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Super El Nino & Insurance: What You Need to Know
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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Super El Nino & Insurance: What You Need to Know
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Consumers Should Take Steps Now to Protect Homes, Vehicles and Finances Before Winter Storm Risks Increase
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is urging homeowners, renters and drivers across California, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico to prepare now for a potentially significant El Nino weather pattern that could bring heavier rainfall, flooding, mudslides
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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Super El Nino & Insurance: What You Need to Know
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Consumers Should Take Steps Now to Protect Homes, Vehicles and Finances Before Winter Storm Risks Increase
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is urging homeowners, renters and drivers across California, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico to prepare now for a potentially significant El Nino weather pattern that could bring heavier rainfall, flooding, mudslidesand severe storms this winter.
Some forecasters are comparing current conditions to the powerful 1982-83 El Nino, which caused widespread flooding and billions of dollars in damage across California. While the extent of impacts remains uncertain, APCIA encourages consumers to review their insurance coverage and take practical steps to reduce risk before winter weather arrives.
"Recent years have shown that severe flooding can happen almost anywhere, often with little warning," said Karen Collins, APCIA vice president, property & environmental. "Consumers should not assume they are protected from flood losses simply because they do not live near the coast. Flooding remains one of the most costly natural disasters, yet many homeowners are uninsured for flood damage."
Flood Insurance Is Not Included in Most Homeowners Policies
A standard homeowners insurance policy generally does not cover flood damage. Homeowners and renters concerned about flood risk should speak with their insurance professional about flood coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or a private insurer.
"Too many consumers learn after a flood that their homeowners policy does not cover flood damage," Collins said. "Now is the time to review your coverage and understand any gaps before the winter storm season begins."
Consumers considering flood insurance should act early. Most NFIP policies have a 30-day waiting period before coverage takes effect.
Conduct an Auto & Homeowners Insurance Checkup
APCIA recommends homeowners review their policies annually to ensure coverage reflects current rebuilding costs and individual needs.
Consumers should review:
* Dwelling coverage limits and replacement cost protection
* Personal property coverage
* Additional living expenses (ALE) coverage
* Deductibles and key exclusions
* Flood insurance needs
* Home inventory documentation, including photos and videos
Drivers should also consider maintaining comprehensive auto coverage, which may help protect against certain storm-related losses, including flooding and falling objects.
Additional Steps to Prepare
In areas recently affected by wildfire or located on steep slopes, heavy rainfall can increase the risk of mudslides, debris flows, and erosion. Consumers should take steps to reduce potential impacts and review their insurance protection with their insurance professional before winter storms arrive, including any questions about coverage, exclusions and policy limitations.
APCIA recommends homeowners:
* Inspect roofs and repair leaks
* Clean gutters, storm drains and other drainage pathways
* Improve drainage and install erosion-control measures where appropriate
* Use sandbags or other barriers to help divert runoff
* Maintain vegetation or other ground cover to help stabilize soil, particularly on slopes
* Secure outdoor furniture and equipment
* Prepare an emergency kit and family communication plan
* Store important documents safely
* Sign up for local emergency alerts
Preparation Today Can Reduce Financial Risk Tomorrow
While no one can predict exactly how El Nino conditions will unfold, preparing before storms arrive can help reduce disruption and financial loss.
"Whether you live on the coast, in the foothills or inland, it's important to understand your risks and review your insurance protection," Collins said. "The best time to prepare for severe weather and flood risks is before the first major storm arrives."
APCIA Resources:
* Flood Insurance: What You Need to Know
* Why Homeowners Insurance Costs Are Rising
* Ways to Save Money on Homeowners Insurance
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is the primary national trade association for home, auto, and business insurers. APCIA promotes and protects the viability of private competition for the benefit of consumers and insurers, with a legacy dating back 150 years. APCIA members represent all sizes, structures, and regions-protecting families, communities, and businesses in the U.S. and across the globe.
