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Amid intense consolidation, continued technological advances, and changing macroeconomic conditions, Harrison Brooks believes that privately held brokers are more valuable than ever–if they’re doing the right things and growing their business in the right ways. During a recent InsurBanc webinar, Brooks, partner at Reagan Consulting Inc., said that in a softening rate environment with pressure against them, brokers must find ways to organically grow their business. Harrison Brooks “If you’re going to remain privately held and continue to compete, you have to lean in on the technology side,” Brooks said. “You have to be thinking about the tools that are…

Dozens of wind projects in Texas are in limbo after the U.S. Department of Defense paused issuing routine federal permits citing national security concerns, a move that experts say expands the Trump administration’s crusade against wind energy. According to data collected by the American Clean Power Association, 54 Texas wind projects are waiting for the department to review development plans to ensure that turbines don’t interfere with military operations. It’s part of a broader nationwide logjam that has ensnared 165 onshore wind projects, a figure first reported by the Financial Times. Federal law requires any structure 200 feet or taller…

An investigation began Friday into what caused a small plane to crash into a house in northeast Ohio and explode into flames, killing both pilots aboard. The National Transportation Safety Board was leading the review in Akron, alongside the Federal Aviation Administration and Ohio State Highway Patrol, officials said. The white and blue Piper PA-28-180, commonly known as the Cherokee, took off from Akron Fulton Airport for a training flight at around 2 p.m. on Thursday, according to Aaron McCarter, an NTSB aviation accident investigator. The two people on board — a certified flight instructor and the aircraft’s pilot-owner —…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Yorkshire Terriers have been a breed favorite in American households for decades. However, they are predisposed to many expensive health issues, including dental disease, intervertebral disc disease, patella luxation, and more. These conditions can cause worry for your Yorkie’s well-being but can also lead to significant financial burdens. Pet insurance can relieve some of these concerns by covering a portion of the vet bills. I specialize in helping pet parents like you find the perfect insurance for your cherished…

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a $108 million settlement with Monsanto Company (PDF), the major manufacturer of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and affiliated companies Solutia Inc. and Pharmacia LLC to address harms from PCB contamination in the State of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will jointly oversee the use of funds to remediate PCB-contaminated property and resources and restore natural resources adversely impacted by contamination. Under the agreement, Monsanto will pay an initial $32 million in June 2026 and another $32 million by March 2027.…

Over the past month, two insurers and two brokers announced acquisitions in India and Europe. Details of these deals follow. Vienna Insurance Group Completes Purchase of Germany’s Nuernberger Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has completed its acquisition of Nuernberger Beteiligungs AG for 1.38 billion euros ($1.6 billion), in VIG’s largest-ever transaction. The deal was first announced in October 2025. “We are delighted that we managed to obtain the approvals faster than expected. We will contribute VIG’s expertise to the strategic direction of Nuernberger and position it as a leading provider of biometric solutions also within our group,” commented Hartwig Loeger, CEO…

California-headquartered Inszone Insurance Services has continued its hot streak of acquisitions with the purchase of Coastal Insurance Services in Florida and affiliated Optimal Insurance Solutions. The acquisition marks Inszone’s first step into the Florida market, the company said in a news release. Coastal Insurance was founded in 2008 by Rolando Gonzalez. He later established Optimal Insurance in Illinois, and the two agencies were combined in 2024. The agencies’ teams are likely to remain in place under the Inszone ownership, the companies said. Inszone, founded in 2002, led the country with 17 merger and acquisition deals in the first quarter of…

Hint, a self-described “home management platform,” has launched with a $10 million seed round of funding and the original influencer of all things having to do with the home living. Well-known multimedia mogul and businesswoman Martha Stewart has co-founded Hint with home services veteran Yih-Han Ma, who is the CEO, and artificial intelligence entrepreneur Kyle Rush, Hint’s chief technology officer. Hint co-founders Kyle Rush, Martha Stewart, and Yih-Han Ma According to the announcement last week, Hint will be an “AI-native home management platform that is a single, trusted interface to manage and optimize every facet of the home.” “While the…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Rottweilers have been a top-10 most popular dog breed for over a decade. They are beloved for their playful, loyal, and protective personalities. While the robust, courageous Rottie may appear invincible, this breed is unfortunately prone to many serious health issues, such as heart defects, hip dysplasia, eye conditions, CCL tears, and bone cancer. Dealing with your pup’s health problems can take a massive toll on your emotions and your finances. No pet parent wants to decide between necessary…

More than half of pilots killed in US civil aviation accidents between 2018 and 2022 tested positive for at least one drug, the US National Transportation Safety Board said in a report published May 14. Of the 984pilots who died in crashes and other fatal events, tests in about 29% of cases detected “potentially impairing drugs” that could diminish a pilot’s performance, the report said. The percentage for potentially impairing drugs — a category that includes illicit substances and sedating antihistamines often used in allergy and nighttime cold-and-flu products — was the highest since the board began collecting the data…