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A wooden beach house on stilts along North Carolina’s Outer Banks has collapsed into the ocean, marking the 12th house lost to the sea in the past five years. The two-story home, located in Buxton near the northern end of Hatteras Island, fell apart Tuesday afternoon, scattering debris across the shoreline. Fortunately, the house was … Read more

WalkerHughes Insurance has expanded its reach in the Midwest by bringing Brady Benefits, a Fort Wayne-based employee benefits brokerage, into its growing platform. Brady Benefits, known for its expertise in group health and ancillary benefits, is led by industry veteran Matt Brady. The team is well-regarded in the Fort Wayne community for its strong service … Read more

Insurance buyers in many industries are facing tougher rules and more demands for detailed risk information, according to a recent report from Alliant Insurance Services. The report shows that insurers are getting stricter about pricing, coverage limits, and how they assess risk, making it harder for companies to get insurance. This shift affects a broad … Read more

Most U.S. commercial insurance lines saw their premium renewal rates rise in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the Ivans Index. While increases persisted, some lines showed signs of slowing compared to earlier in the year. Looking at the year-over-year figures, nearly all major commercial insurance types experienced higher renewal … Read more

Lawmakers are starting to review a bill that would extend the federal terrorism insurance program, and one major insurance group is already showing strong support. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is backing the House Financial Services Committee’s move to consider H.R. 7128, known as the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. This bill … Read more

The U.S. government has decided to push back new safety rules for cars after car makers raised concerns. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Friday that updates to its New Car Assessment Program, originally set to take effect this month for the 2026 model year, will now start in the 2027 model … Read more

The MEMIC Group, a specialist in workers’ compensation insurance, is set to grow significantly after agreeing to buy The Dakota Group along with its affiliated companies. This deal will combine the two businesses and create one of the largest multi-state workers’ compensation providers in the U.S. By 2025, the new combined company expects to handle … Read more

A former insurance agent from Texas will spend five years in federal prison for overcharging nearly $300,000 in insurance premiums. Carlyle Poindexter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and was also fined $50,000. The scam came to light after an investigation by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Poindexter worked with another agent, … Read more

A new updated report on the five biggest car insurance companies in the U.S. gives a closer look at how they’re handling a tricky market. The report covers State Farm, GEICO, Progressive, Allstate, and USAA, showing how each is faring through some unusual challenges. The latest version of the Private Passenger Auto Competitor Analysis breaks … Read more

Erie Insurance recently lost a chance to recover $1.6 million after a court ruled against its claim related to a burned BMW. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania decided on January 21, 2026, that Erie cannot use its subrogation rights to pursue a promissory estoppel claim against United Services Automobile Association (USAA). The story goes back … Read more