SANTA CRUZ — Amid an escalating crisis in homeowners insurance both locally and statewide, a representative from California’s Department of Insurance — the nation’s largest state consumer protection agency — will come to Santa Cruz County to discuss recent market shifts and answer questions from county leaders. The office of California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara […]
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a bill that further delays implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (also known as the Time to Care Act). In 2022, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (“Program”). Under the Program, Maryland workers will receive up to 12 weeks of […]
The insurance industry is likely to grapple with shallow and deepfakes or materials that are altered using editing software or audio, photos and video that has been generated using artificial intelligence. While AI could help identify these potential fake materials, Rajesh Iyer, global head of machine learning and generative AI for financial services at Capgemini, […]
Benevis will host its ninth annual Sharing Smiles Day on Sunday, May 19, with 21 local dental offices and more than 300 volunteers providing free dental care and educating patients about brushing, flossing and the importance of good nutrition for a healthy smile. Benevis encourages families to register at www.SharingSmilesDay.com in advance of the event. Sharing Smiles Day is […]
The NAIC’s national call for policy and claim is intended to help regulators address a growing crisis in property insurance, but some states are opting out of full participation in an effort to attract new capacity. NAIC’s Call for Data Meets Resistance A comprehensive initiative by state regulators to investigate the high costs and accessibility of […]
In the landscape of wealth management, some elements are, for lack of a better term, sexier than others. Both financial planners and their clients are often drawn to more complex topics, especially those that seemingly pledge to make or save a lot of money. And while those strategies are valid, if not vital, for exploration, […]
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — Hagerty is celebrating 40 years of car love at the insurance agency in Traverse City. The insurance company started out as a specialty insurer for wooden boats and then later evolved to help protect classic and collector cars. In 40 years, Hagerty has expanded to offer insurance in all 50 […]
Insurance: it applies to our health, lives, homes, cars, and workplaces. I’m involved at work, as I am the accidental hands-on administrator for various of my employer’s numerous insurances. And I’m struggling with it personally. Unless you can plunk down $500,000 in cash on your standard 3/2 house, you’re going to have a mortgage. Mortgages […]
Safety Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SAFT – Get Free Report) was upgraded by StockNews.com from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued on Friday. Separately, TheStreet raised Safety Insurance Group from a “c+” rating to a “b” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 27th. Check Out Our Latest Report on […]
The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE:THG – Get Free Report) and Hamilton Insurance Group (NYSE:HG – Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends. Profitability This table compares The […]
