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Worker shortages and employee mobility continue to plague the insurance industry, forcing companies to become inventive...
As climate change continues to negatively impact the insurance industry, many insurers are still lagging in their...
Flood insurance is about to get more costly across most of the country, with FEMA’s new rating factors aiming to bring...
As the 2022 hurricane season approaches, insurers and tech companies are partnering to help mitigate losses.
April 2022 saw GM and Honda partner on affordable EV development, USAA lax its membership qualifications, and travelers...
The Zebra Newsroom sat down with VP of Insurance Marty Sansone to talk about the current state of the insurance...
In response to employee demand for remote and hybrid work, top insurance companies are downsizing their offices.
See the latest distracted driving statistics and what insurance carriers are doing to help.
Thirty-seven U.S. states have taken steps to decriminalize or legalize the medical and recreational use of cannabis.
While interest in electric vehicles continues to increase, some buyers are still wary.
March 2022 saw a leading tech company enter the electric vehicle market, Verisk pivot their business model to focus on...
Many auto manufacturers are committing to higher EV production targets, with some going fully electric over the next...
Looking for independence and a sense of purpose in their careers, more and more workers are exploring the gig economy.
Floridians already pay the highest home insurance rates in the U.S., but finding coverage becomes more difficult as...
With some carriers returning excess premiums collected in 2021, others are eyeing rate increases for the coming year.
New proposals requiring more transparency and a ban on using credit scores in pricing are being pushed by Washington...
As pandemic regulations loosen, the insurance industry responds to emerging opportunities.
Across industries, employees are seeking out remote and hybrid work opportunities.
There wasn’t a lot of action in February 2022 in regards to M&As and partnerships, but we still saw a few unique...
Here’s a quick roundup of key takeaways from major insurance carriers’ Q4 2021 earnings calls.
After brutal losses in 2021, the insurance industry is being forced to reassess its risk models in the face of a new...
Affordability remains an issue as mortgage rates rise and homeowners insurance costs outpace inflation.
After a grim beginning to 2021, the NHTSA and the Department of Transportation plan to tackle road safety.
Here are some ongoing challenges and trends that will impact the insurance industry as 2022 progresses.
January 2022 saw several car manufacturers entering the insurance market, several carriers expanding their footprint...
The IIHS announced plans to develop a new set of autonomous vehicle regulations.
The rampant spread of the Omicron variant is forcing some insurance companies to defer their return-to-office plans.
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December 2021 saw the birth of an in-home business owner’s insurance product and a brand new insurance company enter...
Insurance companies are adjusting to the new normal by upping employee perks, adopting hybrid work approaches, and...
November 2021 saw Lemonade acquire Metromile, the debut of a pay-as-you-go insurance program for food delivery drivers,...
As insurers report suffer losses in a volatile market, some carriers are pulling back in high-risk locations.
How rising costs are changing the home buying game and which insurance companies raised premiums in 2021.
Here’s a quick roundup of key takeaways from major insurance carriers’ Q3 2021 earnings calls.
October 2021 saw a rise in partnerships around EVs, carriers branching out to offer more traditional insurance...
Telematics adoption faces a generational divide, carriers comply with privacy concerns
As the global microchip shortage continues to strain the automobile industry heading into the end of 2021, automakers...
Some insurance companies have taken strong environmental, social and governance positions in hopes of mitigating their...
Review a roundup of states with recent law changes impacting the insurance industry.
Insurtech companies have attracted record investment totals so far in 2021, and some have filed public offerings or...
Insurance companies are seeking to grow headcounts in a challenging hiring environment, forcing them to rethink their...
Insurance regulators in U.S. states maintain regulatory sandbox programs governing the insurance industry.
September 2021 saw a rise in EV investment and collaborations between insurers and tech companies like Verizon and...
Hurricane Ida left insurance companies and property and business owners alike reeling after nearly $50 billion in...
FEMA announced plans to phase in a new NFIP price-setting method called Risk Rating 2.0, effective October 1, 2021.
The dual effects of the pandemic and weather disasters have pushed insurance companies to cut office costs and hike...