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Original text here: https://www.apci.org/media/news-releases/release/91206/
New NBAA-BACE Horizon Stage Puts Aviation Icons, Innovators in the Spotlight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release:
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New NBAA-BACE Horizon Stage Puts Aviation Icons, Innovators in the Spotlight
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Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org
Washington, DC, Sept. 24, 2026 - The 2026 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) will feature the first-ever Horizon Stage, hosting headline conversations, top industry voices and standout recognition right in the heart of the NBAA-BACE exhibit hall.
"NBAA is thrilled
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release:
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New NBAA-BACE Horizon Stage Puts Aviation Icons, Innovators in the Spotlight
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Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org
Washington, DC, Sept. 24, 2026 - The 2026 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) will feature the first-ever Horizon Stage, hosting headline conversations, top industry voices and standout recognition right in the heart of the NBAA-BACE exhibit hall.
"NBAA is thrilledto bring this exciting new venue to NBAA-BACE," said NBAA Senior Vice President, Events and Professional Engagement Jo Damato, CAM. "The Horizon Stage will honor some of business aviation's storied icons, introduce some of its most promising innovators and showcase excellence across the industry. You won't want to miss these milestone moments."
The Horizon Stage, prominently located on the show's exhibit floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will include the following:
The Launch, With a Tribute to Steven Udvar-Hazy
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9-10 a.m.
Hosted by "Pink Jet" aviator Stephanie Goetz, NBAA-BACE kicks off with a tribute to business aviation icons, including welcome remarks from NBAA board members and senior leadership, and the presentation of the association's most prestigious award - the Meritorious Service to Aviation Award - to Steven F. Udvar-Hazy. The presentation will culminate in a fireside chat between Udvar-Hazy and Ross Perot Jr., a fellow Meritorious Service to Aviation Award recipient, accomplished aviator and global business leader.
Recognizing Excellence in Flight Safety
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10:30-11 a.m.
The NBAA Flying Safety Awards will recognize organizations that have achieved 50, 60 and 75 years of accident-free operations. The program, which will be hosted by Goetz, also will honor pilots, maintenance technicians and aviation professionals whose leadership, ethics and selflessness continue to strengthen safety culture across business aviation through the Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award.
Live From the Horizon Stage: 'AviationStart,' a FLYING Production, With Jamail Larkins
Tuesday, Oct. 21 3:30-5 p.m.
Jamail Larkins, host of the "AviationStart" Flying Production Video Podcast, will be recording episodes in front of a live audience for release after NBAA-BACE. The episodes, featuring industry leaders, will highlight business aviation careers in maintenance, scheduling, dispatch, safety and operations.
Military Connect Kickoff With USAF General (ret.) Lloyd 'Fig' Newton
Wednesday, Oct. 21 10-10:45 a.m.
NBAA-BACE attendees are welcome to this session designed for transitioning service members, veterans and military families. Distinguished aviation and legislative leaders, including Lloyd "Fig" Newton, retired four-star USAF general and chair emeritus of the NBAA Board of Directors, and Daniel J. Edward, retired USAF veteran and Department of Transportation assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs, will highlight the critical role military talent plays in advancing business aviation's future. Many skills learned in military service directly apply to business aviation - find your career path at this session designed specifically by veterans, for veterans.
Alpha Wingman 'PitchAv' - A Startup Showdown
Wednesday, Oct. 21 2-5 p.m.
PitchAv provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to present imaginative business concepts to a panel of industry judges who will decide which new venture is most likely to become business aviation's next big idea. Available prizes include professional mentorship, introductions to investor groups, and a variety of business services like marketing, bookkeeping, legal, strategy and graphic design. Learn more about PitchAv.
Alongside NBAA's featured programming, the Horizon Stage will host sponsor spotlights throughout Tuesday and Wednesday.
Learn more about the NBAA-BACE Horizon Stage.
