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17 States Where Mortgage Debt Hits the Average Household Hardest
2+ day, 24+ min ago (243+ words) Think your mortgage is bad? There are 17 U.S. states where the mortgage debt per household is more than $100,000, according to a new MoneyLion study. Additional key findings reveal there are 29 states, or more than half of America, where mortgage debt has…...
Life insurance purchase journey sees 1 in 4 drop off
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (227+ words) Consumers increasingly expect advisors to understand their circumstances and experiences. Half of respondents say they prefer working with advisors who share similar demographic characteristics, believing they are better equipped to relate to their needs and life situations. However, fewer than…...
As insurance affordability becomes a 2026 election issue, agents must deal with the fallout
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (701+ words) Insurance availability is surfacing in state races ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as homeowners confront premiums, non-renewals and coverage restrictions that increasingly affect where they can afford to live. The pressure extends beyond the most catastrophe-exposed communities. The Federal Reserve's…...
Interest-rate-sensitive insurers in demand ahead of ECB rate decision
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (195+ words) Published on 09/10/2026 at 05:57 am EDT FRANKFURT/PARIS (dpa-AFX) - In a market environment shaped by caution, insurers were among the winners on the European stock market on Thursday. The sector index, which had recently lagged somewhat, rose 0.3 percent. Among the best…...
States Where Mortgage Debt Hits an Average Household Hardest
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (256+ words) Think your mortgage is bad? There are 17 U.S. states where the mortgage debt per household is more than $100,000, according to a new MoneyLion study. Additional key findings reveal there are 29 states, or more than half of America, where mortgage debt has…...
Catastrophe bond market coupon falls 4.5% in August, now 13% lower than a year ago: Plenum
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (491+ words) The trend has accelerated further through August, with the overall coupon across the catastrophe bond market falling by around 4.5% by August 28th, to sit at just under 8.9%. It’s worth noting this is still a historically attractive level of returns, which we…...
New Insurance Affordability Index Lists Repair Costs Among Drivers of Premium Pressure
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (310+ words) New index lists repair cost trends among several factors Triple-I says contribute to premium pressure, a data point relevant to shops navigating cost conversations with insurers. A new data tool from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) lists vehicle repair cost…...
Clients rarely see the full expert report insurers use to decide coverage, Aon claims director says
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (449+ words) A related and thornier issue, Rosenbaum said, is what happens once an expert's report is actually finished. Insurers rely on those reports to determine a coverage position, but clients are typically shown only the portions the insurer chooses to share,…...
3 Insurers to Watch as Competition in Personal Auto Intensifies
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (337+ words) The Globe and Mail 3 Insurers to Watch as Competition in Personal Auto Intensifies The U.S. insurance industry is entering a transition phase. The extraordinary earnings tailwinds from higher pricing, favorable reserve development and strong investment income are beginning to fade, while…...
Home insurance remains an afterthought for many brokers
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (655+ words) General insurance is still being treated as an afterthought rather than a core part of financial advice, despite growing focus on customer outcomes and ongoing concerns about underinsurance, according to Mark Chappell (pictured), head of intermediary at Ceta Insurance. The…...