California Bill Would Require Insurer Claims Handling Plans, and Double Penalties January 7, 2026 A bill that promises legislative reform in California to speed up disaster recovery for homeowners and renters through improved insurance...
US Seizes Russian-Flagged Tanker and Another Tied to Venezuela January 7, 2026 By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Marianna Parraga The U.S. seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, one sailing under Russia’s flag, as part...
Neglect, Abuse Common at Michigan Nursing Homes, Report Finds January 7, 2026 By Robin Erb/Bridge Michigan and Simon D. Schuster/Bridge Michigan The plea was desperate: Help! Lorena Brown gasped for air on Sept. 12, 2022, turning blue, at the SKLD Muskegon...
Texas Insurance Commissioner Brown Retiring January 7, 2026 Texas Insurance Commissioner Cassie Brown is retiring on Feb. 2 after more than four years overseeing the Texas Department of...
Trump Aims Bumper Aid at US Rice Farmers Facing Bleakest Outlook January 7, 2026 By Erin Ailworth and Michael Hirtzer The new year may mark the last time Texas farmer LG Raun plants a rice crop. “I guess I’m going...
After Merger with CAC, Baldwin Names Lynch, Two Others to Leadership Roles January 7, 2026 The Baldwin Group, formerly Baldwin Risk Partners and based in Tampa, has named new leadership for its insurance advisory solutions...
Three Atlanta Firms Merge, Offering Range of Insurance and Financial Services January 7, 2026 Three Atlanta-based firms have merged, expanding insurance and financial services for small and medium-sized businesses, with growth plans for 2026....
NRA Sues Charity Arm After Alleged Takeover by LaPierre Allies January 7, 2026 By Blake Brittain The National Rifle Association has sued its charity affiliate, alleging a “disgruntled faction of former NRA directors” has seized the...
US Wants Venezuelan Oil Flowing Again With Revenues in US Accounts, Wright Says January 7, 2026 Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday the United States government wants to get Venezuelan oil flowing again, deposit money...
Good Times for US P/C Insurers May Not Last; Auto Challenges Ahead January 7, 2026 By Susanne Sclafane In their latest report on the U.S. auto insurance market, analysts from S&P Global Market Intelligence predict the strongest overall...