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Amazon.com Inc was sued on Friday by consumers seeking refunds for costs passed on to them in the form of higher prices as a result of tariffs the U.S. Supreme Court later concluded had been unlawfully imposed by President Donald Trump. Consumers in a proposed class action filed in federal court in Seattle alleged that the e-commerce giant collected hundreds of millions of dollars in unlawful tariff costs by raising prices on imported goods before the Supreme Court had ruled. The U.S. Supreme Court in February concluded in a 6-3 decision that Trump overstepped his authority by using the International…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Did you know you can get pet insurance for more than one pet? It doesn’t matter if it’s dogs, cats, or a combination of the two. Many pet insurance companies offer policies for multiple pets and even give you a discount. But which company offers the best deal? I have over a decade of experience researching and writing about pet insurance. I’ve helped thousands of pet parents purchase insurance policies that fit their needs. I can help you explore…

California’s workers’ compensation system continues to experience moderate but persistent cost growth due to wage increases, labor market conditions, rising medical expenses and system complexity. Payments per claim in California’s workers’ comp system have risen steadily since 2021, according to a new study, which shows that for claims evaluated in 2025, total payments per claim increased by 6%. The Workers Compensation Research Institute’s CompScope Benchmarks for California report examines costs and system performance in California’s workers’ comp system from 2020 to 2025, using multistate comparisons across a range of claims and benefit measures. Related: Workers’ Comp Medical Costs Per Claim…

When Tampa-headquartered Slide Insurance filed for an initial public offering in June 2025 and disclosed executive compensation topping $40 million, it triggered some sniping and some intense scrutiny of the Florida property insurance industry that continues a year later. In the latest IPO for a Florida insurer, Safepoint Holdings, parent of Tampa-based Safepoint Insurance and Manatee Insurance Exchange, reported last week that its own top three executives were paid a total of more than $20 million in salary, bonuses and stock awards in 2025. Flitman Safepoint CEO David Flitman received $12.5 million, while Chief Financial Officer Steven Hoffman took home…

Artificial Appoints Joost as President Leading US Expansion Eric Joost Artificial Labs (Artificial), headquartered in London, appointed Eric Joost as president, leading its U.S. expansion. Joost joins Artificial’s leadership team, supporting the overall business. He will be responsible for shaping the company’s U.S. strategy, supporting client engagement and ensuring Artificial’s platform reflects the operational and cultural realities of the North American specialty market. Joost brings close to four decades of experience across the U.S. and global insurance markets, spanning specialty brokerage leadership, underwriting, operations and technology. He has held senior roles at Willis Towers Watson, Aon and Allianz. Most recently,…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Your dog lives a great life with you in Michigan, exploring the lakes and open fields. Keeping them healthy is critical to helping them live their longest life. To give them the best life possible, consider pet insurance so you can provide the best health care, too. Rising vet care and medical supply costs can make it challenging to make decisions about your dog’s medical needs. But pet insurance can eliminate the financial stress, so you can focus solely…

Talent War Tally “At the end of March, the start-up [Howden] has taken customers representing approximately $31 million of annual revenue as compared to the $23 million we announced last quarter.” — R. Andrew Watts, Brown & Brown’s chief financial …

There are several factors that come into play when transactions are in process, and those of us in the industry call them deal makers and deal breakers. Why are some transactions or “deals” most likely to happen or not happen? Every deal needs to be judged on its own merits. However, there is often a pattern that develops during the merger and acquisition (M&A) process. This article comes from 35 years of personal experience working with numerous buyers and sellers of insurance agencies 5 Deal Makers Build Rapport. An automatic real connection should develop between buyer and seller. Synergy is…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. All pet insurance companies have waiting periods, but some are shorter than others. Ultimately, this impacts when coverage kicks in for your pet. The shortest illness waiting period is 14 days (companies include Pets Best, Figo, Embrace, Lemonade, AKC Pet Insurance, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, Spot, and Nationwide). Figo has the shortest accident waiting period, with only one day. Some companies have additional waiting periods for specific conditions. Two common ones are cruciate ligament issues and hip dysplasia, with…

National ReSource Pro, headquartered in New York City, appointed Su-Ting Fu as senior vice president, data strategy. Fu will lead the development and execution of the company’s enterprise-wide data strategy. Fu joins ReSource Pro from Morgan Stanley, where he most …