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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,…

The war in Iran is fueling a resurgence in maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia, according to a European Union naval force patrolling the region. There have been at least three confirmed hijackings in the past week alone, with pirates boarding two cargo vessels and a tanker, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The attacks occurred in Eyl, Mareeyo and Garacad in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region, which was a pirate haven in the late 2000s. The increase is due to instability in the region — initially linked to Houthis attacks and now the crisis in the Strait of…

Japan and Korea insurers have shown unprecedented demand for M&As and strategic investments overseas in the past few years, targeting opportunities in both developed and emerging markets. While insurers from these two Asian economies have nuanced appetites and different capital capacity for offshore expansions, Fitch Ratings expects a strong M&A pipeline in the coming years by these major insurers, which would provide an overall credit boost for the sector. From Domestic Growth to International Growth Japan and Korea insurers entered the overseas M&A cycle at different times while facing a common hurdle. While they have long enjoyed a large domestic…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Pets Best and Healthy Paws are two of the most popular pet insurance providers, but which one is best for your furry friend? Pets Best offers customizable plans and fewer exclusions, giving you the flexibility to find coverage that fits your budget and needs. Meanwhile, Healthy Paws sets itself apart with a short waiting period for cruciate ligament injuries and coverage for massage therapy—perks not often seen in other policies. Curious about which provider is the better fit? Dive…

Aon executive Lynn Jekkals honored for her industry, philanthropic contributions CHICAGO—April 27, 2026—The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, held its Midwest Division Gala on April 23 in Chicago in celebration of the insurance industry’s philanthropic impact. With a theme of “Deep Roots, Lasting Impact,” the event was designed to recognize more than $640,000 in IICF Community Grants awarded to benefit and better lives in the communities served by the IICF Midwest Division as well as to mark the division’s 15th anniversary as a driving force for philanthropy and volunteerism…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision last month to let the British military board ships of Russia’s so‑called “shadow fleet” has had no clear impact on the number passing through UK waters, a Reuters analysis shows. In the month after Starmer’s March 25 threat, at least 98 Russian vessels subject to UK sanctions transited its waters, about the same as each of the last three months. There has been no announcement of any boarding or detention of the ships, which typically have an opaque ownership structure and can transport oil, grains and arms, often in support of Russia’s war in Ukraine.…