From USAA to You: 500+ Insurance Jobs Await

Angela Linders
USAA Insurance Jobs

USAA’s Big Move USAA is gearing up for big changes in Chesapeake, Virginia. They’ve announced plans to build a shiny new 200,000-square-foot office that’ll bring more than 500 jobs to the area. The new facility? State-of-the-art claims training center, fitness amenities, and even on-site dining. Fancy, right? Construction starts in 2026, but they’re already hiring to match their soaring membership. (They added over 1 million members last year!) But here’s the real story. It’s not just about USAA. It’s about where the entire insurance industry is heading. Spoiler alert—it’s growing…

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California Auto Theft – Governor Newsom’s Massive Sting

Angela Linders
california auto theft sting operation

California’s Bold Move to Recover Stolen Cars—and Why It Matters for Your Wallet California’s crime-fighting teams are on a roll. Imagine this. Nearly 4,800 stolen vehicles recovered. Thousands of arrests. A stash of guns off the streets. All this, thanks to Governor Gavin Newsom’s joint law enforcement push targeting some of California’s busiest—and sometimes riskiest—areas. We’re not just talking about crime stats here. This story has another layer. Your car insurance. How does stealing fewer cars impact your monthly premium? What can you do to ensure you’re covered if your…

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$275 Million and a Courtroom: What Went Wrong with Buffett’s Trust?

Logan B.
Jimmy Buffett’s Trust and the court

The Battle Over Buffett’s Estate: A $275 Million Lesson in Trusts Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate is making waves. Not for its size, but for the drama. His widow, Jane Buffett, and co-trustee Richard Mozenter are locked in a bitter legal battle. The issue? Control, fees, and trust management. It’s messy. And it’s a cautionary tale for anyone planning their legacy. What Went Wrong? On paper, Buffett’s estate plan seemed rock solid. Most of his assets were placed in a marital trust for Jane’s benefit during her lifetime. Their three…

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Is Illinois Health Insurance About to Include Hippotherapy

Nordstrom
Illinois Insurance

Illinois Moves Towards Insurance Coverage for Horseback Therapy Could horseback therapy soon be covered by insurance in Illinois? That’s the question on many minds as Senate Bill 69 sits on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk, awaiting a signature to become law. If signed, certain Illinois insurance plans will be required to cover hippotherapy—a breakthrough for many individuals needing this unique form of treatment. What’s Hippotherapy, Anyway? Hippotherapy isn’t just riding horses—it’s physical, occupational, or speech therapy where a horse’s movement is used to support treatment. Think about it this way. Sitting…

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California Insurance News – The $100 Million Safety Net Reinforcing Mercury’s Competitive Edge

Ben Jones
California Insurance

Mercury General’s $100 Million Catastrophe Bond: Doing What Others Do—But When It Matters Big news, but let’s keep it real: issuing catastrophe bonds? That’s standard stuff for major insurance companies. It’s how they all spread risk. What sets Mercury General apart isn’t the “what”—it’s the “when,” and the “where.” A Proven Strategy, Deployed at the Right Time Cat bonds are like safety nets. Insurers sell them to investors. If disaster hits—wildfires, earthquakes, you name it—the money goes to the insurer to help pay claims. If not? Investors take home their…

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When Anxiety Hurts: The FIC Connection in Cats

G. Turner
cat insurance cat health

Scaredy Cats? It Might Be More Than Anxiety Have you noticed your cat hiding when strangers visit? Or acting super skittish over the smallest things? It’s easy to brush these behaviors off as quirks, but they could be a sign of something more serious. Researchers in Canada are shedding light on a mysterious condition called feline idiopathic cystitis, or FIC, and it seems anxiety might not only warn us about it—but also cause it. What Exactly Is FIC? First things first. FIC is a disease that affects a cat’s lower…

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Rhode Island Faces Record-High Health Insurance Rate Requests

Tate Ellison
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A Financial Blow for Rhode Islanders Brace yourselves, Rhode Island. Health insurers are asking for the steepest rate increases in over a decade. The Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) recently revealed that insurers are requesting rate hikes of over 20% for 2026. For individual buyers, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is leading the pack with a jaw-dropping 28% increase request. Yes, you read that right—28%. What does this mean for you? Higher premiums. More strain on your wallet. And for businesses? A heavier financial burden…

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