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A look at three trends that have affected the insurance industry and three more to watch in the future.

Uber Technologies Inc. is prioritizing safety over profits as it develops its autonomous driving fleet.

MMA says some risky-sector issuers in the area hit hard by the hurricane may be pushed into technical or payment defaults.

California hospitals will be forced to close if they don't complete earthquake safety upgrades by 2030. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to extend the deadline.

Gary Hallgren, president of Arity, shares insights into the misconceptions drivers hold and how technology and data analytics can drive positive change in driving habits.

The increased use of solar energy also creates some new risks that could affect coverage according to a new report from Allianz.

New York's insurance regulator issued a damning report laying out the severe financial condition of the city's largest insurer of taxis and for-hire vehicles, as well as dozens of potential financial improprieties and accounting problems.

Some farming practices aren't protected by federal crop insurance.

Recent high-profile incidents show how cybercrime crews are increasingly turning to more sinister techniques to try to bend major companies to their will, abetted by new technology.

Agents and brokers will have a new toolbox in their arsenal to help them identify which properties they should or should not include in their coverage portfolios.

Value depreciation, infrastructure concerns and high insurance costs may deter buyers.

Tesla hires former GEICO exec to lead strategic insurance partnerships

Digital channels are critical for auto insurance shopping and services, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience Study.

The latest TransUnion report on insurance shopping trends found, like J.D. Power's research, that auto insurance shopping has increased again after dropping at the end of 2023.

Lauren McKinzie is the operations manager, channel partnerships for Obie Insurance.

The rise of usage-based insurance programs and mandates for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are helping to promote road safety.

There are at least four major issues to solve in order to unlock the full potential of telematics.

Westlake, Texas-based Solera announced the filing in a statement Wednesday and didn't offer any additional details.

Travelers' latest distracted driving risk index shows a continued increase, but tech providers and developers are using the biggest source of the problem to help fight it.

Healthcare, research and technology professionals are collaborating to get insights about distracted driving from accident data, and using these to address insurance risks.