The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.

The Q2 2024 Ivans Index reveals an overall increase in premium renewal rates for major commercial insurance lines, with Workers’ Compensation as the exception, showing a year-over-year decrease.

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was involved in a rollover crash on the Tri-State Tollway near Oak Brook, Illinois, resulting in no injuries. The accident caused a lane closure but all involved are safe.

Adjusters in the insurance industry, particularly those working in property claims, are expressing significant frustration and burnout due to overwhelming workloads and unrealistic expectations.

Auto theft in Canada has decreased by 17% in the first half of 2024, thanks to increased border patrols, police collaboration, and government actions, a report finds.

Significant losses in private passenger auto and homeowners segments drive continued unprofitability for the US property/casualty insurance sector.

An insurance adjuster uses a debtor’s own words to return a wrecked truck to his driveway, forcing the claimant to finally cooperate.

Volkswagen and Toyota have issued recalls affecting over 400,000 SUVs due to air-bag issues, advising owners to limit certain vehicle uses until repairs are made.

Many drivers are unaware that auto insurance companies may be receiving their driving data from commonly used apps, even if they haven’t signed up for usage-based insurance programs.

A majority of U.S. drivers support technology that alerts or limits speed, according to an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety survey, suggesting a shift toward safer driving practices.

With U.S. auto insurance rates surging by 11.2% over the past year, customer trust emerges as a key factor in maintaining satisfaction, according to J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Auto Insurance Study.

The U.S. personal insurance sector is set for improved performance in 2024, with the auto segment showing signs of recovery while homeowners’ insurance continues to grapple with volatility from natural catastrophes and rising costs.

Q1 2024 sees a significant rise in EV repairable claims and total loss frequency in the US and Canada, highlighting trends in EV repair costs and adoption.

Rhode Island’s new law, effective January 2025, prevents auto insurers from charging widows and widowers higher rates, treating them the same as married policyholders.

Higher accident rates and steeper repair costs for EVs are creating challenges for insurers trying to maintain underwriting profitability in this burgeoning market, according to a new report from the Swiss Re Institute.