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For years, business auto insurance was just one part of larger commercial policies that mainly focused on things like general liability and workers’ compensation. But now, insurers are changing how they handle this coverage. Due to rising losses, many are separating business auto from those bundled packages and moving it into specialty markets instead. This … Read more

The U.S. flood insurance market is facing fresh uncertainty as the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) authorization has lapsed amidst the ongoing government shutdown. This pause adds to a familiar pattern of disruptions for the program, which has long depended on Congress for frequent renewals. Brad Turner, vice president and national product manager for flood … Read more

Evette “Betty” Osuegbu, 62, from Granite City, Illinois, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for her part in a series of arson attacks and insurance fraud cases spanning nearly a decade. A district judge handed down the sentence following Osuegbu’s conviction on 15 counts by an East St. Louis jury after a five-day … Read more

Nearly one in four cybersecurity leaders say their companies faced attacks powered by artificial intelligence in the past year, a new survey shows. The findings highlight the rising threat AI poses to digital security as companies struggle to keep up with new risks while hoping AI can also boost their defenses. The survey, conducted by … Read more

Inszone Insurance Services has expanded its reach by acquiring Snell-Nelson Insurance Agency, a well-known firm based in Ashland, Kansas, with operations extending across Kansas and Oklahoma. Snell-Nelson, founded in 1985 by Monica Meininger, has earned a strong reputation over the past 40 years, especially in serving clients involved in farming, ranching, oil and gas, as … Read more

A union welfare fund has taken Berkley Insurance Company to federal court over nearly $100,000 in unpaid benefits tied to a public project in New Jersey. The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council No. 21 Welfare Fund, along with the union and fiduciary Bernie Snyder, filed the lawsuit in the United States … Read more

A Missouri shopping center owner is suing Auto-Owners Insurance in federal court, claiming the insurer severely undervalued a storm damage claim worth more than $2 million. Paddock Equity Investors, which owns the Paddock Hills Shopping Center in Florissant, Missouri, filed the lawsuit on September 29, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District … Read more

Private equity ownership brings unique challenges to directors and officers (D&O) insurance that standard policies often fail to address. Experts at Amwins, a leading U.S. insurance wholesaler, explained how the fast-paced, transaction-heavy nature of private equity deals creates risks that require specialized coverage. Corey Turner, vice president at Amwins Brokerage in Atlanta, highlighted that private … Read more

The Hartford is making a change in its leadership team. Prateek Chhabra will become the new chief risk officer (CRO) starting September 1. He takes over from Robert Paiano, who plans to retire at the end of the year after nearly three decades with the company. Chhabra has been with The Hartford since 2018, serving … Read more

Venbrook Group has teamed up with DB Insurance to offer a new insurance product aimed at multi-unit residential properties in California. This new coverage focuses on condominium and townhome homeowners associations and marks the first release from Venbrook’s newly formed Specialty Product Group. This product is designed especially for California property owners who have had … Read more