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How are homeowners shopping for insurance?

Homebuying is increasingly expensive, partly due to rising insurance rates.

Survey Highlights Growing Interconnected Risks, Protection Gaps June 9, 2026

A new survey from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and Munich Re US shows overlapping exposures are shaping today’s risk landscape. Triple-I and Munich Re’s RiskScan 2026 examines evolving...

US insurance sector sheds 10,700 jobs as automation pressure builds

The US insurance industry lost 10,700 positions in May, extending a contraction now three consecutive months long. The broader economy, by contrast, added jobs at a steady pace over the same period.

Buyers gain upper hand as reinsurance rates fall during June 1 renewals

Reinsurance rates fell 15%-20% on average at June 1 renewals, with some declines reaching 25%, as abundant reinsurance capacity outstripped demand and shifted negotiating leverage to cedents, according...

D&O Market Expected to Tighten Under Pressure, Says AM Best

...2025 marked the fourth straight year of premium decline in the D&O liability line. Nevertheless, insurers have generated favorable direct underwriting results the last few years while insureds have enjoyed...

The Danger of Relying on the Insurance of Others

...coverage. Why? Because you know that, on average, at least 15% of drivers on the road carry zero auto liability insurance, according to the Insurance Research Council (IRC) as reported by the Insurance Information...

Renewals for Most Commercial Lines Decrease in May, Says Ivans June 5, 2026

...all lines except workers’ compensation, according to the Ivans Index. However, month over month, commercial auto, business owners policy, general liability, and umbrella saw a decrease, while commercial property...

Big ‘I’ Launches New TrustedChoice.com Agency Locator

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) said it launched its new TrustedChoice.com agency locator to help consumers find and connect with local independent agents.

JD Power: Digital tools boosting auto insurance shopping

Nearly half of new auto policies are now purchased through digital channels, according to a new report from JD Power.

First notice of loss is where fraud hides

Insurance fraud rarely announces itself because most of the time, it looks like paperwork.

Below-Average Hurricane Season Forecast for 2026, but Severity Risk Remains Elevated

Pre-season forecasts from six leading meteorological institutions project a near to below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with six to 16 named storms, three to nine hurricanes, and one to four major hurricanes expected between June 1 and November 30, according to a seasonal outlook published