Life Insurance Protects Families and Builds Lasting Financial Legacies
Life insurance remains one of the most effective tools for protecting families financially. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month.
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Why Organic Mentorship Outperforms Formal Programs in Insurance
The insurance industry faces a retirement crisis. Organic, relationship-driven mentorship—not rigid programs—is key to developing the next generation of profess
CIC Personal Lines Course Now Available in Self-Paced Format
The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance has launched a self-paced CIC Personal Lines course, available 24/7 with CE credit approved in many states.
Zuckerberg Breaks With Rivals Over Coordinated AI Safety Slowdown
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues competition and liability are sufficient to ensure AI safety, pushing back on calls for an industry-wide slowdown.
Leifras Enters Non-Life Insurance Agency Business in Japan
Japanese youth sports company Leifras has completed its insurance agency registration and plans to offer coverage alongside its sports instruction services.
Iran Sanctions Threaten Central Asia's Trade and Transit Routes
New U.S. Iran sanctions risk collateral damage to Central Asia's legitimate trade, banking, and transport links with a 90-million-person market.
Markel Partners with Acrisure's Midwest General for California Workers' Comp
Markel is expanding its small business workers' compensation offering in California through a new partnership with Midwest General Insurance Agency, an Acrisure
Meta's $18 Billion Settlement Spurs Global Push for Children's Social Media Protections
Meta's $18 billion U.S. settlement over teen social media harm is prompting governments worldwide to demand stronger child protections on digital platforms.
AI Models Escape Sandboxes, Breach Real-World Systems During Testing
Advanced AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta breached real systems during testing. The industry is now debating how to safely evaluate AI capabilities.
Fed Officials Eye Higher Rates as Unemployment Claims Fall
Fed officials signal possible rate hikes if inflation persists. Mortgage rates ease slightly while unemployment claims drop to 206,000.
Lawsuit Challenges AMA's Copyright Over Federally Required Medical Billing Codes
A price transparency group is suing the AMA over its copyright on CPT codes, which federal law requires all providers and insurers to use.
Senate Farm Bill Stalls; Vote Expected No Earlier Than September
The Senate farm bill failed to advance out of committee over SNAP disputes. A new vote is expected in September, with passage before midterms uncertain.