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Archive: January 2026

California Accelerates Work on EV Rules, Tax Credits That Trump Opposes
Insurance Journal | January 30, 2026
California Accelerates Work on EV Rules, Tax Credits That Trump Opposes
California officials are meeting Detroit automakers this week to discuss the next phase of greenhouse gas regulations for cars and trucks, the state’s top air regulator said. California is fighting in the courts and in the U.S. Congress against President …
TDI Investigations Result in $50M for Fraud Victims
Insurance Journal | January 30, 2026
TDI Investigations Result in $50M for Fraud Victims
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Fraud Unit this week announced that it contributed to insurance fraud investigations landing $50.9 million in court-ordered restitution in fiscal year 2025. More than 20 TDI investigators working across the state looked into 314 …
Michigan AG Secures Judgment Against Contractors Over Consumer Scam
Insurance Journal | January 30, 2026
Michigan AG Secures Judgment Against Contractors Over Consumer Scam
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced she has secured a default judgment (PDF) against Caltons Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC and its owners, Aron Dean Calton and Leslie Calton, of Kent City, for violating the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. The …
Aon Reports Organic Growth of 6% for 2nd Straight Year
Insurance Journal | January 30, 2026
Aon Reports Organic Growth of 6% for 2nd Straight Year
Aon plc reported revenue of $4.3 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of $153 million or 4% from $4.1 billion in Q4 2024. For Q4 2025, Aon saw organic revenue growth of 5%, compared with 6% during …
Insurance Journal’s Agency Salary Survey to Close Tuesday, Feb. 3
Insurance Journal | January 30, 2026
Insurance Journal’s Agency Salary Survey to Close Tuesday, Feb. 3
Don’t miss out on your chance to participate in Insurance Journal’s annual Agency Salary Survey. There’s only a few days left to share your insights on agency compensation trends and more. ALL retail agency owners, principals, producers, CSRs — the …
Detroit-Area Taco Bell Operators Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Insurance Journal | January 30, 2026
Detroit-Area Taco Bell Operators Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Sundance, Inc. and Black River Bells, operators of several Taco Bell restaurants in the metropolitan Detroit area, will pay $100,000 and furnish other relief to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal …
Texas Data Centers, Crypto Miners Reduced Power During Storm
Insurance Journal | January 30, 2026
Texas Data Centers, Crypto Miners Reduced Power During Storm
Electric Reliability Council of Texas Chairman Bill Flores said Thursday that some data centers and cryptocurrency miners voluntarily curtailed power use during the recent winter storm that strained the state’s grid and others across the country. Data centers supporting artificial …
The Hartford Q4 Net Income Up 33% Led by Business Insurance
Insurance Journal | January 30, 2026
The Hartford Q4 Net Income Up 33% Led by Business Insurance
Net income at The Hartford increased 33% to about $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter 2025. Property/casualty written premiums increased 5% compared to Q4 2024, led by growth of 7% in the business insurance segment. CEO Christopher Swift said results …
Federal Judge Puts Brakes on New Hampshire Plan to Abolish Car Inspections
Insurance Journal | January 30, 2026
Federal Judge Puts Brakes on New Hampshire Plan to Abolish Car Inspections
A federal court judge has halted New Hampshire’s plan to end motor vehicle inspections. U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty granted a preliminary injunction on January 27 to prevent the state from implementing a new law abolishing the annual inspection …
Florida Committees Approve MGA, Litigation Funding Restriction Bills
Insurance Journal | January 30, 2026
Florida Committees Approve MGA, Litigation Funding Restriction Bills
Florida legislative committees approved two bills this week that could impact property-casualty insurance in the state. One would put some restrictions on litigation financing and the other would force more transparency on insurers’ payments to managing general agencies. The bills’ …