South Atlantic U.S. Insurance Industry Newswire

Five potential transfer portal targets for Florida basketball this spring

Florida's national championship basketball team faces key roster changes with the departure of several senior starters and a sophomore guard. The team's frontcourt remains strong but could lose a key player to the NBA draft. Name, Image, and …

APCIA Says Floridians Agree: Insurance Litigation Changes Are Working. Don’t Undo

Florida’s property insurance market is an example of the powerful impact that strong legislative reforms can have in addressing a crisis. Other states, like Georgia, have seen the benefits of Florida’s legal system abuse reforms and are following suit with …

Florida’s Housing Market Faces Steep Declines in 2025

Florida’s housing market — once white-hot and booming — is starting to show real signs of stress. In 2025, that picture-perfect idea of sunshine and sold signs is shifting. Rising insurance costs, wavering demand, and unpredictable economic conditions are …

Ohio County School Board Member Blasts West Virginia Legislature for Approach to Education

photo by: Joselyn King Ohio County Board of Education member Andy Garber addresses those attending Monday night’s board of education meeting. WHEELING — Ohio County Board of Education member Andy Garber suggests the West Virginia Legislature took no …

Insurance, auto repair companies inundated with hail damage calls

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Monday night's hail storm made for a busy Tuesday for insurance and car repair companies. Shortly after the hail came down, Jeremy Caldwell, owner of Caldwell Insurance Agency, said the claims quickly started coming in. He …

Florida lawmakers advance condo legislation amid cost crisis

Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at helping condominium owners beset by rising costs. “What I will fight for is to make sure that condo owners see a safe future in their homes at a cost they can afford,” said Sen. Jennifer Bradley, a …

Murder-suicide at Miami Del Toro Insurance office highlights domestic violence struggles

A new video has surfaced showing the alleged killer in a murder-suicide at a Miami insurance office, appearing to violate a restraining order weeks before fatally shooting his estranged wife and then himself, authorities said. The incident, which unfolded …

FORTY under 40: Hartley Hartman

Hartley Hartman, manager – captive business development, Risk Partners. Hartley Hartman began his career in 2010 as a staff accountant at AIG captive management services in Burlington, VT, where he was introduced to the world of captive insurance. In 2013, …

Delaware Fines Liberty Mutual $300K for Advertising Discounts Not Offered in State

After what it says was an investigation that took months, the Delaware Department of Insurance has levied a $300,000 penalty on three Liberty Mutual companies for advertising discounts that they do not offer in the state. The department said the final …

South Carolina small businesses seeing price increases, tariff impacts

YORK, S.C. (WBTV) - Small businesses in South Carolina tell WBTV that they’re feeling the impacts of increasing prices, and are watching tariffs closely. WBTV’s Rachel Richardson recently checked in with three small business owners in South Carolina amid …

University of Florida researches wind-resilient construction methods using hurricane data

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - In this week’s Tech Tuesday, our partners at UF Innovate and SCAD Media introduce Dr. Kurtis Gurley, associate director of the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE) at the University of Florida. …

Brigance Brigade Foundation hosting annual run/walk at Maryland Zoo to fight against ALS

The Brigance Brigade Foundation is hosting its annual run/walk fundraiser at the Maryland Zoo on Saturday, April 26. The event will raise awareness and money for ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease. For the 13th year, the foundation, started …

Bill introduced to restore mortgage insurance tax benefit

A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the House of Representatives put forward legislation this week to reintroduce and expand a tax deduction benefit previously offered to mortgage borrowers. Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., this …

Louisiana offers retirees a lower tax burden, insurance costs could negate it

(The Center Square) – Retirees shopping for a lower cost of living often look first at a state's tax burden – but that alone doesn’t tell the full story.  When all major state and local taxes are considered, Louisiana offers one of the lowest overall …

Growing Fast, Going Public: Florida’s American Integrity Insurance Files for IPO

American Integrity Insurance, one of the largest property insurance carriers in Florida with more than 350,000 policies in force, is going to Wall Street with an initial public offering. The Tampa-based parent company, American Integrity Insurance Group, …

Forget Florida: The "New" City Retired Americans Are Flocking To Offers Sun, Sand, And Safety

Reasons to retire in Florida have traditionally centered around the allure of sun, sand, and safety, drawing retirees to the Sunshine State. However, recently, many Americans are discovering a new, exciting alternative. A place that offers not only …

St. Pete property insurer raises $30M for launch in Florida

DeSantis touts Hope Florida as ‘great success story.’ What has it done?

