A corroded pipeline that ruptured and spilled 350,000 gallons (1.6 million liters) of diesel fuel into a New Orleans-area wetland did not have a fully functioning leak detection system at the time, according to federal records, which also show the …
The man who served as the director of insurance for the Consumer Federation of America for nearly three decades is retiring. The official statement from the CFA describes J. Robert “Bob” Hunter as the “father of insurance consumer advocacy” in …
The Florida property insurance market is showing more signs of trouble, with one of the state’s largest carriers deciding to stop writing new homeowner business in the state — while also asking for a rate increase on some policies. United …
Many in the insurance industry may think of the Federal Home Loan Bank as an agency that facilitates affordable mortgages for homes. The system, founded in the waning days of the Herbert Hoover administration to support community investment, is that. …
Assemblyman Marc Levine, D-Marin County, introduced legislation to require mandatory issuance of homeowners’ insurance and establish a grant program to harden residential properties in areas prone to wildfires. Assembly Bill 1755 would require an insurance provider licensed in the state …
A new auto insurer is turning the tables on car manufacturers that offer insurance with their roadside and emergency services by including these accident services with its auto insurance policy. Austin, Texas-based Sensa is calling itself the “first proactive insurance …
The Monroe, Washington, School District offered a $34 million settlement to students and parents exposed to toxic chemicals on a public school campus. The district proposed the settlement in November under court seal, preventing the public from seeing the offer, …
Insurance agency personnel on average made more money in 2021 but satisfaction with compensation overall declined despite higher salaries and total compensation. Satisfaction with compensation dropped slightly across the board, according to the 2022 Agency Salary Survey, published annually by …
Three Washington businesses were fined after workers housed in Thurston County hotels and employed at a Lewis County distribution center got sick with COVID-19, and then walked to the hospital for help and feared they could lose their jobs if …
The recruiting climate has undergone numerous shifts in just two years. From nearing a complete halt in early 2020 to the Great Reshuffle we’re now experiencing, insurance organizations have had to adjust how they approach recruiting to stay competitive. Now, …
