Oregon homeowners living in certain areas at high risk of wildfire will face stricter building codes and mandates to reduce vegetation on their properties under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday. The release of the maps follows a record-breaking wildfire …
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This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. How can you, as an insurance agent, stay motivated in the dynamic industry? In the fast-paced world of insurance, your motivation is not merely a personal preference – it’s …
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This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. Management systems can make or break a new agency. In the best cases, an agency management system (AMS) can be the behind-the-scenes mastermind keeping everything running smoothly – like that …
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Juan C. Andrade is USAA’s new president and chief executive officer, said the insurance provider to millions of active military, veterans, and their families. Andrade will assume the role on April 2 and take over for Wayne Peacock, who announced …
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The Meteoric Rise in U.S. Auto Insurance Rates is Being Subsidized by Collector Car Owners According to Classic & Collector Insurer OpenRoad Standard auto insurers continue their efforts to recover from the unprecedented losses they experienced during COVID-19 due to …
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Managing general underwriter Private Client Select Insurance Services, majority owned by Stone Point Capital and American International Group (AIG), said Ross Bowie has been appointed chief executive officer, effective immediately. Bowie joined Private Client Select in February 2024 as president …
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Active wind-driven wildfires in Southern California that are estimated to have burned more than 1,000 properties and prompted evacuation orders for more than 80,000 residents will likely lead to what industry watchers say will be sizable insured losses. With the …
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Digital car insurer Clearcover announced the launch of Clearcover General Agency to serve the non-standard auto insurance market in Texas. Policies will be underwritten by Old American County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, bringing Clearcover’s digital-first insurance solutions to more drivers. …
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A Berkshire Hathaway shareholder wants a committee of independent directors to oversee risks associated with artificial intelligence at the dozens of companies in Warren Buffett’s conglomerate. Tulipshare, an activist investor group based in London, said on Tuesday it submitted a …
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A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 126 people in Tibet. Many others were trapped as dozens of aftershocks …
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