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• Features
  Washington Commissioner: Most Homes in 2023 Wildfire Were Underinsured
  An analysis of the claims paid out after the Gray and Oregon Road...
• Features
  Washington Farm Labor Contractor Fined $140K for Withholding Info From Workers
  A Pasco farm labor contractor faces nearly $140,000 in fines for...

National Coverage

• Editor's Note
  DEI Changes and Support
  Legal and social issues have put corporate America's diversity...
• Features
  Allstate Says It’s Ready to Grow Homeowners Line With All 3 Distribution Channels
  Allstate said it sees opportunity where others may not -- in...
• Features
  OPTIS: Insurance Agency M&A Down 10% This Year
  The total number of insurance agency mergers and acquisitions as of...
• Features
  Chubb Continues ‘Record’ Year With 13.8% Jump in Q3 Net Income
  Chubb recorded an 11.7% increase in P/C underwriting income with a...
• Features
  NFIP to Begin Taking Monthly Flood Insurance Payments
  The National Flood Insurance Program will soon start to accept...
• Features
  GAO Urges OSHA to Address Ergonomic Hazards in E-Commerce Warehouses, Deliveries
  The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) must...
• Features
  Economic, Social Inflation Influence Drop in Commercial Auto UW Profits: Triple-I/CAS
  Commercial auto insurance has struggled to achieve underwriting...
• Features
  Global Reinsurers’ ROE Jumps to 22% in 2023 but Market Softening Unlikely: AM Best
  AM Best's population of global reinsurance companies posted a return...
• Features
  Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Cryptocurrency Theft, 4th Circuit Affirms
  A federal appeals court has affirmed that a homeowners insurance...
• Features
  Changing the Focus of Claims, Data When Talking About Nuclear Verdicts
  The topic of nuclear verdicts took center stage at this year's Target...
• Features
  Agency Growth in 2025: Stay Focused on Prospecting, Cross-Selling & Employee Benefits
  Predictions of a softer insurance pricing market are on the horizon....
• Features
  10 Sales & Marketing Tips to Help Agencies Grow
  Get Out of the Office. Attend events where you can mingle and meet...
• Features
  What to Know About Deductibles After Multiple Florida Hurricanes
  Deductibles serve several purposes. They provide some premium relief...
• Features
  The Data Behind Rising Homeowners Premiums: By Peril and By State
  The U.S. home insurance industry has experienced an upward trend in...
• Features
  The Impact of California’s AB5 Law on the Transportation Sector: A National Perspective
  The reclassification of independent contractors has become a major...
• Features
  Reading the Fine Print
  Just because a carrier's form shows the policyholder has XYZ Coverage...
• Features
  Named vs. Open Perils
  This column is written primarily for insurance professionals, though...
• Features
  Missteps and Mistakes: 5 of the Scariest Moments of My Insurance Career
  I remember 1994 when I was running for the United States Senate. My...
• Features
  AI Revolution in Insurance: Opportunities and Legal Pitfalls
  The insurance industry is in the midst of a digital revolution, with...
• Features
  Claims Analysis: Roofs Define Luxury Homes’ Insurability
  The insurance industry is facing a significant rise in roof-related...
• Features
  2025 Underwriting Trends for Worship Facilities
  As insurers look to 2025, several trends are emerging that affect...
• New Markets
  My New Markets
  Cyber & Tech E&O Insurance Market Detail: SeedPod Cyber, a...
• People & Places
  People & Places
  National Former Scottsdale Insurance President Mike Miller will serve...
• Business Moves
  Business Moves
  East Unison Risk Advisors, Avondale Insurance Associates Avondale...
• Declarations
  Declarations
  'Growth Opportunity' "We view homeowners as a growth opportunity. ......