Joe Toppe

1 week ago | propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe

Credit: velimir/Adobe Stock Bad credit scores can force U.S. drivers to pay more for insurance coverage than those with better credit despite having identical driving records, according to a recent study by The Zebra.

1 week ago | propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe

While most companies have returned to normal since the Covid-19 pandemic forced their employees into a remote setting, many fulltime workers remain at home or work a hybrid schedule, according to a report by WalletHub. In 2025, 13% of full-time employees now work entirely from home, the data showed, while another 26% have a hybrid schedule with some time at home and some time at their employer’s building.

1 week ago | propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe

Allstate insurance office in downtown Baltimore, MD. October 29, 2022. Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM Despite catastrophic losses attributed to the California wildfires and March wind events, Allstate reported a year-over-year revenue increase for the first quarter of 2025. Total revenues reached $16.5 billion during the period, marking an increase of $1.2 billion or 7.8% from the same time last year. Your access to unlimited PropertyCasualty360 content isn’t changing.

1 week ago | propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe

The rental insurance market is projected to exceed $100 billion in 2025 due to increasing urbanization and a growing supply of rental properties, according to The Business Research Company. By 2029, the market is predicted to reach $128.73 billion at a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%, attributed to digital insurance platforms, awareness and education initiatives, integration with smart home technology, economic recovery and collaborations with real estate and property management firms.

2 weeks ago | propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe

U.S. motorists don’t fully trust self-driving technology, according to a report by Good Guys Injury Law. Public sentiment toward self-driving cars remains skeptical, the data showed, with only 25% of people expressing positive views, while 40% distrust the technology and 35% remain neutral. Key concerns for drivers include technology failures, unpredictable AI decision-making, legal liability and cybersecurity risks.