Insurance News
Facebook Privacy Controversy Could Hinder Insurers’ Data Use
(4/19/2018) With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg answering lawmakers’ questions about privacy violations, insurers are watching closely to see how the outcome affects their ... full story
Some Drivers Ignore Risks of Distraction
(4/19/2018) The 2018 Travelers Risk Index finds that even as most drivers know about the dangers of distracted driving, about 25 percent will answer a call or text while dr... full story
NAIC Unveils Distracted Driving Awareness Campaign
(4/19/2018) April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced the launch of Keep the Road Code, a new campaign ... full story
Would You Rather Be Hit by a Taxi or an Uber?
(4/19/2018) When asked about whether a Uber driver or a taxi driver would have more insurance coverage to handle a person’s medical bills in case of a car crash, Washingt... full story
Nationwide Will Fully Shift to Independent Agent Model
(4/17/2018) As part of ongoing efforts to give agents the flexibility they need to grow and thrive, Nationwide is announcing its intention to shift entirely to an independe... full story
Liability Insurance for Dog Owners
(4/17/2018) Liability claims for dog-related injuries have been on the rise in recent years, with an estimated 18,522 incidents in 2017, up 9.5 percent from 2003, according... full story
Sandy Victims Get Extension for Flood Work
(4/17/2018) The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced a three-year extension for Hurricane Sandy victims to use grant funds for flood mitigation projects... full story
Some Hurricane Names Banished
(4/17/2018) The World Meteorological Organization’s international committee of meteorologists officially retired the names of the four most destructive 2017 storms — Ha... full story
NFIP CEO Resigns to Head IBHS
(4/10/2018) On April 25, Roy E. Wright, deputy associate administrator of the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration within the Federal Emergency Management Agency... full story
PIA Federal Legislative Summit April 24-25
(4/10/2018) PIA members will converge on Washington, D.C. April 24-25 for the 2018 PIA Federal Legislative Summit (FLS). full story
Calm Before the Storm: Flood Insurance
(4/10/2018) The Tampa Bay Times recently looked at the current status of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). full story
Early Forecasts for 2018 Hurricane Season
(4/10/2018) Dr. Philip Klotzbach of Colorado State University (CSU), a non-resident scholar for the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), has issued an early 2018 hurri... full story
California Premium Volume: $332 Billion
(4/10/2018) California’s annual insurance premium volume has increased to $332 billion. full story
How to Prevent Distracted Driving
(4/10/2018) Operating a vehicle is the most dangerous and potentially deadly activity we do every day. full story
Doak Named to Antifraud Coalition
(4/10/2018) Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak has been named to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud’s executive committee. full story
Five Smart Reasons to Work with The Hartford for Flood
(4/10/2018) PIA’s national flood partner, The Hartford, is here to stay. full story
Walmart in Talks to Acquire Humana
(4/03/2018) Walmart is in preliminary talks to potentially acquire insurer Humana full story
2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season: One for the Record Books
(4/03/2018) Last year’s Atlantic hurricane season was the most active season in 167 years in terms of accumulated cyclone energy. full story
NFIP Extension Until July 31
(4/03/2018) The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has been extended until July 31, 2018 full story
National Flood Conference Slated June 10-13
(4/03/2018) The National Flood Conference is slated for June 10-13, 2018 in Washington, D.C. full story