Patricia Wells

At the recent Target Markets Annual Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, Abbie Taylor, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Fortegra, shared insights about the growing world of managing general agents (MGAs) and the broader specialty insurance market. The event drew around 2,000 industry professionals, including MGAs, program administrators, and insurance carriers. Taylor revealed that … Read more

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has called on leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a new bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The legislation, known as the Fixing Emergency Management for American Act (HR 4669), recently cleared the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with … Read more

Los Angeles County is investigating State Farm over how it handled insurance claims from the wildfires that swept through the area in January. The county’s Board of Supervisors launched the probe amid complaints from policyholders who say the company delayed payments, offered low settlement amounts, or denied valid claims. The investigation focuses on whether State … Read more

TWFG Insurance has announced several new leadership appointments aimed at boosting the company’s growth and innovation. Katherine Nolan, who has been the company’s Chief Operating Officer for more than 16 years, has been promoted to President. Nolan has been a key player in expanding the business and improving operations, and she will now lead the … Read more

A passenger traveling aboard a Carnival cruise ship has died, and authorities in Miami are investigating the incident. The Carnival Horizon, which can hold nearly 4,000 guests and sails Caribbean routes, returned to PortMiami as scheduled on Saturday morning. Carnival Cruise Line said it is cooperating with the FBI office in Miami, which responded to … Read more

A new survey shows many drivers are frustrated with how their car insurance is priced and want more honesty about how rates are set. The study, conducted by Arity, a company that analyzes driving data, found that lots of people feel their insurance costs don’t match the way they actually drive. Arity asked 1,000 drivers … Read more

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has been extended until the end of January 2026, bringing relief to thousands of homebuyers and property owners. This move came through the passing of HR 5371, which also ended a 43-day federal government shutdown. The extension was backdated to October 1, filling the gap when the program had … Read more

Waymo is making a big move in the self-driving car world by becoming the first company in the U.S. to offer fully driverless rides on highways. Starting Wednesday, its robotaxis will begin carrying passengers on freeway routes in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, operating around the clock. This new service is opening first to … Read more

Starting this school year, some states will include a new safety lesson in their public schools: what to do if a child finds a gun. Arkansas, Tennessee, and Utah have passed laws requiring these lessons for students as young as age 5. In Utah, parents can choose to opt their children out of the classes. … Read more

Waymo is now offering driverless rides on highways in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, making it the first robotaxi company in the US to do so. Starting Wednesday, some customers who opt into new services will be able to take trips that include freeway driving at any time of day. This move marks a … Read more