22+ hour, 30+ min ago  (509+ words) For years, a segment of the Florida property insurance industry had lobbied for more access to the lower-cost reinsurance offered by the state-sanctioned Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund'mainly through a lowered retention, or deductible, level. Today, three years into Florida's tort-reform…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (523+ words) Florida's population is growing rapidly, with over 23 million residents currently, and a projected growth of approximately 1. 24% annually. Florida's attractive business climate and tax policies, in contrast to states like New York and California, keep its competitive draw for large business…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (326+ words) Insurance claims volumes in the United States declined across most lines in 2025 due at least in part to less severe weather, but risks remain elevated as insurers navigate complex and concentrated claims, according to an annual report from Verisk. Claims…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (489+ words) The number of unique vehicle configurations sold in the U. S. surpassed 600, 000 in the 2025 model year, creating a growing challenge for auto insurers as they work to capture the configuration and replacement value of modern vehicles. JD Power shared that assessment in…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (216+ words) In a case involving a rental car hit by an uninsured motorist, the Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that the auto insurance policy of the driver that extended bodily injury coverage to the rental car must also provide uninsured motorist…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago  (435+ words) Federal law enforcement officials report they arrested Zhan Petrosyants, charging him with operating an extensive no-fault automobile insurance fraud scheme that involved submitting tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent medical claims and laundering the proceeds. Petrosyants, 44, also known as…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (1437+ words) Even faith leaders have joined the campaign. Following an endorsement from the Reverend Al Sharpton, 50 clergy and faith leaders from Buffalo to Brooklyn sent a letter to lawmakers urging them to take action on auto insurance to address the "unjust…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (821+ words) In my September 2025 column, I wrote about certificates of insurance as a prequel to an October Academy of Insurance webinar I did on certificates, with a little bit about additional insured (AI) issues involving certificates. On April 2, 2026, I'll be doing…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (243+ words) Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would establish an online auto verification system intended to hold uninsured drivers accountable. House Representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Jack Daniels (R-New Franklin) are the lead sponsors behind House Bill 678, which requires the Ohio…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (222+ words) A Warwick, New York insurance agency is under investigation for alleged illegal practices. The Warwick Police Department reported it executed a warrant to search Fullerton Insurance in January for the purpose of obtaining documentation, electronic devices, and other potential evidence…...