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Homeowners Shocked to Discover They’re Overpaying Property Taxes. Find Out What Others in Your State Pay

Homeowners Shocked to Discover They're Overpaying Property Taxes. Find Out What Others in Your State Pay

Key Takeaways Many homeowners underestimate their property tax bill, with about two-thirds of homeowners saying it came in higher than expected in a 2025 survey. Property tax bills range dramatically by state, from West Virginia (a median of $818) to New Jersey (a median of $10,333). High home prices don’t always mean high property tax […]

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AXA XL Promotes Lahrmann to Head of International Property; Fidelis Insurance Group Taps IQUW’s Waddell-Dudley as UK CUO

Aon Commercial Risk Promotes Smaje as Specialty Leader, Transportation & Logistics; MGA Optio Names Deloitte’s Hallett Head of Insurer Partnerships

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL and Fidelis Insurance Group. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Promotes Lahrmann to Head of International Property AXA XL announced the promotion of Sabrina Lahrmann to head of International Property, UK & Lloyd’s. Based in London, she started her new

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Axa XL promotes Lahrmann to head of international property

Head of international property for the UK and Lloyd’s, Axa XL

In her new role, Lahrmann will be responsible for developing and executing Axa XL’s international property retail business underwriting strategy…       Related Stories Conduit Re books 8.5% premium growth Marine and aviation support Lancashire 9M premium growth Daily Digest: Aon's Nudo on US casualty reinsurance, AI increasing physical cyber risk, Fitch on Jamaica cat bond

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Ryan Appointed CMO of Howden US; McCrosson Joins AXA XL Reinsurance as Sr. Underwriter, US Property Treaty

Ryan Appointed CMO of Howden US; McCrosson Joins AXA XL Reinsurance as Sr. Underwriter, US Property Treaty

McCrosson Joins AXA XL Reinsurance as Senior Underwriter, US Property Treaty Dan McCrosson AXA XL Reinsurance hired Dan McCrosson to the U.S. property treaty reinsurance team in Stamford, Connecticut, as a senior underwriter, U.S. Property Treaty. McCrosson’s career spans several years at large commercial (re)insurers, where he held various underwriting roles. During his tenure, McCrosson

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Invest in a College Town Rental Property and It Could Pay Off Big—But There’s a Catch

Invest in a College Town Rental Property and It Could Pay Off Big—But There's a Catch

Key Takeaways Between students, faculty, and staff, college towns have a steady demand for rental properties, which can create reliable rental income. Owning property in the town where your student attends college can also lower the costs associated with college housing. But be aware: Owning property in a college town includes restrictions on tenant occupancy,

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The ‘Secret’ of Window Tax: What It Reveals About Your Property Tax Bill Today

The 'Secret' of Window Tax: What It Reveals About Your Property Tax Bill Today

Windows can provide stunning views, great sightlines to your backyard, and even boost mental health during the darkest days of the year. So why did some people in history brick them up, and what do windows have to do with your property tax bill? Well, the Direct Tax of 1798 taxed houses worth more than

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A Compelling Case for Why Property Investing Reigns Supreme

A Compelling Case for Why Property Investing Reigns Supreme

As an experienced real estate investor who has witnessed countless market cycles and navigated the intricacies of tax-advantaged investing, I can confidently assert real estate investing offers superior returns compared to traditional investment vehicles. While financial advisers routinely recommend diversified portfolios of stocks and bonds, groundbreaking research and decades of tax policy innovations have created

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Skyward Specialty Names Zitzmann President of Inland Marine, Transactional Property

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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group recruited Christopher Zitzmann as president of Inland Marine and Transactional Property. With more than two decades of experience in the property and inland marine markets, Zitzmann is known for his deep industry expertise, leadership and building strong client relationships. He joins Skyward Specialty from MSIG Holdings (U.S.A.), Inc., where he led

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