Insurance

The Standard completes the acquisition of Allstate's employer voluntary benefits business for $2 billion, plus more insurtech news.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency is poised to eliminate most websites tied to its research division under plans for the cancellation of a cloud web services contract.

Several factors are contributing to rising insurance premiums for homeowners.

Rigorous underwriting procedures are improving financial performance in this sector.

The integration of cell phones into daily life makes mobile engagement a top strategic priority for insurers.

Men pay an average of $33 more on car insurance, according to a 2025 study from the Zebra.

The Hartford expands two executive roles and restructures its tech and operations; Plymouth Rock names new COO, plus more career moves.

California is emerging from its wettest time of the year with new fire and drought risks.

To use more outside affiliates to acquire customers, insurers draw on funds allocated for claims payments, according to a report by an independent analyst firm.

The insurer plans to hire over 2,000 new employees in Tampa, Florida and in North Texas.

Slow repair cycle times, widespread premium increases and the volume of catastrophic events all contribute to dissatisfaction, according to the U.S. Property Claims Satisfaction Study from J.D. Power.

Economic conditions, hiring and the quality of startup insurtechs may also affect M&A activity in the insurance industry, according to a partner at Clyde & Co., a law firm that reports on insurance industry growth.

Oklahoma's insurance commissioner Glen Mulready complemented insurers for quick action that he personally witnessed on the scene of March 14 wildfires

The insurer's AI Working Group set policy for ethical and responsible use of AI, including data handling and managing risk.

An increase in heavier and autonomous vehicles is making an impact on road safety and car insurance.

There is a need to understand how mental health impacts workers' compensation claims.

The top five insurance companies have an average homeowners market share of 9.15% as of December 31, 2024.

With the uncertain status of the federal disaster response agency and NOAA climate and weather forecasting and research, NAIC hears about how disaster relief could depend on volunteer organizations, and difficulty getting storm and climate predictions.

Artificial intelligence's influence in life insurance is the latest trend sweeping the industry, followed by insurtech innovation and policies as tax assets.

Insurers are betting on a suite of new AI-driven techniques to better predict surging losses from climate-driven weather catastrophes.