Taking place Oct. 20-22, NBAA-BACE is the world's most powerful business aviation event of the year, showcasing the industry's latest innovations and services, and hosting the leaders who are shaping its future. Learn more about NBAA-BACE.
Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.
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Original text here: https://nbaa.org/2026-press-releases/new-nbaa-bace-horizon-stage-puts-aviation-icons-innovators-in-the-spotlight/
National Farmers Union Opposes Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Rail Merger
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Farmers Union posted the following news release:
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National Farmers Union Opposes Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Rail Merger
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WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) today announced its opposition to the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern (UP/NS) merger, calling on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject the application that would give a single railroad company control of nearly half of all U.S. rail traffic and further shrink an already over-consolidated industry.
"History has shown us that when railroads consolidate,
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Farmers Union posted the following news release:
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National Farmers Union Opposes Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Rail Merger
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WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) today announced its opposition to the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern (UP/NS) merger, calling on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject the application that would give a single railroad company control of nearly half of all U.S. rail traffic and further shrink an already over-consolidated industry.
"History has shown us that when railroads consolidate,family farmers pay the price," said NFU President Rob Larew. "Decades of mergers have left farmers with fewer options, higher rates, and less reliable service. The STB's review of this application is an opportunity to instead put rail competition first and protect American farmers, shippers, and consumers from the harm further consolidation would bring to our transportation network and food supply chain."
Family farmers are already facing immense financial pressure including high input costs, unpredictable trade policies, and elevated transportation costs. Rail mergers that reduce competition leave shippers paying high rates for unreliable service, adding strain that family farmers cannot afford.
NFU's grassroots policy priorities call for further reforms:
* Giving the STB the authority to address captive shipping and devise actionable mechanisms that hold railroads accountable for incorporating unreasonable rates increases without appropriate rate change notices.
* Enforcing U.S. antitrust laws to break up monopolistic railroads and prevent any new mergers.
* Establishing reciprocal switching within, and for an appropriate distance outside of terminals to encourage rail-to-rail competition.
* Authorizing a maximum rate for a movement to a captive shipper and authorizing, when petitioned, the removal of agreement provisions that prevent short-line railroads from delivering traffic to any railroad.
* Rail policy that holds railroads responsible for the losses caused by delayed rail car deliveries.
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Original text here: https://nfu.org/news/national-farmers-union-opposes-union-pacific-norfolk-southern-rail-merger/
Motion Picture Association Statement on Introduction of a Federal Production Incentive
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news:
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Motion Picture Association Statement on Introduction of a Federal Production Incentive
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WASHINGTON -Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Representatives Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) and Linda Sanchez (D-CA) today introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act in both the U.S. Senate and House. The bill would establish a federal film and television production incentive to strengthen
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news:
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Motion Picture Association Statement on Introduction of a Federal Production Incentive
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WASHINGTON -Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Representatives Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) and Linda Sanchez (D-CA) today introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act in both the U.S. Senate and House. The bill would establish a federal film and television production incentive to strengthenthe U.S. economy, benefit local communities, and generate jobs for Americans across all 50 states. The following is a statement from MPA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin:
"The Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act would deliver a true gamechanger for American creators, workers, and businesses - a federal incentive that supercharges production at home, fuels jobs and growth in local communities, and makes the United States a more competitive destination for the next generation of great film and television.
"There's a reason everyone from President Trump to a bipartisan group of members in Congress to studios, unions, guilds, and more want to get this done. Passing this legislation could inject $250 billion into the country's economy and deliver nearly 145,000 new jobs every year across all 50 states. That's a story we can write together by enacting this bill, to ensure that more stories are crafted, created, and made here in America.
"The Motion Picture Association thanks Senators Tim Scott and Adam Schiff, and Representatives Nathaniel Moran, Linda Sanchez, Brian Jack, Laura Friedman, Mike Carey, Judy Chu, David Kustoff, Tom Suozzi for their leadership in support of America's creative economy."
