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People Moves: GEICO Names Orpello CMO; O’Donnell Joins Howden US as Head of Logistics

Insurance Journal

GEICO Names Orpello Chief Marketing Officer GEICO, headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, named Arianna Orpello as its new chief marketing officer, reporting to Chairman, President and CEO Todd Combs. Orpello, who will join the company on Jan. 5, 20...

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Crystal Venture Partners closes $33m Fund I

Reinsurance News

Crystal Venture Partners has closed $33 million Fund I, aimed to back early-stage companies modernising insurance, risk, and other complex systems through artificial intelligence (AI) and sector-specific innovation. Founded by solo GP Jonathan Cry...

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Musk’s X Settles Ex-Twitter Executives’ $128 Million Severance Pay Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

Elon Musk and X Corp have reached a settlement in a lawsuit by four former top executives at Twitter, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, who claim they were not paid $128 million in promised severance pay after Musk acquired the …

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Survey: Employer, Employee Views Differ on Workplace Safety

Insurance Journal

Employers and employees see safety issues and solutions differently, and open communication could be the easy solution. A recent report on employees’ safety perspectives found gaps in both issues and solutions when it comes to workplace safety....

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Drone Attacks Are Now Seen 2,000 Kilometers Inside of Russia

Insurance Journal

Russia has reported a growing number of drone attacks deep inside its territory, with some reaching nearly 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) from the Ukrainian border, further testing the country’s air defenses as the war expands. Drones were dete...

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

IMA Financial Adds Alabama’s Valent Group to the Team

Insurance Journal

IMA Financial Group, a wholesale brokerage based in Denver, has added Valent Group, one of Alabama’s largest privately held insurance brokers, to its team of affiliated firms. Valent, a subsidiary of EBSCO Industries, will retain its name and f...

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Greystar, Other Landlords Agree to $141M Settlement in Rent-Setting Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

Real estate giant Greystar and 25 other property management companies have agreed to collectively pay more than $141 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing landlords of driving up housing costs by using rent-setting algorithms offered by t...

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Engle Martin Acquires London-Based Integra Technical Services Claims Adjusters

Insurance Journal

Engle Martin & Associates, an independent claims management firm based in Atlanta, has acquired Integra Technical Services, an international adjusting firm headquartered in London. Integra, founded in 1998, manages claims in a number of industrie...

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Washington Dairy Worker Pleads Guilty in $122K Workers’ Comp Scam

Insurance Journal

A dairy worker in Skagit County, Washington who said he was too injured to work pleaded guilty to illegally taking workers’ compensation payments. Efrain Alatorre Camarena, 58, pleaded guilty to three counts of third-degree theft and was ordere...

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Rob Arena appointed President of USAA Life Insurance Company

Reinsurance News

The United Services Automobile Association (USAA), a provider of insurance, banking, and financial services for military members and their families, has named Rob Arena as President of USAA Life Insurance Company, effective January 5, 2026. Arena...

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

New York City Sues Social Media Firms For Allegedly Addicting Children

Insurance Journal

New York City filed a new lawsuit accusing Facebook, Google, Snapchat, TikTok and other online platforms of fueling a mental health crisis among children by addicting them to social media. Wednesday’s 327-page complaint in Manhattan federal cou...

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Report: California Workers’ Comp Written Premium Levels Returned to Stability

Insurance Journal

California workers’ compensation written premium levels for calendar years 2022 to 2024 remained consistent, marking a return to stability following sharp fluctuations during the pandemic. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau...

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Acrisure to Lay Off 400 Employees, Citing Technological Advancements and AI Integration

Insurance Journal

Acrisure announced it will implement layoffs to its accounting workforce beginning in early 2026, citing advancements in technology and AI. The company said 400 employees will be affected by the layoffs. “This was not an easy decision, as it af...

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Acrisure to Lay Off 400 Employees, Citing Tech Advancements and AI Integration

Insurance Journal

Acrisure announced it will implement layoffs to its accounting workforce beginning in early 2026, citing advancements in technology and artificial intelligence. The company said 400 employees will be affected by the layoffs. “This was not an ea...

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Man Charged With ‘Maliciously’ Starting Massive LA Wildfire

Insurance Journal

Federal authorities arrested a 29-year-old man on charges that he intentionally started the blaze that days later became the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in the Pacific Coast area of Los Angeles. Jonathan Ri...

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Protected: Lefty is Dead

Risk & Insurance

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Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Wrisk strengthens senior leadership with key appointments

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As leading insurtech Wrisk continues to grow, it has made two strategic senior appoints to drive insights and and delivery.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Allianz Risk Transfer AG to relocate to Switzerland

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Allianz Risk Transfer AG writes corporate and specialty insurance as well as reinsurance business.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Lockton expands claims capabilities across MENA

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The Claims Consultancy Service is led by Mayank Bhujwala.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

DUAL and Hiscox partner on high-net-worth insurance in Ireland

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DUAL will manage, underwrite, and service the combined HNW portfolio.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Intact completes global rebrand of RSA and NIG to Intact Insurance

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The move follows Intact’s 2021 acquisition of RSA Group.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Chubb launches Travel Pro

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Powered by Chubb Studio.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Herald Opens Exclusive Babbix Waitlist for Brokers: The Email-Native AI Agent for Commercial Insuran...

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Today, Herald announced the launch of its exclusive waitlist for brokers, offering early access to the email-native AI agent designed for the commercial insurance industry, starting with Cyber insurance.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Eir raises €20 million

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Eir is a Swedish insurance company.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Ben Franklin partners with Erie Insurance

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The two launched Erie Revitalization Investment Fund providing $500K to boost local economic growth.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Chubb adds Guaranteed Life with Long Term Care

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The death benefit can be accelerated to cover care costs.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Anthea raises $22 million

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Anthea is a fully licensed insurer authorized and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. 

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Bridge Specialty International launches construction division

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Bridge Specialty International is part of Bridge Specialty Group.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Insurers and Agencies Struggling with Channel Harmony Can Now Seamlessly Transfer Leads within Binda...

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Bindable’s new Policy Crusher® feature allows insurers and agencies to securely transfer leads within the platform, streamlining workflows, protecting customer data, and helping partners make the most of every opportunity.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

QuoteWell raises $12 million

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AIG will implement a new leadership structure under incoming President John Neal.

Posted: Oct 08, 2025