US commercial insurance rates continue upward trajectory – report

As the back-to-school season approaches, many of us feel the shift in routines. Whether navigating new school schedules, coordinating drop-offs and pick-ups, or managing extracurricular activities, this time of year often brings changes for employees that can ripple into the workplace. For employers, it’s the perfect time to proactively remind staff about essential workplace policies—particularly…

Central’s large construction team is growing, and at the heart of this expansion is Brian Shaffer, construction underwriting specialist. With nearly 25 years of experience in insurance—most of it specializing in construction underwriting—he brings a wealth of knowledge, strong industry relationships, and a deep commitment to delivering value to policyholders and agents. We sat down…

Emerging threats and evolving regulations are highlighting the power of these components Source link

Jump to winners | Jump to methodology Experts in excess and surplus Insurance Business America’s 2025 data reveals that the best wholesale brokers and MGAs are becoming a bigger part of the industry as retail brokers rely on them more. Compared to last year’s survey, there has been a jump from 23.35 percent to 33 percent…

Equitable Holdings acquires 19.8 million AllianceBernstein units Source link

The state’s unique bifurcated regulatory structure involves two primary entities: the DFS, traditionally led by the chief financial officer and responsible for managing consumer services, including the intake and initial processing of insurance complaints; and the OIR, headed by the insurance commissioner, overseeing insurer licensing, rate approvals, and market conduct examinations. Source link