Investments

Slide Insurance, underwriter of single-family home and condominium policies in Florida and South Carolina, reported net income of $92.5 million

A group led by Bain Capital's special-situations arm is in talks to invest as much as $2 billion in insurance broker Acrisure, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Ategrity Specialty Insurance Co. filed for an initial public offering and disclosed growing revenue.

Insurance is about sustainability, it provides a layer of financial support to families, businesses and communities.

More than two-thirds, 67%, of women investors say that supporting family members has impacted their careers.

Protective Life Corp., a wholly owned Dai-ichi Life unit based in Birmingham, Alabama, has decided to cede the blocks to reinsurance firm Resolution Life Group Holdings Ltd., Dai-ichi said in a statement.

By prioritizing strategic technology investments, MGAs can ensure long-term success and continued growth in an ever-evolving market.

The governor aims to secure federal funding with latest executive order in aftermath of Los Angeles fires.

The rise of private credit will continue to benefit US life insurers, whose growing investments in the asset class bolster returns, allowing for more aggressive pricing, according to Moody's Ratings.

In total, municipal bond insurers wrapped $41.09 billion of debt in 2024, an increase from the $35.38 billion insured in 2023, according to LSEG data.

The legendary investor expressed his inclination for equities even after selling large chunks of Berkshire Hathaway's investments in three major banks. "That preference won't change," Buffett wrote in his annual letter to shareholders.

State Farm's "emergency" rate increase request was rejected by California's insurance commissioner.

A bill would allow homeowners to receive the interest accrued on insurance payments for lost or damaged property, rather than lenders.

The recovery of local governments and utilities from hurricanes Helene and Milton continues but the outlook for next season and beyond is troubling.

Bankers are putting pre-established action plans for disaster recovery into motion as wildfires in Los Angeles sweep across the region.

The Federal Open Market Committee cut the fed funds target again in December but signaled fewer cuts in 2025. There was some dissent. The markets are watching to see if the Federal Reserve pauses its easing cycle in January. Brian Rehling, head of global fixed-income strategy at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, recaps and parses the previous day's FOMC meeting and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.

The NFMA has floated best disclosure practices for public power agencies that ask for more data on climate and resiliency goals.

Accounting researchers suggest that using blockchain, smart contracts and NFTs could simplify tracking for carbon reporting.

California's IBank has partnered with an insurer and fire resilience fund to pay for fire resilience programs.

The agency cited the closeness of the entities to Florida's government.