AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTexas Wildfire Risk & Liability: Texas A&M Forest Service launched the Texas Prescribed Burn Manager Insurance Program, adding liability coverage for certified prescribed burn managers after HB 2563 created a self-insurance pool. Insurance Claims Reform: California lawmakers killed a wildfire claims compromise bill at the end of session, leaving utility accountability and survivor protections unresolved. Health Insurance Pressure: A new report from Sen. Jon Ossoff says insurers in Georgia are denying or delaying care via prior authorization, driving delays and financial hardship. Cyber Insurance in Action: Winona County, Minn., paid nearly $130K in a ransomware incident with help from its insurance carrier, while a second attack remains under investigation. Paid Leave as Insurance: Maryland opened employer registration for FAMLI, a state paid family and medical leave insurance program starting payroll contributions in 2027 and benefits in 2028. Broker M&A: Aon agreed to buy USI Insurance Services from KKR for about $17B, expanding Aon’s US middle-market brokerage reach. Fraud & Licensing Scams: Iowa regulators warned of a licensing-credential theft scheme used to issue unauthorized health and life policies and collect subsidies. Auto/Personal Risk: Root extended its embedded insurance partnership with Carvana through at least Aug. 2028, topping 200,000 policies sold.
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