Insurance News from January 10, 2019
National News
Brightway Goes ‘All In’ on Independent Agents, Unveils No-Cost Path to Agency Ownership
On the heels of celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Jacksonville, Fla.-based Brightway...
There’s 65% Chance That Weak El Niño Will Emerge in Spring, Says U.S. Weather Service
U.S. Says Air Travel Safe After Workers Warn of Risks of Shutdown
Fiat Chrysler to Pay $700M to U.S., States, Car Owners Over Diesel Emissions Claims
Former Insys CEO Pleads Guilty to Opioid Bribes; Agrees to Work with Prosecutors
International & Reinsurance News
There’s 65% Chance That Weak El Niño Will Emerge in Spring, Says U.S. Weather Service
There is a 65 percent chance of an El Niño weather pattern emerging during the...
East News
Insurers Agree to Help Cover Some Connecticut Crumbling Foundation Costs
Two insurance companies have agreed to provide a total of $10.5 million to help...
West News
Judge Wants PG&E Power Restrictions for Next California Wildfire Season
A U.S. judge has proposed restricting utility PG&E Corp from using power lines...
Southeast News
Brightway Goes ‘All In’ on Independent Agents, Unveils No-Cost Path to Agency Ownership
On the heels of celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Jacksonville, Fla.-based Brightway...
Texas / South Central News
Texas Regulators Urge Flexibility in Claim/Dispute Deadlines for Windstorm Insurer
The Texas Department of Insurance in its 2018 Biennial Report to the legislature has...
Midwest News
Illinois’ Sheridan Road Financial Acquired by Hub International
Chicago-based, global insurance brokerage Hub International Limited (Hub) has acquired...