Travelers Q3 Core Income Rises 4% on Reserve Releases
Travelers posted Q3 core income of $1.95 billion, driven by reserve releases and record investment income, even as personal auto premiums declined.
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E-Bike Injuries and Deaths Spark Laws, Bans Across the U.S.
E-bikes caused 155,000 ER visits and 300 deaths since 2017. States and cities are racing to regulate young riders before more tragedies occur.
Senate Stalls on Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Bill
The U.S. Senate has shelved action on permanent daylight saving time despite House passage and pressure from President Trump. A vote is unlikely before November
Insurers, Major Corporations Push for Litigation Funding Disclosure Rule
Top insurers and 200+ companies urge a federal rule requiring disclosure of third-party litigation funding. EY projects TPLF could cost insurers $50 billion ove
Can MGA Growth Survive a Softer Market?
MGA direct written premiums grew 12% from 2024 to 2025. The next phase demands underwriting discipline, strong partnerships, and operational scale.
Idaho Lawmakers Push for Timely Medicaid Payments and Prior Authorization Reforms
Idaho legislators are pressing for stronger provider payment protections and prior authorization oversight as the state transitions Medicaid to private managed
UK Insurers Push Back on Bank of England's Dynamic Stress Test
Britain's insurers are urging the PRA to rethink its live crisis simulation, citing heavy reporting demands and unrealistic scenarios.
Warren Probes Federal Reserve Data Outage and Banking Agency Workforce Cuts
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers about a 48-hour Federal Reserve data outage and the effect of deep staffing cuts on bank oversight.
Liberty Specialty Markets Adds Free Security Consultations for Political Risk Clients
Liberty Specialty Markets is offering eligible political risk policyholders a complimentary advisory session with London-based Blackthorn Risk Group.
California Heat Wave to Push Electricity Demand Higher Through Thursday
A short but sharp California heat wave is driving electricity demand higher through Thursday, with warm nights and humidity limiting natural cooling relief.
August Jobs Report Blows Past Forecasts, Fed Rate Hike in Play
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double forecasts. The surprise number puts a Federal Reserve rate hike back on the table.
EEOC Sues Family Dollar Over Firing of Pregnant Employee
Family Dollar fired a pregnant employee on New Year's Eve after she requested time off for urgent medical issues. The EEOC says the termination violated federal