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PIA of Washington — Professional Insurance Agents of Washington
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Western Alliance Insights for Washington
Special Report — Medicare for All in Oregon, Washington & Beyond
Read more »Kuderer fines insurers, producers $495,200
Read more »Kuderer fines USAA, Allstate $230,000 for claim handling violations
Read more »2026 Obesity Treatment Reports Released
Read more »The Office of the Insurance Commissioner released a prepublication draft for the Consolidated health care rule
Read more »Washington Approves Average 22.2% Rate Increase for 2027 Exchange Health Plans
Read more »Washington Insurance Commissioner Proposes Amendments to Adverse Notification Rule
Read more »Washington Considers Adding Noninsurance Benefits to Life, Disability Policies
Read more »Thank you to our Associate Members who support the independent agency system in Washington
Industry Headlines for Washington
Aggregated headlines from across the web, curated for Washington agents.
Hurricane Isaias 2026 insured losses could reach $6B
Commercial property exposure was substantial.
Arbor Vet Tree Service Releases a New Website for Snohomish, WA Homes and Businesses Seeking Professional Tree Care Services
Arbor Vet Tree Service has launched a new website for property owners in Snohomish, WA. The site highlights available
Washington Construction Company With 35+ Years in Business Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Nokk Construction, LLC, a Washington-based general contractor, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.
Why your health insurance problem might not be over when you turn 65
Couples with an age gap have an extra consideration: How to continue coverage for the younger spouse who’s not yet eligible for Medicare.
Latham & Watkins Adds Greg Van Houten As Insurance Recovery Partner In Washington, D.C.
Latham & Watkins has added Greg Van Houten as a partner in its Complex Commercial Litigation Practice in Washington, D.C., expanding the firm's insurance recovery capabilities.
Washington spent the money. The Fed is making small businesses pay the tab
The Fed must hold interest rates steady to protect small business hiring, while Congress uses fiscal discipline to curb inflation.
AXA XL launches dedicated E&S insurance company for wholesale brokers
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, launches AXA XL E&S, a dedicated carrier for wholesale brokers, with underwriting starting in 2027
Grand Old Populists: GOP lawmakers target big business
It’s a major risk for big financial services firms, health insurance companies and tech titans, which are the subjects of the hottest rhetoric.
Washington Permanente Medical Group Appoints New Executive Medical Director
Taejoon Ahn started in the role late last month.
New insurance coverage law firm forms out of Wiley Rein
A dozen insurance coverage partners have left Wiley Rein to start a boutique firm representing insurers in “litigation and other high-value coverage matters,” according to a statement from the new…
Jamaica struggles to recover a year after Hurricane Melissa hit as peak tourism season looms
Jamaica’s once flourishing tourism sector is struggling to regain its footing nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the island as a Category 5 storm