Insurance

Parametric wildfire insurance could revolutionize disaster recovery

Disasters such as wildfires are becoming increasingly frequent occurrences, leaving homeowners scrambling for ways to proactively protect themselves and recover financially. Traditional insurance m...

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Classical AI vs. LLMs for Decision-Maker Alignment in Health Insurance Choices

arXiv:2510.06093v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: As algorithmic decision-makers are increasingly applied to high-stakes domains, AI alignment research has evolved from a focus on universal value a...

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TEXANS COULD LOSE FLOOD INSURANCE IF CONGRESS DOESN'T PASS A SPENDING DEAL. HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW

The following information was released by the office of Texas Rep. Lizzie Fletcher: As Congress negotiates a short-term deal to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown on Oct. 1, homeown...

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LAWMAKERS RELAUNCH BIPARTISAN FLOOD RESILIENCE CAUCUS

The following information was released by the office of Texas Rep. Lizzie Fletcher: Lawmakers said the relaunch was in response to the deadly Texas floods in July and will focus on strengthening...

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Third session in Coconino County's wildfire insurance series brings cautious optimism

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors hosted its third discussion in the "Wildfire Insurance Crisis" series on Tuesday, Sept. 30, and the two-hour conversation provided some clarity into how fut...

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Insurance laws will protect us from AI decision making, experts tell panel

Insurance companies will always be held responsible for any decisions made with help from artificial intelligence even as the technology becomes more widely adopted and may someday be used to pay c...

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Cheating wife & ex-Marine lover ‘plotted to kill soldier husband by poisoning his gravy to cash in on life insurance’

A CHEATING wife recruited her ex-Royal Marine lover to murder her soldier husband and cash in his life ins...

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NEXT Insurance Unveils NEXT Pro+, Providing Broader Coverage and Smarter Pricing for Professional Services Businesses and Agents

NEXT Pro+ delivers higher limits, smarter pricing and faster quoting for 30+ professional services professions. PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NEXT Insurance, a leading digital insurte...

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Best’s Market Segment Report: US Workers’ Compensation Segment Continues With Strong Profits Despite Pricing Cuts

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The U.S. workers’ compensation line of coverage remains a key driver of the profitability of the property/casualty insurance, although economic uncertainty could ...

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Principal Financial Group®: Improving Operational Environmental Performance

Originally published in Principal Financial Group 2024 Sustainability Report Improving operational environmental performance We remain committed to integrating responsible energy, water, and wa...

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10 surprising facts about general liability insurance for small business owners

10 surprising facts about general liability insurance for small business owners General liability insurance can help protect your business. But too many business owners aren't aware of its full sc...

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Calif. wildfire crisis sparks push for public insurance model

As wildfires continue to drive up homeowners' insurance premiums and prompt policy cancellations in California, a new piece of legislation intended to help is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature...

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Why are independent insurance agents so dissastisfied? A J.D. Power expert explains

Craig Martin “Whether it’s conscious or subconscious, when agents don’t feel valued, they will look to take their business elsewhere.” Craig Martin, executive director of insurance intelligence a...

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Dave Ramsey warns Americans on critical Medicare problem

As Americans near retirement age and begin to prepare for the lifestyle change with a strong sense of urgency, many are focused on two essential goals that often rise above others.One involves the ...

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A death in the family forced me to cancel my trip. Why won't my travel insurance pay up?

I bought travel insurance from Tin Leg for a scheduled REI tour to Utah. When a family tragedy struck and my husband's father passed away, I canceled our entire trip and all related reservations. I...

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Health insurers make a major move older Americans won’t like

Having to pay for health insurance is like death, taxes, and an occasional visit to the DMV: unavoidable.In the U.S., most people get their health insurance via their employer, but if you’re self-e...

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How can I afford to pay my rising property taxes, home insurance?

By Maurie Backman Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Q: I’m 65 andmy property taxes and insurance keep going up. Howcan I afford my house in five years? A: Homeowners are often advised to try to pay of...

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Map: See where California FAIR Plan seeks home insurance rate hikes

The FAIR Plan, California’s last-resort insurance program for homeowners needing fire coverage, is seeking approval for steep rate hikes averaging 35.8%, though some policyholders could actually se...

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Florida flood insurance paused amid government shutdown

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) - The finger-pointing continues on Capitol Hill as Republicans and Democrats struggle to sort out the government shutdown, with healthcare and hurricanes top of mind for Fl...

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Tech innovation is changing the shape of the insurance industry

Change in the insurance business is moving ahead faster than ever. Insurers are embracing new technologies and processes, and as they do so, they’re changing the shape of the industry. Several new ...

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California FAIR Plan asks state for major increase for home insurance coverage

The California FAIR Plan, the state’s backup insurance provider, is asking to raise its coverage rates by an average of 35.8%. That’s according to a recent filing with the Department of Insurance ...

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