Credit rating agency AM Best downgraded the financial strength rating of State Farm General Insurance Co. to B (fair) from A (excellent), according to a news release from AM Best.

Read the profiles of this year's honorees.

The scores have been tabulated for Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 Dynamic Dozen, recognizing the 12 fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

Read profiles of this year's honorees.

The businessperson and civic leader receives award during the Springfield chamber’s annual meeting.

Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 class of 40 Under 40 represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri.

The businessperson and civic leader is recognized during the Springfield chamber's annual meeting.

Imagine Technical Institute aims to boost job opportunities for people with disabilities.

Specialty Risk Insurance expects to add 200 jobs by 2030, officials say.

They said it. We're reporting it. Thirteen forecasts lead the way into the new year.

 Reflecting on 2023, the SBJ newsroom ranked the Top 10 stories that impacted regional business.

The company expects a reduction in pretax earnings this year related to the process.

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for a live interview with one of 12 local professionals handpicked by our editorial team.

Guest columnist Adam Kyle: "Most of us in this business are honest and want what’s best for our clients. But like all industries, there’s some big money out there that cares about getting your business but not about preserving your well-being."

Alliant Insurance Services' Hunter Johnson: "As we wait this current cycle out, insureds can focus on presenting themselves as a desirable risk for insurance carriers to underwrite – working with their strategic partners to implement tools and strategies to help prevent controllable liability losses."

Ryan J. Hurn of New York Life Insurance and NYLife Securities: "Many professionals who have not been provided adequate information may miss out on opportunities to protect their business, create higher tax efficiency and increase compensation in retirement."

SBJ interviews the Employee Benefit Design partner.

Insurance premium renewal rates – particularly with commercial property – are on the climb, and local industry officials say higher costs are unlikely to change anytime soon.

SBJ economic survey data inform long-term planning.