Posts by Hometown Insurance
Iran War Disrupts the Circuit Board Supply Chain, Raises Costs for Tech Firms
The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supplies of crucial raw materials and pushed up prices of the printed circuit boards (PCB) used in almost all electronic devices, from smartphones and computers to AI servers, industry sources and executives …
Read More People Moves: HUB’s Drayer Joins Patriot Growth as Northeast President
Patriot Growth Insurance Services, headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, hired Andrew Drayer as regional president, Northeast. He succeeds Bill Donato, who previously held this role and now serves as president of retail insurance. Drayer brings experience across commercial insurance, operations, …
Read More NYC Begins 10 Days of Flying Taxis With Manhattan-JFK Flights
Joby Aviation Inc. is planning to fly electric air taxis between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan this week to show off its quieter, zero-emission aircraft in a city weary of noise pollution. The demonstration flights will be New …
Read More Europe’s Markets Watchdog Warns Cyber Threats Are Growing as AI Speeds Up Risks
The chief of Europe’s securities regulator said the risks from and potential speed of cyberattacks are growing, joining a chorus of warnings from financial supervisors on the threats posed by artificial intelligence models that are evolving quickly. Geopolitical tensions have …
Read More General Atlantic-Backed Indian Insurer Acko Eyes Up to $2.5B Valuation in IPO: Sources
India’s Acko Insurance is targeting a valuation of between $2 billion and $2.5 billion in its planned initial public offering and is eyeing a listing in early 2027, two people familiar with the matter said. Backed by investors including General …
Read More Michigan Cleared in Lawsuit Over 2020 Dam Collapse
The state of Michigan was cleared of liability Thursday in a disastrous 2020 dam failure that flooded communities, destroyed more than 100 homes and drained a popular lake. Court of Claims Judge James Redford acknowledged the “real and lasting damages” …
Read More NFL’s Rooney Rule Meets Biggest Challenge in Trump’s DEI Crackdown
The most-recognizable diversity policy in sports is facing the biggest challenge in its history. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is calling for the end of the National Football League’s Rooney Rule, a …
Read More Commercial Lines Rates Continue to Soften, Says Ivans Index
Premium renewal rates in the first quarter 2026 decreased for all major commercial lines compared to the fourth quarter 2025, according to the Ivans Index. “Q1 sets an important baseline for 2026, with commercial rates continuing to soften as the …
Read More Trend of Fewer Insurance M&A Deals ‘Bottoming Out’: OPTIS
Insurance agency mergers & acquisitions in the first three months of 2026 were down 6% compared with the same period last year. It was the 10th consecutive quarter of deal volume below the long-term trend line but, investment banking and …
Read More South Carolina Senate Votes to Suspend $1M Liquor Liability Insurance Requirement
Eight years after South Carolina lawmakers forced a $1 million liquor liability insurance requirement on bars and restaurants, and one year after they tweaked the law with conditional coverage requirements, the state Senate is trying again. Senators voted last week …
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