About The Motion Picture Association
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) serves as the leading voice and advocate of the motion picture, home video, and television industries. It works in every corner of the globe to advance the creative industry, protect its members' content across all screens, defend the creative and artistic freedoms of storytellers, and support innovative distribution models that bring an expansion of viewing choices to audiences around the world. Its member studios are: Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO.
Media Contact
Tom Zigo
Tom_Zigo@motionpictures.org
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Original text here: https://www.motionpictures.org/press/motion-picture-association-statement-on-introduction-of-a-federal-production-incentive/
Kalshi Joins NetChoice as Coalition Expands Into New Sectors of the Digital Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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Kalshi Joins NetChoice as Coalition Expands Into New Sectors of the Digital Economy
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WASHINGTON -Kalshi, the federally regulated financial exchange, has joined NetChoice, a national technology trade association focused on promoting free enterprise, free expression, and innovation across America's digital economy. Together, Kalshi and NetChoice will work to champion an environment where prediction
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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Kalshi Joins NetChoice as Coalition Expands Into New Sectors of the Digital Economy
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WASHINGTON -Kalshi, the federally regulated financial exchange, has joined NetChoice, a national technology trade association focused on promoting free enterprise, free expression, and innovation across America's digital economy. Together, Kalshi and NetChoice will work to champion an environment where predictionmarkets can thrive as a part of the digital ecosystem.
"America has always been at its best when entrepreneurs have the freedom to innovate and consumers have the freedom to choose," said Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour. "That's why we're proud to partner with NetChoice to protect those principles and ensure Americans can participate in the next generation of financial markets."
"We are excited to welcome Kalshi as a member as we expand into new sectors of the digital economy," said Steve DelBianco, President and CEO of NetChoice. "NetChoice works to make the internet safe for free enterprise and free expression -prediction markets sit at the intersection of both. We look forward to working together to defend the freedom to innovate and compete."
NetChoice represents companies across the technology sector to ensure that the principles that enabled America's internet economy to flourish continue to extend to its newest participants.
The organization educates policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels about the digital economy and advocates for a policy and legal environment that protects the rights of consumers, promotes competition, and allows innovators to thrive.
Unlike a sportsbook, where the house sets the odds and profits when customers lose, Kalshi is a peer-to-peer exchange where users trade directly with one another on the outcomes of future events. Prices are set by the market, not the platform, giving consumers a transparent alternative built on the same principles as any other financial exchange. Kalshi is leading a new era of markets that are open, accessible, and driven by the people who use them.
About NetChoice
NetChoice works to make the internet safe for free enterprise and free expression.
About Kalshi
Founded in 2018, Kalshi is the world's next-generation financial exchange. Prediction markets provide accurate, real-time information on the likelihood of events, making humanity more informed about the future. As the first regulated exchange for events, Kalshi is credited with legalizing and establishing prediction markets as a financial asset class. It's the leading safe and regulated platform, trusted by millions of people and a growing number of institutions in America. To learn more about Kalshi, visit www.kalshi.com.
Media Contacts:
media@kalshi.com
press@netchoice.org
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Original text here: https://netchoice.org/kalshi-joins-netchoice-as-coalition-expands-into-new-sectors-of-the-digital-economy/
American Farm Bureau Federation: Farmers Renew Call to End Increased Beef Imports
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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Farmers Renew Call to End Increased Beef Imports
Sep 23, 2026
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today called on President Trump to roll back plans to import an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef into the United States. An American Farm Bureau Federation analysis shows increasing imports has had little impact on ground beef prices at the grocery store. Meanwhile, cattle prices have weakened, with ranchers experiencing losses up to $300 to $400 per head.
