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Texas officials are cracking down on abortion pill shipments into the state, warning health care providers they could face heavy fines and legal action if they continue. Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office recently sent letters to three providers, including a California doctor and a Delaware clinic, saying they have evidence these groups sent medication that … Read more

Influencers have become a major force in today’s culture, shaping opinions, trends, and buying habits for millions. With around 45 million professional influencers in the U.S. alone, the role of these digital creators has grown far beyond social media fame to running full-fledged businesses. This rise has prompted new rules from the Federal Trade Commission … Read more

Louisiana regulators have given the green light to Entergy Corp. to build three new natural gas power plants. These plants will supply electricity to Meta’s largest data center, a massive project located in rural Louisiana. The data center, called Hyperion, is a huge facility designed to support Meta’s most advanced artificial intelligence work. It covers … Read more

AmTrust Financial Services and Blackstone Credit & Insurance have teamed up to create a new independent company, ANV Group Holdings Ltd., by spinning off AmTrust’s managing general agencies (MGAs) and fee-based businesses. The deal, which got regulatory approval after being announced in September, brings together AmTrust’s MGA operations across the US, UK, and Europe under … Read more

About two years ago, IMA Financial Group began a major effort to rethink how insurance brokers should work in the future. The goal was simple: to figure out what it really means to be the “broker of the future.” But getting there proved to be more challenging than expected. Garrett Droege, IMA’s senior vice president … Read more

In the ever-changing world of insurance, a recent webinar highlighted an important career lesson: mentorship can guide your path, but sponsorship pushes you forward. Five leaders from the industry gathered on December 3, 2025, to discuss how mentorship and sponsorship play different but vital roles in helping especially women gain visibility and advance in their … Read more

NFP, an Aon company known for its work in property and casualty insurance, wealth management, and retirement planning, has named Tom Ryan as the managing director of Complex Risk for the Central and West regions. Ryan will be based near Chicago and will report to Sean Hickey, senior vice president of Complex Risk at NFP. … Read more

A strong heat wave is hitting parts of the US West, raising the risk of wildfires. In response, California has sent fire crews and equipment to several counties ahead of the expected hot weather. The state is particularly worried because the plants and grasses are extremely dry, making it easier for fires to start and … Read more

Honeycomb Insurance has started offering its services in Minnesota, marking a new step in its expansion. The digital managing general agent (MGA), which focuses on property and casualty insurance for landlords and condo associations, is now writing policies in the state. Right away, Honeycomb is providing up to $25 million in coverage capacity through both … Read more

Tiptree Inc. has taken a major step forward with shareholder approval for a deal that will see South Korea’s DB Insurance Co., Ltd. acquire The Fortegra Group, Inc. This move will shift ownership of the US-based specialty insurer to the Korean company, marking a significant moment in cross-border insurance deals. At a special meeting, Tiptree … Read more