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From coast to coast, insurance agents earn different amounts - read on to learn more about the most lucrative states to be an insurance agent.
The Most Lucrative States To Be an Insurance AgentThe average insurance agent in the United States earns a base pay of $55,596 annually. For some agents, though, the financial reward is much larger |
Business |
Illinois Auto Credit BillA bill has been introduced that would prohibit auto insurers in the state from considering consumer credit information in setting rates. |
CA Senate Tries to Stabilize MarketHomeowners insurance prices in California are skyrocketing with the increased threat of wildfires, and lawmakers are trying to make sense of it all. |
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Ryan Specialty Posts 54% JumpThe Chicago-based specialty insurance firm reached fourth-quarter net income of $45.8 million, compared to $29.6 million in the same period last year. Read more at Insurance Journal |
Environment |
Central Oregon Reels from DroughtThe exceptional drought has nearly disappeared after a winter deluge of rain and snow — all except for about 1,500 square miles, nearly all contained in Crook County. |
Wildfire Threats Increase in TexasTexas A&M Forest Service raised the Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 2 as the threat of wildfire activity increased across several areas of the state. Read more at FOX7 |
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State of Emergency in CaliforniaGov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to severe winter storms that impacted much of Southern California. Read more at KTLA |
Education |
Roughest Roads in the USState and local governments spend billions each year on road maintenance and operations, but does it amount to better roads for taxpayers? |
Property Claims Satisfaction StudyThe combination of more severe events, rising costs and longer cycle times has strained customer satisfaction and tested the limits of digital tools. |
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Hard Market Expected to ContinueProperty markets will remain hard with no softening in the foreseeable future, while in primary casualty lines, renewals remain largely flat. |