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California Accelerates Work on EV Rules, Tax Credits That Trump Opposes

Insurance Journal

California officials are meeting Detroit automakers this week to discuss the next phase of greenhouse gas regulations for cars and trucks, the state’s top air regulator said. California is fighting in the courts and in the U.S. Congress against...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Vehicle Thefts Dropped 25% in Arizona Last Year

Carrier Management

Vehicle Thefts Dropped 25% in Arizona Last Year Newly analyzed data reveal a 25%...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

TDI Investigations Result in $50M for Fraud Victims

Insurance Journal

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Fraud Unit this week announced that it contributed to insurance fraud investigations landing $50.9 million in court-ordered restitution in fiscal year 2025. More than 20 TDI investigators working across the sta...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Michigan AG Secures Judgment Against Contractors Over Consumer Scam

Insurance Journal

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced she has secured a default judgment (PDF) against Caltons Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC and its owners, Aron Dean Calton and Leslie Calton, of Kent City, for violating the Michigan Consumer Protection...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Aon Reports Organic Growth of 6% for 2nd Straight Year

Insurance Journal

Aon plc reported revenue of $4.3 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of $153 million or 4% from $4.1 billion in Q4 2024. For Q4 2025, Aon saw organic revenue growth of 5%, compared with 6% during …

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Insurance Journal’s Agency Salary Survey to Close Tuesday, Feb. 3

Insurance Journal

Don’t miss out on your chance to participate in Insurance Journal’s annual Agency Salary Survey. There’s only a few days left to share your insights on agency compensation trends and more. ALL retail agency owners, principals, produ...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Buyers’ market to persist through 2026, some to seek additional reinsurance: Gallagher

Reinsurance News

A buyers’ market is anticipated to continue throughout this year, and while some carriers are satisfied with the reinsurance programmes they secured during the January 1 renewal season, others are expected to look for additional protection l...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Bomb Cyclone Expected This Weekend for East Coast, Southern U.S.

Carrier Management

Bomb Cyclone Expected This Weekend for East Coast, Southern U.S. Winter's brutal grip on the U.S. East...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Researchers Warn Open-Source AI Models Vulnerable to Criminal Misuse

Carrier Management

Researchers Warn Open-Source AI Models Vulnerable to Criminal Misuse Hackers and other...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Detroit-Area Taco Bell Operators Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

Sundance, Inc. and Black River Bells, operators of several Taco Bell restaurants in the metropolitan Detroit area, will pay $100,000 and furnish other relief to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Texas Data Centers, Crypto Miners Reduced Power During Storm

Insurance Journal

Electric Reliability Council of Texas Chairman Bill Flores said Thursday that some data centers and cryptocurrency miners voluntarily curtailed power use during the recent winter storm that strained the state’s grid and others across the countr...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Selective sees 64% net income increase in Q4‘25 and improved 93.8% CoR

Reinsurance News

Selective Insurance Group has released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of $152.9 million, a 64% increase from $93.2 million in the same period in 2024. Operating income improved this quarter, growing 57...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

The Hartford Q4 Net Income Up 33% Led by Business Insurance

Insurance Journal

Net income at The Hartford increased 33% to about $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter 2025. Property/casualty written premiums increased 5% compared to Q4 2024, led by growth of 7% in the business insurance segment. CEO Christopher Swift said results...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Floods in Malawi and Mozambique trigger REPAIR’s parametric coverage

Reinsurance News

The floods devastating Malawi and Mozambique have triggered the Regional Emergency Preparedness and Inclusive Access to Recovery (REPAIR) programme’s prametric trigger, resulting in a disbursement of over $22.3 million within seven business days t...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Federal Judge Puts Brakes on New Hampshire Plan to Abolish Car Inspections

Insurance Journal

A federal court judge has halted New Hampshire’s plan to end motor vehicle inspections. U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty granted a preliminary injunction on January 27 to prevent the state from implementing a new law abolishing the a...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Aon designed & placed world’s first data centre reinsurance treaty, says CEO Case

Reinsurance News

Global broking group Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions team recently designed and placed the very first data centre specific treaty, and the company is actively engaged with other insurers as it continues to “innovative and lead” this...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Florida Committees Approve MGA, Litigation Funding Restriction Bills

Insurance Journal

Florida legislative committees approved two bills this week that could impact property-casualty insurance in the state. One would put some restrictions on litigation financing and the other would force more transparency on insurers’ payments to...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

E&S Premium Growth Moderates Through Nine Months of 2025

Insurance Journal

The U.S. excess and surplus lines market isn’t growing at the rate it has been, with the premium growth through September 2025 lower than the prior year. According to a new report from insurance industry rating agency AM Best, years …

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Private credit’s growth is accelerating M&A convergence and redefining deal strategies: PwC

Reinsurance News

The global financial services sector is undergoing a major transformation, with the drive for increased scale and the growth of private credit being the main forces behind mergers and acquisitions (M&A), according to Christopher Sur, Global Fi...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

