Motor & Fleet

Court upholds marital status as valid auto rating factor in California

Court upholds marital status as valid auto rating factor in California

Divided ruling in Ison v. Lara turns on a 1996 regulation and a limiting provision of the Unruh Civil Rights Act

Mark Rosanes Jul 17, 2026
Is insurance defense falling behind in litigation's AI arms race?

Is insurance defense falling behind in litigation's AI arms race?

Part 2 of our series on AI-enabled claims instigation examines the widening technology gap in commercial auto litigation

Carolina Casualty gets new president as commercial auto pressure mounts

Carolina Casualty gets new president as commercial auto pressure mounts

Paul Stock steps up to lead the national transportation insurer after restructuring its claims and risk management operations

Tech MGA buys legacy distribution as carriers tighten scrutiny

Tech MGA buys legacy distribution as carriers tighten scrutiny

Acquisition arrives as AM Best has moved delegated authority from a positive to stable outlook

Embedded luxury: Carmakers' insurer partnerships reshape motor distribution

Embedded luxury: Carmakers' insurer partnerships reshape motor distribution

Luxury carmakers are seizing control of the insurance buying pathway and forcing the industry to rethink distribution, underwriting and broker value

Allstate isn't liable for a subcontractor's telemarketing calls, court rules

Allstate isn't liable for a subcontractor's telemarketing calls, court rules

A chain of contractors stood between the insurer and the unwanted calls

Canal Insurance names new CFO as trucking costs climb

Canal Insurance names new CFO as trucking costs climb

Matt Bell takes the finance helm as commercial trucking insurers face costs rising far faster than revenue

How generative AI is fueling the next wave of commercial auto litigation

How generative AI is fueling the next wave of commercial auto litigation

Researchers warn digital targeting is accelerating claimant acquisition at scale

Report: Rising insurance costs are pricing enthusiasts out of performance cars

Report: Rising insurance costs are pricing enthusiasts out of performance cars

Insurance costs are quietly making performance cars unaffordable for US buyers - and the data driving that repricing is unambiguous

IB TALK

Hidden risks in green energy: Insurance gaps in solar, batteries, and beyond

Renewables may be cleaner, but their end-of-life risks are creating new liabilities and coverage gaps.

How brokers can ride the next wave of MGA growth

Agility, tech, and niche expertise will be differentiators, says TMPAA head

Beyond insurance: Rethinking risk for high net worth families

In 2026, protection for affluent families is less about buying more coverage and more about building resilience

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