A short-lived heat wave will send temperatures soaring across California and the U.S. West through the weekend, elevating power demand and raising the risk of health impacts.   At least 26 daily records may be broken or tied across the West on Friday and Saturday, with temperatures forecast to reach 102F (39C) in California’s capital […]

Liberty Mutual reported that it has reached a settlement with Travelers Insurance in a case involving a construction firm being sued by a man who was injured when he fell down an elevator shaft on a construction site. Liberty Mutual filed notice in federal court for Connecticut on May 28 advising that the settlement should […]

Legislative reforms support Universal’s 2025-2026 reinsurance strategy   Legal stability boosts insurer confidence in catastrophe protection renewals Universal Insurance Holdings announced the completion of the 2025-2026 reinsurance program for its insurance subsidiaries, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC) and American Platinum Property and Casualty Insurance Company (APPCIC), effective June 1.   UPCIC and APPCIC […]

A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine, Jon, shared a story with me. Her father passed away during her college years unexpectedly. It’s one of those phases in life that hits you out of nowhere and blindsides you. In her anguish, she realized that she was sitting as a kitchen table with bills, […]

Picture this: You’ve worked tirelessly your entire life to build a family, establish a home, and foster a burgeoning future. Making sacrifices, celebrating birthdays, winning long night battles, and giving your loved ones the best life possible are some of the things you’ve done throughout your life. Now ask yourself, if something were to happen […]

1. Learn About the Categories of Life Insurance Policies Available It is helpful to understand that not all life insurance policies are the same. The major categories of life insurance policies include Term Life Insurance and Permanent Life Insurance. Of all the types, Term Life Insurance is the simplest. It provides coverage for a specific […]