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Howden Re names Elliot Richardson as Executive Chair as Rod Fox steps down

Reinsurance News

Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory arm of Howden, has appointed Elliot Richardson as its new Executive Chair, as Rod Fox has decided to step down and leave the business. Fox, the founder of TigerRisk Partners...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Lockton appoints Serrault as COO of US, Kuonen named COO of Dunning

Reinsurance News

Lockton, a privately held insurance brokerage, has appointed Nick Serrault as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its US operations, reporting to Tim Ryan, Lockton’s US President, based in Texas. Serrault has nearly two decades of industry experienc...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Complexity, Talent Shortages Slow Benefits of Enterprise Progress on Data, AI Initiatives: ISG Study

Carrier Management

Complexity, Talent Shortages Slow Benefits of Enterprise Progress on...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Supreme Court Seeks Justice Department Views on Bayer’s Roundup Appeal

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court asked President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday for its views on Bayer’s bid to sharply limit lawsuits claiming that the company’s Roundup weedkiller causes cancer and potentially avert billions of dol...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Insurance Fraud Charges Dropped for Former Alabama Congressional Aide

Insurance Journal

A former aide to an Alabama congressman, previously sentenced for health care fraud, has been cleared of insurance fraud and other charges related to claims made on her mother’s car in 2022. Sherry McCormick, who was a case worker and …

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Apple Loses Bid to Dismiss Justice Department Antitrust Suit

Insurance Journal

Apple Inc. lost its bid to throw out an antitrust case brought by the US Justice Department and a group of state attorneys general on Monday, a victory for the aggressive posture taken during the Biden administration and carried on …

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Cal/OSHA Regulations Extended to Domestic Workers Starting July 1

Insurance Journal

Domestic workers employed by companies in California are now covered by state workplace safety and health laws under a new law that took effect today. Previously workplace safety and health laws did not cover individuals performing household domestic...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Hiscox launches new Cargo API for smaller risks

Reinsurance News

Responding to a clear market demand, specialist insurer Hiscox has launched a new Cargo API (application programming interface) based solution designed to cover smaller cargo – risks that typically do not get placed in the London insurance m...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Shut Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant May Restart in 2027, Owner Says

Insurance Journal

The former Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania may restart in 2027, about a year ahead of schedule after being put on a fast track to connect to the regional grid, executives with the plant’s owner Constellation Energy …

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

People Moves: MSIG USA Appoints Petrone as Northeast Leader

Insurance Journal

MSIG USA, headquartered in Warren, New Jersey, appointed David Petrone as Northeast region distribution leader. Petrone will be responsible for regional distribution strategy, broker and client relationships, and support for MSIG USA’s underwri...

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Navigating the Changing Landscape of 831(b) Micro-Captives: How Recent Regulations are Reshaping Ris...

Risk & Insurance

As IRS scrutiny intensifies and new reporting requirements emerge, organizations utilizing micro-captive insurance companies face critical decisions about their risk management approaches. Understanding the evolving regulatory environment has beco...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

More Signs of Life in Insurtech

Insurance Thought Leadership

More Signs of Life in Insurtech PaulCarroll Mon, 06/30/2025 - 21:45 I'll be quick this week as...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Ardonagh completes $2.5 billion equity investment

coverager

The investment valued the group at $14 billion.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Save 40% With Usage-Based Insurance

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According to Clearsurance.com, a good driver could save up to 40% on car insurance, with some policies starting at just $26 a month.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Symetra to acquire Dearborn’s group life and disability business

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Symetra and HCSC will enter into an exclusive multi-year distribution agreement during which Symetra’s L&D products will be available to HCSC health care customers.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Start Measuring: Accountability That Drives Producer Success

Rough Notes

What do you do when your producers aren’t producing?  Metrics, activity tracking, and scorecards don’t just hold producers accountable—they give them a blueprint for success. By Carolyn Smith, APR, TRA What do you do when your producers aren’t produc...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

REWRITING THE MOD PLAYBOOK

Rough Notes

Stop chasing quotes and start controlling risk   Mod analysis tools allow you to instantly generate a visual analysis of an employer’s mod history—highlighting costly mistakes, trends, and opportunities they’ve never seen. By Randall Boss, CRM, CIC,...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

WHY A CAREER IN INSURANCE?

Rough Notes

Eight advantages to seeking a career in insurance As a result of the burgeoning need to rebuild their bench strength, independent insurance agencies offer above-average job growth. This makes it a prime time for new employees to embark on an insuranc...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Senate Debates Whether to Adopt Revised State AI Regulation Ban

Insurance Journal

Two key U.S. Republican senators agreed to a revised federal moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence to five years and allow states to adopt rules on child online safety and protecting artists’ image or likeliness. Senate Comm...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

1 Dead, 2 Injured in Philadelphia Explosion That Damaged Several Homes

Insurance Journal

One person died and two others were injured after an explosion damaged several homes on Philadelphia’s north side early Sunday, according to authorities. Firefighters responded to a report of an explosion just before 5 a.m., according to the Ph...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Meta, TikTok Can Be Sued by Mother of NYC Teen Killed While ‘Subway Surfing’

Insurance Journal

Meta Platforms and TikTok owner ByteDance must face a wrongful death lawsuit by the mother of a 15-year-old Manhattan boy who died while “subway surfing” on a moving train, a New York state judge ruled. Justice Paul Goetz ruled on …

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Cybersecurity for Life Insurance Agents — How to Protect Your Clients’ Data

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Selling life insurance requires trust, as you’re responsible for some of your client’s most sensitive information. From Social Security numbers and medical records to financial details and family histories, the data...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Hiscox launches Cargo API

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The new offering includes coverage for clothing, lumber, equipment and parts, agri-products, as well as finished and manufactured items.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

California’s FAIR Plan Handling of Smoke Damage Claim Ruled Unlawful

Carrier Management

California’s FAIR Plan Handling of Smoke Damage Claim Ruled Unlawful A California judge has ruled the s...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

USAA expands in Chesapeake

coverager

The move follows the purchase of a nearly 200,000-square-foot office at 1341 Crossways Blvd, five minutes from its current location.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Browser AI Agents, Not Employees, Now Viewed as Weakest Link in Cybersecurity

Carrier Management

Browser AI Agents, Not Employees, Now Viewed as Weakest Link in Cybersecurity Employees, long considered...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Cuvva grows profit

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The startup claims that its app has 400k monthly active users. 

Posted: Jun 30, 2025