Posts by Hometown Insurance
SEC Eases Path for Companies to Nix Shareholder Proposals
The Securities and Exchange Commission released new guidelines making it easier for corporations to block votes on shareholder proposals at their annual meetings. Under the new policy, regulators will determine whether a proposal affects at least 5% of a company’s …
Read More RiverStone Int’l Signs Reinsurance-to-Close Deal With Asta for 2022 Year of Account
RiverStone International, the legacy acquisition company, announced it has signed a reinsurance-to-close contract with Asta Managing Agency, under which the 2022 underwriting year of account of Hampden Risk Partners (HRP) Syndicate 2689 will close into Riverstone International Syndicate 3500. The …
Read More Aviva’s India Arm Hit With $7.5 Million Fine for Fake Invoice Scheme, Order Shows
Indian authorities have ordered British insurer Aviva’s local unit to pay $7.5 million in back taxes and penalties after an investigation found it created fake invoices to pay illegal commissions and claimed incorrect tax credits, an order shows. The tax …
Read More California Insurance Commissioner Rejects State Farm’s 22% Rate Request
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara did not approve an emergency, interim 22% rate request from State Farm, instead calling a meeting with the carrier to get some answers about the carrier’s financial situation and more. State Farm General earlier this …
Read More California Wildfire Mitigation And Recovery Bill Package Introduced
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and a group of state lawmakers are pushing a 10-bill legislative package designed to improve disaster preparedness and help protect wildfire survivors. The bills intended focus are on consumer protection, climate resiliency and market strength. …
Read More Texas County Approves Election for New City Starbase Near SpaceX Site
A Texas county on Wednesday approved holding an election sought by SpaceX that would let residents living around billionaire Elon Musk ‘s company decide whether to formally create a new city called Starbase. The election was set for May 3 …
Read More Texas Power Grid Says State’s Energy Demand May Exceed Supply in 2026
Texas’ main grid operator on Thursday forecast that the state’s growing demand for power could surpass its available energy supply beginning in summer 2026. In a report outlining potential supply and demand over the next five years, the Electric Reliability …
Read More Peopele Moves: iink Names Fleszar as CEO
iink, a provider of technology to streamline the property damage insurance claims process and support faster payments to contractors, property owners, and claim professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Fleszar as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. …
Read More Settlement Reached in North Dakota Lawsuit Against White Nationalist Hate Group
Two North Dakota nonprofits have settled their lawsuit against a white nationalist hate group that alleged it intimidated immigrant business owners, though the details are unclear. A court docket entry last week gave notice of the settlement following a conference …
Read More Renewal Rates Up YOY for All Commercial Lines Except Workers Comp: Ivans
Premium renewal rates increased year over year for all major commercial lines, except workers’ compensation, according to the January 2025 results of the Ivans Index. Month over month, commercial auto, business owners policy (BOP), and commercial property experienced decreases in …
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