North American Risk Professionals See Average 11% Salary Increase

Carrier Management

North American Risk Professionals See Average 11% Salary Increase Ris...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

LEADERSHIP—ALONE IN A CROWD

Rough Notes

As a leader, you can light a path for others to follow [A] “self-proclaimed leader” can simply be a “ follower in disguise.” They work diligently at finding out where the people want to go and take credit for leading them there. By William T. “Doc” H...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rough Notes

The human strategy that grows your book and expands your influence Real growth is rooted in the people who believe in you, trust you, and are willing to say your name in the rooms you haven’t entered yet. These are the people who make up your persona...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

THE THREE PHASES OF AGENCY TRANSFORMATION

Rough Notes

The hidden evolution path that determines whether an independent agency stalls, struggles or scales The agencies that win—especially  in the modern, tech-enabled, client-demanding market—are the ones that choose to evolve rather than wait for the mar...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Agency Perpetuation: Planning, Options And Transitions

Rough Notes

Proactively investing time in the process can help secure favorable outcomes     Agency perpetuation is one of the most consequential decisions an owner will make. … Formulti-generational owners, selling externally can be especially challenging...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

IT’S NORMAL TO FEAR what WE DO NOT KNOW

Rough Notes

Byword: training and education No one is born with an innate understanding of business income, equipment breakdown, or captive insurance … .   By Cheryl Koch, CPCU, ARM, AAI, ACSR, AFIS, and Mary Belka, CPCU, ARM, ARe, RPLU, CIC It’s human nature to...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Homeowners Roof Surfacing Coverage Considerations

Rough Notes

  Examples of coverage forms utilized in the homeowners marketplace [R]oof-related coverage stemming from wind or hail losses is most certainly changing and will likely never go back to the way it was. By Marc McNulty, CIC, CRM One of the most signif...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

MANAGING EMOTIONS IS THE JOB

Rough Notes

  Feelings drive thoughts, behavior, and ultimately results While [emotional intelligence] levels are decreasing, demand is increasing as organizations recognize EI as a crucial skill. By Kimberly Paterson, CEC Trevor was a superstar in business deve...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Tysers appoints Marlena Truszczynska as Head of Shipping Claims

Reinsurance News

Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s insurance broker, part of the Australian AUB Group, has appointed Marlena Truszczynska as Head of Shipping Claims, Marine & Aviation. This appointment aligns with Tysers’ long-term commitment to deliver exception...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Late loss notification presumed to be prejudicial

Rough Notes

INSURANCE-RELATED COURT CASESDigested from case reports published onlineCOURT DECISIONS Late loss notification presumed to be prejudicial An insured who experienced and paid for a loss also ended up losing its ability to be reimbursed. L Squared Indu...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Attack was intended, not negligent

Rough Notes

INSURANCE-RELATED COURT CASESDigested from case reports published onlineCOURT DECISIONS Attack was intended, not negligent Two people who were housemates ended up entangled in a criminal matter that also had insurance implications. Curtis Diblin (Dib...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Worries Deepened in South After Days of Snow, Ice and Power Outages

Insurance Journal

Conditions were dire earlier this week in parts of the South still reeling from subfreezing temperatures and widespread power outages as vehicles got stranded for hours on major highways and officials warned that people stuck at home were running out...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

The Cost of Supply Chain Thefts Skyrockets Despite Stable Incident Count

Risk & Insurance

CargoNet analysis reveals organized criminal groups increasingly targeting high-value shipments, with estimated theft losses reaching $725 million in 2025. The post

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Seth Fagan Joins Brown & Riding’s National Property Practice

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Seth Fagan Joins Brown & Riding’s National Property Practice appeared fi...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

SCOR partners with MGA Baobab Insurance to strengthen cyber capabilities

Reinsurance News

Global reinsurer SCOR has partnered with German digital risks MGA Baobab Insurance, facilitated by the SCOR Syndicate at Lloyd’s, to expand capacity for Baobab’s “CyberSafe” offering, which provides companies with preventive and ongoing protection...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Ron Morrison Appointed Chief Claims Officer at MSIG USA

Risk & Insurance

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Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Christine Brown Named Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance Division in Vermont

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Christine Brown Named Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

SUPERAGENT AI launches quoting AI agent

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The Quoting AI Agent is scheduled to launch globally on February 11, 2026

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Nancy Schaefer Named Vice President of Sales and Customer Activation at Ascellus

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Nancy Schaefer Named Vice President of Sales and Customer Activa...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Markets/Coverages: Brit Announces Renewal of $200M Cyber Consortium

Insurance Journal

Brit Group Holdings Ltd. announced the renewal of its cyber consortium — “Brit Cyber Attack Plus” (BCAP) — a cyber product designed to protect clients from a broad range of cyber-related perils, including physical damage. BCAP...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026