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the first lady have branded Hope Florida as an innovative program to help people off government assistance. But after nearly four years, the goals and effectiveness of the initiative remain a mystery. State officials …

West Virginia lawmakers pass fewest bills in five years, sparking mixed reactions

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia lawmakers passed 247 bills over the course of 60 days at the Capitol. This is the least amount of bills in the past five years, but Sen. Laura Chapman, R-Ohio doesn't necessarily see that as a lack of …

Understanding Dental Insurance Coverage: Preventative, Basic, and Major Services Explained

HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dental insurance continues to play an essential role in making oral healthcare more accessible and affordable across a broad population. From routine checkups to complex procedures, …

Messner Reeves LLP Named to '2025 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms' 2nd Year in a Row

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the second consecutive year, Messner Reeves LLP has been named one of the best law firms to work for by the U.S. News and World Report's 2025 Best Companies to Work For: Law …

NAPIA Offers Support to Northern Michigan Residents Affected by Severe Winter Storms

GAYLORD, MI, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Northern Michigan has recently endured a series of severe winter storms, including significant ice storms and heavy snowfall, leading Governor Gretchen Whitmer to declare a state …

Generation Digital Expands into Canada to Power AI-Driven Collaboration and Productivity

Launching June 2025, Generation Digital brings AI-led collaboration tools to Canada, helping businesses boost productivity and performance. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Generation Digital, the UK-based technology consultancy and …

Mangrove Property Insurance Assumes Approximately 30,000 Policies From Citizens Property Insurance

Reflects an 86.4% Acceptance Rate of Policies Selected ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mangrove Property Insurance (Mangrove), one of Florida’s newest admitted homeowners insurance carriers, has …

Caretech Leads the Way in Inclusive In-Home Care for All Ages

Serving All of Nebraska and Beyond, Caretech Champions Personalized Care for Every Stage of Life OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caretech, a trusted name in home care founded in Omaha, NE, is proud to be one of the …

Fenris Launches Predictive AI Subscription Service for Real-Time Optimization of Insurance Distribution Outcomes

Productized machine learning, bespoke algorithms, and Fenris' proprietary insurance data as a scaled application for auto, home, and commercial insurance lines RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fenris, a …

Survey Shows 70% Increase in Exit Planning Professionals in the Last Two Years

Advisor growth accelerating in response to the Silver Tsunami of exiting business owners SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fifth annual National Exit Planners Survey was released today, showing an increase …

Planting Seeds of Growth: Carla Lomack Empowers Entrepreneurs at The Liquidity Event

Carla Lomack shares five practical TAPs for business growth at The Liquidity Event, inspiring entrepreneurs to lead, connect, and grow with class. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 20, 2025, The Liquidity …

TheLibrarian.io launches a Calendar AI Assistant for Professionals

Supercharge your day with this new Calendar AI Assistant: Get Morning Briefs, Schedule Events, Set Reminders - all from WhatsApp. SINGAPORE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TheLibrarian.io, an AI startup that empowers professionals, is …

Valitana and Ai SPARK Bring Advanced AI to Loan Default Forecasting for the CLO Market

CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Valitana LLC, a provider of market leading CLO Analytics software as a service, announced a strategic partnership with Ai SPARK, a leading provider of AI software for credit risk …

National DigiFoundry ($NDT) Launches on Constellation's MainNet to Accelerate US Leadership in Digital Asset Innovation

$NDT Launches on Constellation Network MainNet to Accelerate US Leadership in Digital Asset Innovation SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National DigiFoundry (NDF) established by Forward Edge-AI and the …

Aptia Appoints Josh Welch as Chief Product Officer

Aptia appoints Josh Welch to Chief Product Officer for its US business. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aptia today announced the appointment of Josh Welch as Chief Product Officer for its US business, effective …

Neuroscience ACCUMIN delivers real-time data insights from NEI, Psych Congress’ preeminent thought leaders

Membership in HMP Global's new service provides immediate access to expert perceptions of neuroscience data releases, FDA announcements, and market activity. MALVERN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insights from …

ScreenlyyID Launches Free-for-Life KYC & AML Plan for Startups and Small Businesses

Expanding fraud management company breaks barriers to compliance with a zero-cost solution for seamless identity verification WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ScreenlyyID, a global fraud management company specializing …

Report Shows Insurance Is Becoming a Barrier to Car Ownership in New York

Polly report reveals how rising premiums are becoming dealbreakers for car buyers in the dealership NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Embedded Auto Insurance leader Polly reports that New York's car insurance rates …

HIPAA Security Rule with NPRM, Complimentary Webinar

HIPAA Academy Provides Insight on Forthcoming Updates WAUKEE, IA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ecfirst, Home of The HIPAA Academy, will host a complimentary webinar on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT, focused on …

Société immobilière Bélanger investit 5 M$ dans un vaste virage énergétique

1340 logements répartis en 49 immeubles feront l’objet de travaux de modernisation et de décarbonation d’ici novembre 2025 QUéBEC, QC, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Québec, le 16 avril 2025 - Ancrée dans une vision de durabilité, …

Société immobilière Bélanger Invests $5M in Major Energy Efficiency Initiative

1,340 apartments across 49 buildings to undergo modernization and decarbonization by November 2025 QUéBEC, QC, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In line with its long-term sustainability vision, Société immobilière Bélanger (SIB) is …

Universal Shield Insurance Group Announces New Executive Positions, Promotions, and Title Changes

DUBLIN, OH, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Universal Shield Insurance Group (Universal Shield), a leading provider of commercial property and casualty insurance solutions, today announced several key new executive positions, …