3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (247+ words) Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul last week filed a lawsuit against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, Inc. (ABC) for its deceptive business practices that mislead consumers, most often senior citizens, to sign a contract for home repair work at inflated…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (515+ words) For The Mahoney Group, employee ownership is more than a financial structure. It is a central part of how the company operates, makes decisions, and builds careers. Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, The Mahoney Group is one of…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (350+ words) New research from S&P Global Market Intelligence looks to suggest that homeowners insurers are reaching rate adequacy, but certain marketplace factors are creating what it called a “fragmented phase.” Nationally, the U.S. effective approved homeowners rate change declined…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (241+ words) A book called “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek covered this topic and gave inspiration for this article. “When an organization is filled with ‘good fits,’ those who believe what you believe, success just happens,” said Sinek. Moral of the…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (372+ words) So-called “nuclear” verdicts did not subside in 2025. In fact, it was quite the opposite. According to a new report from strategic communications and research firm Marathon Strategies, there were nearly 200 verdicts resulting in an award of at least $10 million in…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (550+ words) The hospitality market has become a bit of a “tale of two markets,” according to Dana Fansler, AIM, AINS, AVP and Program Manager, Amwins Program Underwriters. According to Amwins’ recent State of the Market: A focus on Hospitality report, due…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (374+ words) In last month’s column, I made the case for carefully reviewing policy deliverables in order to identify exclusionary forms and, if possible, remove or replace them with less onerous endorsements. That column focused on examples of ISO Commercial General Liability…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (253+ words) The findings suggest that while homeowners are focused on affordability, they are also seeking confidence that their coverage will perform as expected when they need it. Where Confidence Falls Short Identity fraud protection (46% have not verified) Service line coverage (41% have…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (546+ words) By Andrew G. Simpson A federal judge in New York has dismissed a racketeering lawsuit by ride-sharing firm Uber against several injury law firms, doctors, and pain clinics alleging they conspired to extract inflated auto insurance claims payments through staged accidents,…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (530+ words) Bell & Hudson Insurance Agency has built its business around a simple idea that insurance is ultimately about people, relationships, and keeping promises. In fact, it has been doing that since the late 1800s. That philosophy has helped the western Massachusetts independent…...