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GEICO leadership said this week that the company is working with Florida policyholders after a snafu inadvertently alerted people that their driver licenses had been suspended. The auto and property insurance company did not reveal details about what happened, only that a “reporting issue” sent erroneous information to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles department. The notices indicated that numerous drivers’ policies had been canceled, the department explained on its website. The error affected drivers whose policies were renewed between Jan. 1 and April 13. A number of policyholders received notices that their licenses had been suspended due to…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Trupanion and Healthy Paws Pet Insurance consistently rank among the best pet insurance companies, thanks to their robust coverage options and fast, efficient claims processing. While both providers have unique perks that pet parents love, they also have key differences that set them apart. In this detailed comparison, I’ll guide you through what each insurer offers, helping you decide which one is the perfect match for your pet’s needs. *A.M. Best and Demotech report the financial stability of underwriters.…

Industry executives who described insurance and reinsurance markets as “rational” in the not-so-distant past are now using words like “dumb” and “bizarre” to characterize soft-market competitor moves happening faster than expected, and in unusual places. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chief executive officer and president of W.R. Berkley Corporation, began his opening remarks on a first-quarter earnings call last week by highlighting “a notable shift in the appetite of the standard market” over the past 90 days. In particular, national carriers seem to be broadening their appetite, he said, juxtaposing this observation against remarks he made in recent prior quarters about…

A workers’ compensation claim has turned into accusations that the billionaire frontrunner in the Georgia governor’s race, a health care executive who has vowed to deport more immigrants, hired illegal immigrants to work on his property. Republican Rick Jackson, founder of a health care staffing firm, failed to check the citizenship status of people working on his mansion in Georgia, according to court records obtained by the New York Post. The revelations came to light after one long-time laborer claimed he was injured while working on Jackson’s estate, the Post, The Hill, and AOL.com reported. The Georgia Board of Workers’…

The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday adopted new regulations for autonomous vehicles, allowing manufacturers to test and deploy heavy-duty driverless vehicle technology on the state’s roads. Related: Tesla Avoids California Sales Halt Over Autopilot Marketing The new regulations also expand safety and oversight requirements for all classes of autonomous vehicles, the California DMV said in a statement. Here are a few details: The move lifts the ban on operating autonomous vehicles weighing over 10,001 pounds, opening California to autonomous freight operations. However, vehicles will still be required to stop at patrol stations and comply with state and federal…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. You may’ve seen a Trupanion poster in your vet’s office but heard about Fetch from your neighbor. Both insurers are among the best pet insurance companies, offering extensive coverage. My comparison shows where these two companies differ and which one may be better suited for you. *A.M. Best and Demotech report the financial stability of underwriters. Ratings range from A++ (superior) to D (poor) for A.M. Best and A” (A double prime, unsurpassed) to L (licensed).**$25 in Washington; $0…

Newport Specialty Partners, a new specialty insurance platform backed by Lovell Minnick Partners, announced that it has acquired Complex Coverage, Inc. (CCI), a managing general agency focused on homeowners and personal lines coverage in New York. The transaction is Newport’s first platform acquisition, which the company said establishes a foundation for its strategy of building a diversified MGA and specialty insurance distribution platform. Founded in 1997 by Mike Mahoney, CCI is headquartered in Huntington, New York. The company administers insurance programs in homeowners, dwelling fire, builder’s risk, boat, umbrella, flood, and related personal lines coverages through partnerships with insurance carriers.…

An appeals court has reversed an $8.2 million defamation verdict awarded to Alabama politician Roy Moore, who sued a super PAC over a 2017 political ad detailing misconduct accusations against him. The panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Moore failed to prove the organization acted with malice, one of the legal standards for cases involving public figures. The three-judge panel vacated the defamation verdict and ordered the trial judge to enter a summary judgment in favor of Senate Majority PAC. Moore, a former Republican judge known for his hardline stances opposing same-sex marriage and supporting…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Pet insurance sounds great, until you’re knee-deep in fine print, trying to figure out if your dog’s ear infection is “eligible” or “excluded.” Nationwide, one of the biggest names in the insurance world, also covers pets, but is that a blessing or just more bureaucracy wrapped in cute paw prints? This review pulls no punches. We’ll break down what’s actually covered, what you’ll pay, and whether their infamous benefit schedule makes sense, or just makes things more complicated. Because…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Fetch and Pets Best are two of the best pet insurance companies, offering excellent coverage, competitive prices, and easy claim repayments. So how do you choose between the two? As always, be sure to get your own quote to get an idea of what each will cost you. Additionally, consider the criteria we include in this comparison. Policy Coverage Policy Coverage TIE The table below shows specifically what Fetch and Pets Best cover. Both companies cover emergency care, surgery and hospitalization,…