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Western Alliance Insights for Washington
Washington Insurers Must Disclose Reasons for Rate Increases Under New 2027 Rule
Read more »Washington Insurers Must Explain Premium Hikes Under Expanded Transparency Rule
Read more »Washington Moves to Establish Standards for CCRC Actuarial Reviews
Read more »Washington Adopts Updated Minimum Standards for Insurance Claims Handling
Read more »Washington OIC Launches Monthly Wildfire Claims Workshop in Spokane
Read more »Washington OIC Updates BBPA Arbitration Forms
Read more »Washington OIC Moves to Implement Travel Insurance Law Passed in 2026
Read more »Washington OIC Moves to Update Outdated Producer Licensing Rules
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.
States with the most population growth
Year-over-year population growth for the U.S. is now below 1%, but some states are seeing higher levels of increase.
Ty J. Young Wealth Management acquires Washington-based insurance firm
This is at least the third annuity book acquisition the company has announced in three weeks
Blackout Risk Rises as Heat Wave Stresses Largest US Electric Grids
The risk of power outages is expected to escalate across a broad swath of the United States as intense heat will test the capacity of electricity supplies
Health insurance costs projected to spike next year by most in two decades
Employers predict an average 8.2% increase in the cost of their insurance plans. Workers will shoulder some of the cost.
Regulatory volatility is reshaping claims management
Many federal health care debates appear removed from workers' comp or auto insurance. In practice, they often influence both.
Eastern Washington agents balance business and wildfire disaster recovery
Residents who escaped the Eastern Washington wildfires now face insurance claims, temporary housing and difficult decisions.
Real estate market expectations after wildfires
Spokane’s tight real estate market is about to get even tighter. After years of underbuilding, the Spokane area fires destroyed 719 homes, a record for fire damage in Washington state.
Heffernan acquires 50-year Washington agency in benefits push
Heffernan's second Washington benefits deal in 2026 follows its January deal and a deliberate push into the Pacific Northwest. For independents in the region, Heffernan is now actively recruiting p…
Washington business owner buys fire engine to defend community from wildfire threat
With wildfires raging across Washington, one business owner has taken wildfire defense into his own hands — by buying a used fire engine.
California uninsured population projected to double by 2030, raising pressure on insurers
Federal Medicaid and ACA cuts are projected to leave 4.6 mn Californians uninsured by 2030, raising pressure on hospitals, insurers and state finances
Additional transparency rights coming to insurance consumers in March 2027 | Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Insurance companies that increase premiums when your home our auto policy renews will be required to disclose up to three primary reasons for the change, starting in March 2027.
Washington insurance commissioner adopts extensive changes to claims handling standards
The Washington insurance commissioner has overhauled minimum standards for insurance company claims handling by adopting a new rule. The changes, effective Oct. 18, are extensive and include tight…