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Many homeowners and first-time buyers are surprised by rising property taxes and insurance, which can sharply increase monthly mortgage costs beyond principal and interest.

More than half, 54%, of U.S. executives are confident their company will survive and thrive this year, according to the 2026 C-Suite Stress Index Survey by Sentry.

By a vote of 6 to 3, the Supreme Court struck down the global tariffs imposed by the President as an illegal use of emergency power.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.

Speaker Mike Johnson will block a push by moderate House Republicans for a vote on renewing expiring Obamacare subsidies.

The changing climate is increasing insurance rates for residents and cities and lowering property values in areas that face more frequent and intense disasters.

When a client's insurance needs change, the opportunity to sell their life policies to outside buyers should not be overlooked.

Premiums for property insurance have risen over 69% since 2019, far outpacing other components of the monthly mortgage payment, ICE Mortgage Technology found.

Eight major health care giants saved billions in taxes thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, while increasing costs, denying care and cutting staff.

More powerful storms and pricier building costs are behind the increases in premiums, said the report's authors.

The legislature, which returns to respond to recent floods, could also take up bills to curb local property taxes, including bills aimed at bond issuance.

Here's why insurance-funded redemptions do not necessarily increase enterprise value and how a Supreme Court decision didn't reflect economic reality.

Highlights from speakers and sessions at the Insurtech Insights conference and surrounding events in New York from June 3-5.

Regional wars, tariffs and supply chain disruptions increase the risk of global fleet losses, according to the new Allianz 2025 shipping review.

Chubb CEO Evan Greenberg called for a "coherence of policy" to dispel confusion around President Donald Trump's approach to trade.

Jonathan Todd, partner at Benesch Law and Phil Nester, senior managing associate at Benesch Law shared responses on how current and proposed tariffs could impact the insurance industry.

Lumber retains protections for now, but construction stocks still fell, and while the initial market reaction lowered rates, there could later be a reversal.

For wealthy and ultrahigh net worth clients, the advantages often prove very attractive. But the policies carry some sophisticated planning challenges and a high cost.

Every state levies unemployment insurance taxes, but rates vary depending upon such factors as the health of the state's UI trust fund.

In 2023, the average premium jumped about 20% on average, according to the Insurance Information Institute.