insurer filed a lawsuit on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, seeking to recover over $308,000 paid to its customer for damages. The incident … Read more

Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha, have settled a lawsuit against Pacific Life Insurance Company concerning an $8.5 million life insurance dispute. The settlement was filed on February 26, bringing an end to claims that they were misled into buying life insurance policies that were promoted as retirement planning tools. The couple … Read more

Jose Uribe, a former insurance agent from New Jersey, avoided prison time for his part in a bribery scheme that also involved former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, the senator’s wife, and two businessmen. Instead, a federal judge in New York sentenced Uribe to six months of home confinement and three years of probation. U.S. District … Read more