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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. Did you know that up to 90% of dogs over age 3 develop periodontal disease, yet most pet insurance plans won’t pay a dime to treat it? What starts as mild gum inflammation can quickly escalate into severe infections, allowing bacteria to invade the bloodstream and attack the heart, liver, and kidneys. By the time symptoms become obvious, your pet could be in serious pain, and treatment may involve costly extractions or even life-threatening complications. Not all pet insurance…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Unexpected vet bills can be a pet owner’s worst nightmare. With the rising costs of pet healthcare, choosing the right insurance is more crucial than ever. Dive into our comprehensive guide to discover the top pet insurance providers of 2026 and ensure your furry friend is protected. Best Pet Insurance Companies Of 2026 Key Takeaways Here’s what you need to know at a glance: Best Pet Insurance Winners Pets Best topped the list in our research, but the “best”…

Travis Hirschi Kristin Miller XPT Specialty hired Travis Hirschi as a producer and branch manager and Kristin Miller as an underwriter in its Salt Lake City, Utah, office. Hirschi and Miller will work with retail agents to support hard-to-place and non-standard commercial risks across a range of industries and coverages. Hirschi has more than 20 years of insurance experience on the retail and wholesale sides of the market. He spent his first several years as a retail agent and agency owner before transitioning to the wholesale E&S space. Hirschi previously served as regional director for Scottish American/Novatae Risk Group, where…

Abilene builder Gene Lantrip is on the front lines of Texas’ population boom, but a new force is making it harder to finish construction on homes. Data centers are poaching the electricians he needs to install light switches and wiring that power his duplexes. The state has added more than 2.6 million residents since 2020, bringing in a steady surge of workers and families who need homes. But Texas doesn’t have enough electricians to meet the demands of two competing priorities: building the housing to meet the needs of a growing state and becoming a global leader in AI. The…

Jet fuel exports from Asia to California are at the lowest point in at least a decade, adding another pressure point to a burgeoning air travel crunch on the West Coast stemming from the war on Iran. With two days left in April 2026, only one confirmed cargo of jet fuel has departed Asia for California, according to energy analytics firm Vortexa Ltd. The Jag Parth, carrying 210,000 barrels of jet fuel, departed South Korea on April 19 and is expected to arrive in the Los Angeles area on May 8. Related: Trump Says Iran Wants Hormuz Open in Tussle…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Lemonade hit the pet insurance market in July 2020 with a unique artificial intelligence (AI)-driven claims process and four solid years of providing reputable homeowners’ and renters’ insurance. For pet insurance, they offer affordable premiums, customizable policies, a wellness plan add-on, and a fast claims process they handle through their smartphone app. But does Lemonade provide all the coverage you’ll need for your pet? And how do they stack up against their competitors? Lemonade Pet Insurance Review Summary Lemonade’s…

New Jersey’s insurance and banking regulators on Tuesday defended their push for a roughly 18% hike in their budget for the next fiscal year, a request that comes even as Gov. Mikie Sherrill has said she is seeking to close a budget gap. The state Department of Banking and Insurance wants $80.8 million in the coming budget year, much of which would go to overcome what it called a 25% staff deficit. Officials with the department said they need to hire at least 94 additional employees, upgrade technology, and shift more work to outside consultants to effectively regulate banking and…

Fast-moving storms pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain Monday, flooding streets, stranding commuters and downing many trees, including one in western Michigan that landed on a man and killed him. More than 56 million people in the Midwest and parts of the South were at risk of severe storms, with tornado warnings posted in southeastern Missouri, southern Illinois and northern Arkansas, the National Weather Service said. A thunderstorm that whipped through Kent County, Michigan, with powerful winds caused a tree to fall and kill a 39-year-old man who had been outside with friends, the…

Ascendri Insurance Services, a new managing general agency, has launched to address high-value risks in catastrophe-exposed markets. Starting in California, Ascendri will provide excess & surplus homeowners coverage for homes with insured values up to $10 million, targeting a segment where it says coverage has become increasingly limited. The new MGA has plans to expand to additional states in 2027. Ascendri, combining human underwriting with technology, underwrites solely on behalf of rated carriers and distributes products through licensed agents and wholesalers, including Acrisure and Wholesure. Acrisure enabled the launch. It and Vave, which Acrisure recently acquired, have underwriting authority. Denese…

Air traffic controller staffing at LaGuardia airport on the night an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck may have violated the facility’s procedures by combining roles before midnight, according to a document seen by Reuters. The crash at the New York airport at about 11:37 p.m. ET on March 22, which killed both pilots, has revived concerns over U.S. air traffic control staffing shortages and the workload of controllers across the country. Staffing shortages, including at the supervisor level, are placing controllers into combined roles handling local air and ground traffic more often, according to several air traffic…