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Lockton Re launches European life reinsurance practice

Reinsurance News

Reinsurance broker Lockton Re has launched a new European Practice focused on the life reinsurance market, and has appointed Mederic Borde in Paris to lead the operation. The new European life practice strengthens the firm’s presence in Fran...

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

Evercore ISI reports rising social inflation driving elevated casualty losses

Reinsurance News

Evercore ISI, an independent research and investment advisory firm, reports that casualty reserves remain under pressure across the US property & casualty (P&C) insurance market. Companies including CB, Berkshire, EG, SIGI, and CINF contin...

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

Enterprise Risk Associates secures $150m investment from Macquarie Capital

Reinsurance News

Enterprise Risk Associates, a US-based insurance brokerage platform that focuses on acquiring and partnering with independent insurance agencies, has announced an investment from Macquarie Capital Principal Finance, the financing and principal inv...

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $40M to Two Women in Latest Talc Trial

Insurance Journal

A California jury on Friday awarded $40 million to two women who said Johnson & Johnson’s JNJ.N baby powder was to blame for their ovarian cancer. The jury in Los Angeles Superior Court awarded $18 million to Monica Kent and …

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

Trump Administration Turning to Private Firms in Cyber Offensive

Insurance Journal

President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to turn to private businesses to help mount offensive cyberattacks against foreign adversaries, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially expanding a shadowy electronic confli...

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

North Carolina Sting Operation Alleges Roofer Damaged Shingles to File Claim

Insurance Journal

Allegations that some roofers deliberately damage roofs in order to qualify properties for insurance claims have long been a concern for insurers. This fall, the North Carolina Department of Insurance and North Carolina Farm Bureau decided to do some...

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

US Senators Push USDA for Urgent Action on Bird Flu Vaccine

Insurance Journal

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators this week urged the administration of President Donald Trump to finalize a science-based plan for developing a bird flu vaccine for livestock, according to a letter seen by Reuters. More than 180 million chickens,...

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

XPT Specialty appoints Liam Sole as AVP, Senior Underwriter

Reinsurance News

XPT Specialty, a wholesale broker for commercial and personal insurance, has announced the appointment of Liam Sole as Associate Vice President/Senior Underwriter of its Commercial Lines Division. In his new position, Sole will focus on property a...

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

TDI Deputy Commissioner Receives NAIC’s Robert Dineen Award

Insurance Journal

Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Deputy Commissioner Jamie Walker won this year’s Robert Dineen Award, the highest honor for a state regulator bestowed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Walker began at TDI as an...

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

Cincinnati Approves $8.1 Million Settlement With Protesters Arrested in 2020

Insurance Journal

The city of Cincinnati approved an $8.1 million legal settlement Wednesday with hundreds of non-violent protesters who had alleged mistreatment at the hands of city and county authorities when they were arrested during the racial justice demonstratio...

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

Engine Failure Forces United Airlines Flight to Return to DC-Area Airport

Insurance Journal

A United Airlines light bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia on Saturday afternoon after experiencing an engine failure during departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said. A United spokespe...

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

Senators Seek Changes to Bill Letting Military Operate Just Like Before DC Plane cCash

Insurance Journal

Senators from both parties pushed Thursday for changes to a massive defense bill after crash investigators and victims’ families warned the legislation would undo key safety reforms stemming from a collision between an airliner and Army helicop...

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

Addept expands legal expenses offering with commercial legal protection launch

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The product combines legal protection insurance with specialist commercial and employment law support, designed to help business owners navigate employment obligations and broader commercial risks.

Posted: Dec 14, 2025

AEGIS London partners with McGill and Partners

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The collaboration aligns AEGIS London’s risk appetite with McGill and Partners’ client portfolio.

Posted: Dec 14, 2025

Tune Protect posts Q3 2025 results

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Travel remains the company’s biggest growth engine.

Posted: Dec 13, 2025

hx expands partnership with Aviva

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Following a pilot of hx’s Actuarial Agent and Ingestion Agent, Aviva has rolled out additional capabilities including Triage, Underwriting Agent, and Portfolio Intelligence.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Vitality becomes first back-of-shirt sponsor for England Cricket

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The move extends more than a decade of collaboration aimed at promoting healthier, more active lifestyles through cricket.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Maryland approves Northern Neck–Frederick Mutual affiliation

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The two mutual insurers will join forces to create a regional carrier serving six Mid-Atlantic states and Washington, D.C.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Fetch Pet’s Collars for Cause raises thousands at Heritage Auctions

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Fetch Pet Insurance says it protects around 500,000 cats and dogs.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

WTW: Employees understand their benefits more — but like them less

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WTW’s view: getting the balance right between financial and non-financial rewards is what separates employers that keep people engaged from those that don’t.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

MAPFRE launches new microinsurance line for small entrepreneurs in Latin America

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The offering provides low-cost coverage for illness, accidents, death, and protection for homes and small businesses.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Insider sales at Lemonade

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Director Debra Schwartz signaled intent to sell 4,200 shares valued at roughly $351,000.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Liberty Specialty names Rob Groenen to new Europe role

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This is a newly created role, bringing affinity and program business (APB) and digital together, under one portfolio solutions operating model.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Jewelers Mutual partners with NC State Athletics

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The insurer is now the official Sponsor of the Wolfpack.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

WTW to acquire UK pensions fintech Cushon

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The transaction includes a referral arrangement allowing NatWest’s commercial banking customers to continue accessing Cushon’s services.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Trump Signs Order Seeking to Limit State-Level AI Regulation

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Trump Signs Order Seeking to Limit State-Level AI Regulation President Donald Trump signed...

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Nick Stace OBE appointed as Howden’s Chief Global Impact Officer

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Stace joins Howden from Barclays Bank.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Chubb lays out digital transformation plan

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IAG said it will lodge a new application for assessment of the alliance under Australia’s mandatory merger control regime, set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Acrisure to Buy MGA Vave From Canopius

Carrier Management

Acrisure to Buy MGA Vave From Canopius Acrisure said it is acquiring Vave...

Posted: Dec 12, 2025