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STATEMENT BY DFS ACTING SUPERINTENDENT KAITLIN ASROW AT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 2027 EXECUTIVE BUDGET – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The following information was released by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS): Good morning, Chairs Krueger, Pretlow, Bailey, Weprin, Baskin, Serrano, Stirpe, Buttenschon, ...

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The Conduent breach; from 10 million to 25 million (and counting)

The Conduent breach has quietly grown into one of the biggest third‑party data incidents in US history, and the real story now is how many different programs and employers are swept up in it, even ...

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Best’s Commentary: Losses From US Winter Storms to Carve Into First-Quarter 2026 Earnings

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Total insured losses from two significant U.S. winter storms in 2026 are expected to carve into first-quarter earnings of property/casualty insurers; however, AM ...

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Fidelity earnings rise in weak housing market

Jacksonville-based title insurer Fidelity National Financial Inc. increased fourth-quarter earnings despite a continued weak housing market. Adjusted earnings rose 4% to $382 million, or $1.41 per...

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NRDC REPORT: STATES MUST ACT TO ADDRESS THE GROWING INSURABILITY CRISIS DRIVEN BY CLIMATE-FUELED DISASTERS

The following information was released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): A new report says millions of Americans are being denied or priced out of homeowners insurance as climate-...

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‘Trump Accounts’ means kids can have $270,000 saved by age 18. Larry Fink says that’s twice as much as most adults have now

Parents wish the best for their kids, and saving for their future is just one way to set them up for success. But BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that for most adults, let alone parents, they’ll be ...

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Personal finance links: big, boring decisions

PodcastsChristine Benz and Ben Johnson talk private markets with Hilary Wiek, principal analyst at PitchBook. (morningstar.com)Jordan Harbinger talks with Derek Coburn author of "Let’s Retire Retir...

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Eli Lilly acquires Orna Therapeutics for $2.4B to disrupt CAR-T market

CAR-T therapies have changed the oncology space, but their cost and complexity have confined these treatments to specialized cancer centers, with price tags of up to $400,000 per treatment.For the ...

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One In Five California Home Sales Canceled Due To Unaffordable Insurance

One In Five California Home Sales Canceled Due To Unaffordable Insurance Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, Ponder a $44,000 insurance bill. This does not count as inflat...

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Some are getting refunds on Florida car insurance premiums. How can you get one?

South Florida drivers are quick to tell stories about how much their car insurance has soared. But now they have a new story to tell: Many are getting refunds on their policies. In October, Florid...

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Some are getting refunds on their Florida car insurance. How can you get one?

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Legislature closes; everyone says they won

This year’s legislative session was gaveled out at noon on Feb.19, and Democrats and Republicans are both declaring victory. Who’s right? Medical malpractice The biggest deal by far was the passag...

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Jeff Landry asks state-created insurer to pay for fortified roofs. Here’s why.

Gov. Jeff Landry is asking the state-created Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corp. to use its balance sheet to help pay for stronger roofs for homeowners in a bid to alleviate a homeowners insuranc...

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Could AI claims settlement without a lawyer become the new norm?

A groundbreaking case of a legal-tech company’s artificial intelligence successfully settling a personal injury claim directly with an insurer, without the use of a lawyer, could be the start of a ...

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I moved to Spain without even knowing basic Spanish. It's been a challenging year, but I hope to stick around.

I fell in love with Spain and decided to move there without even knowing its local language. Leslie KeenerI moved from the US to Spain without knowing Spanish. It's been tough, but I'm glad I moved...

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my company doesn’t “do” raises, ever

A reader writes: I work for a company of about 40 employees that says they “don’t give raises.” It’s in a field that is traditionally freelance, so having a full-time salaried position with benef...

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U.S. insurers optimistic despite increased headwinds

Hartford, CT, February 24, 2026 – U.S. insurers remain optimistic about investment conditions for 2026, even as they anticipate a more challenging macroeconomic environment marked by higher inflati...

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Nancy Guthrie abduction puts focus on 'kidnap and ransom' insurance

The high-profile abduction of Nancy Guthrie is focusing new attention on a little-known, but quickly growing, segment of the insurance industry known as "kidnap and ransom" in which underwriters co...

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The workplace benefit 95% of workers want but aren’t satisfied with is a pretty basic one: bereavement leave, study shows

When a loved one dies, a pregnancy is lost, or a serious diagnosis lands, most employees uncover the true value of their workplace benefits—not in the enrollment brochure, but during the worst week...

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Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOW), a specialty lines insurance group focused on providing casualty, professional liability and healthcare liability insurance...

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Harbor Health Acquires Rippl, Expanding Expert Dementia Support for Patients and Caregivers

Acquisition Accelerates the Growth of Harbor Health’s Condition-Focused Care Pathways and Its Model of Combined Care and Coverage For families facing dementia, each day can bring unfamiliar territ...

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