The global pet insurance market is expected to reach $12 million by 2027, propelled by growth in pet adoptions and...
U.S. highway deaths in 2020 were the greatest in more than a decade, making it the deadliest year on the nation’s roads...
August 2021 saw Hagerty and Hippo go public, several new product launches and Willis Towers finding a buyer after a...
The recent spike in COVID cases delays insurance companies’ return-to-office plans.
Here’s a quick roundup of key takeaways from major insurance carriers’ Q2 2021 earnings calls.
Insurance companies are investing in attention-grabbing and humorous ad campaigns to remain relevant and stay a part of...
Car insurance companies have a lot to think about as automotive technology rapidly advances toward electric and...
The U.S. government has commissioned a study on insurance companies’ use of non-driving rating factors in pricing...
President Joe Biden announced in August ambitious EV adoption goals, receiving the support of some major automakers.
Read our full recap of insurance industry mergers and acquisitions and partnerships in July 2021.
An EU proposal would outlaw the sale of gas- and diesel-powered cars in the union, beginning in 2035.
Lumber prices are lower than their historic Spring 2021 highs, but price reductions haven’t yet trickled down to...
Car and homeowners insurance rates remain consistently volatile into late 2021, due to fluctuations in driving and...
Q2 2021 revealed a stall in auto insurance shopping and a steady rise in home insurance shopping.
The APCIA released a new set of principles relating to insurance carriers payment of cyberattack ransoms.
Read our full recap of insurance industry mergers and acquisitions and partnerships in June 2021.
With wildfires becoming more common, climate change is shaping the way AI is used in the insurance industry.
Self-driving car liability is a tricky subject, with experts still working to determine where responsibilities lie.
Long considered an important determinant of insurance rates, credit score is falling out of favor as a rating factor...
With ransomware and cyberattacks on the upswing in 2021, insurance carriers are taking extra precautions to guard...
Allstate announced its acquisition of SafeAuto for $270 million, just six months after finalizing its purchase of...
May 2021 saw Chubb get involved with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, Metromile and Hippo partner to offer...
Learn more about how insurance carriers are preparing for the 2021 hurricane season.
Here’s a quick roundup of key takeaways from major insurance carriers’ Q1 2021 earnings calls.
Increased public concern about climate change and regulatory efforts stand to increase EV sales to 32% of the market by...
Read our full recap of insurance mergers and acquisitions in April 2021, including a carrier highlight on Farmers...
Despite business interruptions and periodic decreases in demand due to the COVID pandemic, auto dealers flourished in...
The Zebra wrapped up a $150 million fundraise in April, becoming Austin’s newest unicorn company.
Insurance companies are still reeling from the winter storms of February 2021 that decimated Texas’s power supply.
Read our full recap of insurance mergers and acquisitions in March 2021, including the Amazon-Next business insurance...
One of Europe’s most prominent insurance companies is weighing its options in the wake of The Hartford’s snub of Chubb.
With housing prices on the rise across America, first-time homebuyers and middle-income households are facing...
California’s Insurance Commissioner is pushing for refunds after alleging insurance companies overcharged consumers in...
Insurtech Spring 2021 Conference
Legacy car insurance carriers are developing a variety of strategies to cover “gig workers” and their insurance rates...
2020 was a volatile year for the insurance industry; here’s a round-up of key findings from insurance carriers’...
Insurance industry M&A round-up: February 2021 | The Zebra Newsroom
Major home insurance companies, including Nationwide, Allstate and Hippo, are entering the home improvement space with...
With fewer vehicles on the road due to COVID-related shutdowns, 2020 saw a growth in unsafe driving behavior and an...
January 2021 included insurance industry M&A transactions from companies such as State Farm, USAA and American Family.
Technology companies investing in the autonomous vehicle industry
Lack of lumber delays homebuilding and increases prices
Six states rolled out adjustments to their driving and car insurance laws. Read our legislation roundup for the latest.
Ford has been teaming up with insurers to offer car buyers discounted insurance based on driving behavior; here’s a...
State Farm acquires GAINSCO