"America's
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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Farmers Renew Call to End Increased Beef Imports
Sep 23, 2026
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today called on President Trump to roll back plans to import an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef into the United States. An American Farm Bureau Federation analysis shows increasing imports has had little impact on ground beef prices at the grocery store. Meanwhile, cattle prices have weakened, with ranchers experiencing losses up to $300 to $400 per head.
"America'sfarmers and ranchers are renewing their call to the president to reverse course on his plan to import foreign-raised beef. While we appreciate Mr. Trump's goal of reducing grocery costs for America's families, increasing beef imports has not brought prices down.
"Farm Bureau economists tracked 41 locations since Labor Day and found that, on average, prices have fallen only 16 cents per pound. Most prices were unchanged. Families are still facing historically high prices and the threat of a 60% increase in imports over 90 days caused a sharp drop in the prices paid to ranchers for their cattle.
"To put it simply, the plan undercut a fragile recovery in the cattle industry while failing to benefit consumers. We urge the president to stop importing additional beef and focus on long-term solutions that support rebuilding the U.S. herd, which benefits both farmers and consumers who want home-grown beef."
Read the Farm Bureau Intel on beef prices here (https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/increased-beef-imports-have-not-lowered-prices-for-consumers).
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Original text here: https://www.fb.org/news-release/farmers-renew-call-to-end-increased-beef-imports
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ALTA Reports Q2 2026 Market Share and Title Premium Volume
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:
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ALTA Reports Q2 2026 Market Share and Title Premium Volume
Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2026 -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced that the title insurance industry generated $5.3 billion in title insurance premiums during the second quarter of 2026, according to ALTA's latest Market Share Analysis. This compares to $4.5 billion during the same period a year ago.
"Second-quarter premium volume increased
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:
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ALTA Reports Q2 2026 Market Share and Title Premium Volume
Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2026 -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced that the title insurance industry generated $5.3 billion in title insurance premiums during the second quarter of 2026, according to ALTA's latest Market Share Analysis. This compares to $4.5 billion during the same period a year ago.
"Second-quarter premium volume increasednearly 15% from a year ago, driven largely by continued strength in commercial real estate transactions," said ALTA CEO Chris Morton. "As communities across the country invest in manufacturing, industrial facilities and other major developments, title insurance remains a vital part of the process. Commercial projects depend on certainty around ownership, access and property rights, and title professionals provide the expertise and protection that help investors and lenders move forward with confidence."
Total operating income was up 2.9% during the second quarter of 2026 compared to Q2 2025. The industry continued its strong financial position with total assets of $12.0 billion, while statutory surplus was at $5.4 billion and statutory reserves were at $5.8 billion.
For the first six months of the year, title premium volume was up 16.1% compared to the first six months of 2025. The title insurance industry paid nearly $327 million in claims during the first six months of 2026. This is down from about $336 million in claims paid during the same period a year ago.
Top 10 Individual Underwriters by Q2 2026 Market Share
* First American Title Insurance Co., 23.3%
* Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., 15.8%
* Chicago Title Insurance Co., 13.2%
* Old Republic National Title Insurance Co., 13.1%
* Stewart Title Guaranty Co., 10.9%
* Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., 4.6%
* Title Resources Guaranty Co., 3.3%
* Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co., 3.2%
* WFG National Title Insurance Co., 2.6%
* First American Title Guaranty Co., 1.3%
Top 5 States During Q2 2026
* Texas: $736,934,788, +9.8%
* Florida: $618,140,837, +15.2%
* California: $464,796,383, +12.9%
* New York: $315,257,249, +18.7%
* Ohio: $221,967,627, +60.1%
Click here (https://www.alta.org/business-operations/research-initiatives-and-resources/industry-financial-data/) for more market share data.
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About ALTA
The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, represents an industry comprised of more than 17,000 title insurance companies operating across the nation, with over 90% being small businesses.
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Original text here: https://www.alta.org/news-and-publications/press-release/ALTA-Reports-Q2-2026-Market-Share-and-Title-Premium-Volume-
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