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Insurance Business has shared its list of the top insurance brokers and agents in the United States for 2025. This yearly ranking highlights professionals who have earned praise from their clients and peers for excellent service and advice. The 2025 list is based on a national survey conducted between July 14 and August 8. During … Read more

Cyber attacks are no longer just a tech problem—they are taking center stage in business leadership discussions. During a recent online panel hosted by Gia Snape, experts from Beazley, a global insurance company, gathered to share their firsthand experiences and insights on managing cyber crises, particularly for insurance professionals who play a key role in … Read more

Kwik Trip, a family-owned chain with more than 800 convenience stores and gas stations across the upper Midwest, has agreed to pay $35,000 to a former employee following a disability discrimination complaint. The company also promised to improve training on equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity … Read more

Universal North America Insurance Company (UNAIC), based in Arlington, Texas, is facing continued pressure on its financial ratings. Rating agency AM Best has kept UNAIC’s Financial Strength Rating at B (Fair) and its Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating at “bb” (Fair), while placing them under review with negative implications. This review has been in place since … Read more

Doug Cogan from Cypress, Texas, has been chosen to join the board of directors at Texas Mutual Insurance Company. His election took place during the company’s recent annual meeting for policyholders. Cogan will serve on the board until 2031, filling the spot left by longtime member Danny Phillips, who served since 2012. Texas Mutual is … Read more

Insurance Business America is inviting industry professionals to nominate standout wholesale brokers and managing general agents (MGAs) for their 5-Star Wholesale Brokers and MGAs 2026 awards. The deadline to submit entries is fast approaching, with all nominations required by Friday, December 12. This annual recognition highlights MGAs and wholesale partners who have delivered exceptional service … Read more

Jeff Arnold, a five-time bestselling author and the founder of RightSure, recently shared insights on what makes his company one of this year’s Top Insurance Employers. In a recent episode of Insurance Business TV, Arnold talked about the core values that have driven the firm’s success and explained the meaning behind the phrase "famously friendly … Read more

Cyber insurance is struggling to keep up with the fast-changing world of cyber threats. While the market has grown quickly, it still can’t fully match the rising skill of cybercriminals and the specific needs of different clients. Barrett Wills, senior vice president of cyber at CAC Specialty, explained that hackers have become more specialized. Instead … Read more

The Texas Senate moved quickly on Monday, passing a string of bills that follow Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities for the state’s second special legislative session of the year. The session kicked off with a strong focus on flooding issues, especially in response to the deadly flash floods that struck Central Texas over the July 4 … Read more

Brighty the Burro, a heavy bronze statue that once welcomed visitors to the Grand Canyon Lodge on the park’s North Rim, has survived a devastating wildfire but not without damage. The 600-pound sculpture lost an ear and its front legs, yet its head and body remain mostly intact after the fire reduced the nearly 100-year-old … Read more