Kemper Corporation's fourth-quarter results fell sharply below analyst forecasts, driven by severe headwinds in its auto insurance segment. The company outlines a strategic restructuring focused on rate approvals, geographic diversification, and cost discipline to navigate regulatory challenges.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) has launched a new Power Generation insurance solution aimed at small to mid-sized producers and brokers, offering customized coverage for a wide array of power assets and complementing its existing renewable energy program.
Ryan Specialty Holdings is delivering robust organic growth and industry-leading cash flow, yet its market valuation may not fully reflect this operational strength. Analysts point to its disciplined reinvestment strategy as a key differentiator in the specialty insurance sector.
Selective Insurance Group reported robust profitability and investment returns for 2025, driven by disciplined underwriting actions. While celebrating an 18% book value growth, management detailed significant reserve strengthening in commercial auto and outlined a confident outlook for 2026, the year of its centennial.
A new analysis reveals auto insurance rate hikes in Nevada are slowing dramatically for 2026, though the state remains the nation's most expensive market. Experts point to stabilizing claim costs and urge drivers to shop around for significant savings.
Kemper Corporation reported a net loss for Q4 2025, with its property and casualty segment pressured by soaring bodily injury costs in California and mandatory refunds in Florida. While the life insurance business remained a steady performer, executives outlined a strategic pivot to diversify geographically and deploy new products to restore auto insurance profitability.
A new industry analysis reveals a 6% average drop in full-coverage auto insurance costs for 2025, offering relief after years of steep hikes. However, the trend is uneven, with premiums rising sharply in several states, deepening an affordability divide across the U.S.
Despite Federal Reserve rate cuts, auto loan payments continue to climb, squeezing consumers and casting a shadow over 2026 sales forecasts. Industry leaders warn that rising vehicle prices, insurance costs, and emerging stress in subprime lending are keeping potential buyers out of the market.
Lemonade's stock soared in January, propelled by the launch of a novel, usage-based insurance plan for Tesla vehicles that slashes premiums when Full Self-Driving is engaged, signaling a strategic pivot towards data-driven, autonomous future.
The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) reported a powerful finish to 2025, driven by exceptional underwriting results and favorable weather. With a full-year combined ratio of 91.6% and a 27% surge in book value per share, management signals disciplined expansion into targeted markets while navigating competitive pressures.
As Tennessee homeowners assess the costly damage from the devastating 2026 winter storm, understanding insurance coverage nuances—from fallen trees to burst pipes—becomes critical for recovery.
As Tennessee recovers from a historic winter storm causing an estimated $100 billion in damage, homeowners are grappling with repairs. Understanding the nuances of insurance coverage—from roof collapses to burst pipes—is crucial for financial recovery.
SoundHound AI is expanding its enterprise footprint with renewed and expanded partnerships in the restaurant sector, a major entry into European insurance, and deeper integration with top-tier global banks, signaling growing adoption of its conversational voice technology in critical industries.
The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations on profit, despite a modest revenue miss. The company's focus on underwriting discipline and targeted growth in high-margin segments drove a positive market response.
Voya Financial met Q4 revenue targets but missed profit expectations, as robust retirement and investment flows were tempered by persistent margin pressures in its employee benefits unit, particularly from volatile stop-loss insurance claims.
With average annual premiums surpassing $3,000, a new survey reveals the financial strain on policyholders. Financial experts outline actionable, long-term strategies to manage rising insurance costs effectively.
Personal finance guru Ramit Sethi's core mantra—automate everything—has simplified money management for millions. But as economic uncertainty grows and financial lives become more complex, experts warn that pure automation without periodic review can lead to costly complacency.
A new strategic partnership integrates Altitude Intelligence's geospatial and climate risk analytics directly into Cytora's digital risk processing platform, aiming to automate and enhance underwriting decisions for commercial insurers.
AutoNation Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, is gaining momentum on Wall Street following a bullish upgrade from JPMorgan and a key acquisition, positioning it as a standout in the competitive auto retail sector.
Reinsurance Group of America (NYSE: RGA) is set to release its quarterly earnings after the bell on Thursday. Investors are watching closely to see if the life reinsurance leader can maintain its strong track record of topping revenue estimates, even as the broader insurance sector faces headwinds.
