Allegheny County's Paid Parental Leave Mandate Puts Employers on Notice
Allegheny County passed a sweeping parental leave mandate requiring employers to fund 12 weeks of full pay. Democratic election gains may push similar laws nati
Health Insurance
Arch Insurance to Acquire Premier Dealer Services
Arch Insurance North America will acquire Premier Dealer Services, expanding its automotive F&I business. Terms were not disclosed; closing is expected by end o
Ethos and Liberty Mutual Expand Life Insurance Partnership
Ethos and Liberty Mutual have expanded their partnership, making life insurance available online and via call centers, with bundled savings for eligible custome
Legacy Marketing Group and Malibu Life Launch Two Indexed Annuities
Legacy Marketing Group and Malibu Life have launched two fixed indexed annuities, PillarMark and SpireMark, issued by TruSpire Retirement Insurance Company.
Ohio Mutual Names Brenton Kratzer AVP of Internal Audit
Ohio Mutual has appointed Brenton Kratzer as AVP of internal audit, succeeding Kristy Kinley, who retires in December.
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.
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.