National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Arkansas Blue Cross Undergoes Major Restructuring Amid $100M Loss & Merger Talks
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield faced significant financial losses in 2024, leading to layoffs and cuts to lobbyist contracts, while exploring a possible merger with Cambia Health Solutions. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Businesses Face Growing Need for Cyber Insurance as Cyberattacks Increase
As cyber criminals grow more sophisticated and attacks more frequent, businesses face a reality in which cyber liability insurance is no longer optional. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Arkansas Looks to Mitigation Programs to Tackle Homeowners Insurance Premiums
To help curb Arkansas’ rising homeowners’ insurance premiums, state Insurance Department officials suggest building homes to withstand severe weather. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
UALR Announces New Hire, Honoree and Chair (Movers & Shakers)
Matthew Bellew and Heide Harrell will step into new roles at UALR, while James Bobo will be honored for his lifetime of support to the university. read more >
Alan McClain Named Chair of NAIC Committee
McClain was also named chair of NAIC's Workers' Compensation Task Force. read more >
Blue Cross Charts Path Past Virus, Into Future
The COVID-19 pandemic stands as a crucible and a pivot point for Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield as its northwest Arkansas crew settles into a new $40 million, 81,000-SF corporate center. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Kerr Takes Chairman’s Seat for National Association of Insurance Commissioners (Movers & Shakers)
Allen Kerr of Little Rock, the state insurance commissioner, has been named chairman of the Market Regulation & Consumer Affairs Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in Kansas City, Missouri. read more >
As Data Breach Costs Rise, Cyber Insurance Looks Good
Companies are becoming more interested in purchasing cyber liability coverage as they become more aware of data breaches and the damage they can inflict on a business. read more >