How Regular Property Assessments Safeguard You During Inflation

Inflation is driving up the cost to rebuild, repair, or replace business property, but many small business owners haven’t updated their insurance coverage to keep pace. This gap can leave them underinsured and vulnerable if damage occurs. Prices for key construction materials like steel and aluminum have jumped by more than 13% and 22% over … Read more

Tariff decision boosts transport stocks and transforms trucking insurance risk

On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s broad “Liberation Day” tariffs, a move that sent transportation and logistics stocks higher. The Court ruled 6–3 that Trump had overstepped his power by using emergency legislation to impose wide-ranging tariffs on imports. This decision removes the 10% tariff on many goods as well … Read more

Explosion Blasts 20-Story Section from Bronx Apartment Building

Early Wednesday morning, a powerful explosion rocked a Bronx apartment building in New York City, blowing off a large chimney that stretched along the side of the high-rise. The blast left a 20-story scar down the building’s face and scattered piles of bricks over the sidewalk and a nearby playground. Thankfully, no one was injured. … Read more

Insurers on high alert as the US conducts its largest Middle East military buildup since the Iraq invasion.

The United States has sent a large number of military forces to the Middle East, marking the biggest deployment of American air power there since 2003. This buildup includes fighter jets like the F-16, F-22, and F-35, as well as multiple aircraft carriers. Long-range bombers, such as B-2s, could also be involved, operating either from … Read more

QBE boosts profits beyond $2 billion, achieving its strongest underwriting performance in years.

QBE, the global insurer based in Sydney, has reported one of its strongest financial performances in recent years. The company announced its full-year results on February 19, 2026, revealing a significant rise in profit, improved underwriting performance, and increased shareholder returns. For the fiscal year, QBE posted a statutory net profit after tax of US$2,157 … Read more