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Cluster of Quakes Felt Around San Francisco Bay, Including a M4.2

Insurance Journal

A cluster of earthquakes in the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday including a magnitude 4.2 temblor was felt by thousands. The United States Geological Survey reported more than two dozen different quakes. The largest was a M4.2 east of …

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Rokstone Launches Commercial Agriculture and Farm Property Program

Insurance Journal

Rokstone Agriculture, part of the International Speciality (Re)Insurance MGA Rokstone, has announced the launch of its new U.S. non-admitted Commercial Agriculture and Farm & Ranch Property Program. Available in all U.S. states, except Alaska and...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Atrium appoints Hayley Budd as Head of Innovation

Reinsurance News

Atrium, a specialty insurer operating at Lloyd’s, has announced the appointment of Hayley Budd as Head of Innovation, a newly created role that aims to drive the company’s strategic transformation. Budd will take responsibility for leading innovat...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Retired NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle Wasn’t Piloting Plane Before Deadly Crash

Carrier Management

Retired NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle Wasn’t Piloting Plane Before Deadly Crash Retired NASCAR driver Greg...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Security Hole Found in ‘Moltbook’ Social Media Site for AI Agents

Carrier Management

Security Hole Found in ‘Moltbook’ Social Media Site for AI...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

February 2026 ITL FOCUS: Customer Experience

Insurance Thought Leadership

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Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Novacore Acquires Texas’ CP Insurance Associates

Insurance Journal

Novacore, the specialty insurance managing general agent (MGA) formerly the U.S. commercial division of NSM Insurance Group, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CP Insurance Associates, a Texas-based insurance services age...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Cannabis is Here to Stay, Texas Lawmakers Say

Insurance Journal

Cannabis is here to stay in Texas, lawmakers and industry leaders said last week, as efforts to ban consumable hemp are losing steam. However, figuring out how to regulate the market remains a glaring problem that lawmakers will likely address &#8230...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

FMIG Acquires Illinois’ Downs Insurance Agency

Insurance Journal

First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG) announce its acquisition of Downs Insurance Agency in Decatur, Illinois. The transaction closed on January 12, 2026. The acquisition supports FMIG’s continued growth strategy across central Illinois and expands...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Zurich Reveals Beazley Stake After UK Insurer Spurns Bid

Insurance Journal

Zurich Insurance Group AG disclosed a 1.5% stake in Beazley Plc, about two weeks after the UK specialty insurer rejected the industry giant’s latest takeover approach. The Swiss company now holds about 8.87 million shares of the London-listed f...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Zambian reinsurer Klapton Re to list on Lusaka Securities Exchange

Reinsurance News

Zambia-based reinsurer Klapton Re is set to list directly on the Lusaka Securities Exchange Plc (LuSE) on March 24th, 2026, subject to regulatory approval, reaffirming the reinsurer’s continued growth, and the increasing sophistication and resilie...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

NHTSA Expands Probe Into About 1.3 Million Ford Pickups Over Transmission Issues

Insurance Journal

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it had expanded a safety-related investigation into 1.27 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks following reports of unexpected downshifts with rear-wheel lockup. The investigation covers ve...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

‘Moltbook’ Social Media Site for AI Agents Had Big Security Hole

Insurance Journal

A buzzy new social network where artificial intelligence-powered bots appear to swap code and gossip about their human owners had a major flaw that exposed private data on thousands of real people, according to research published on Monday by cyberse...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Optio strengthens Scandinavian presence with AGS acquisition

Reinsurance News

Optio Group, a specialty managing general agent (MGA), has announced that it has acquired AGS Forsikring AS (AGS). Founded in 2008 by Lars-Petter Myklebost and headquartered in Oslo, AGS provides insurance solutions and claims handling across the...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Georgia City Warns Against Drinking Tap Water After Atlanta Airport Fuel Spill

Insurance Journal

A town south of Atlanta advised its residents on Friday not to drink their tap water after a fuel spill at Atlanta’s airport may have contaminated the Flint River. The city of Griffin, whose water system serves more than 20,000 …

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Record-Breaking Cold Hits South, Leaving Snow, Accidents and Crop Damage

Insurance Journal

Record-breaking cold gripped the Southeast this weekend, bringing heavy snow to parts of Tennessee and North Carolina, canceling flights across the region and threatening citrus crops in Florida. News outlets reported that at least 44 daily temperatu...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Radian completes $1.67bn acquisition of Lloyd’s syndicate Inigo

Reinsurance News

Radian Group Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Inigo Limited, a specialty insurance group underwriting through Lloyd’s of London, for $1.67 billion. The acquisition, which received all required regulatory approvals at the...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

AIG, Chubb Can’t Use ‘Bump-Up’ Provision in D&O Policy to Avoid Coverage

Insurance Journal

A state high court has ruled subsidiaries of American International Group (AIG) and Chubb cannot use the so-called “bump-up” exclusion in denying coverage for a settlement in a securities lawsuit. Late last month the Delaware Supreme Cour...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Arthur J. Gallagher acquires Germany-based Reck & Co

Reinsurance News

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm, has announced that its claims and risk management solutions subsidiary, Gallagher Bassett, has acquired Reck & Co GmbH (Reck & Co.)...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Severe Convective Storms Dethrone Tropical Cyclones as the Costliest Global Peril

Risk & Insurance

High-frequency catastrophes reshape insurance landscape and widen protection gaps, Aon reports. The post Severe Convec...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

N.J. Supreme Court Rules Teachers Are ‘Essential Employees’ for COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claims

Risk & Insurance

N.J. high court affirms rebuttable presumption that educators who contracted coronavirus during pandemic did so at work, shifting burden of proof to employers and insurers. The post

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Interesting to see what happens to demand amid surge in non-traditional lines: Flandro, Howden Re

Reinsurance News

David Flandro, Managing Director, Head of Industry Analysis and Strategic Advisory at reinsurance broker Howden Re, said the firm expects non-traditional lines to outpace the broader P&C market through 2030, and will be closely monitoring what...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Liberty Specialty Markets appoints Ed Louth as Head of Aviation

Reinsurance News

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Ed Louth as Head of Aviation. Louth succeeds Miles Taffs, who was named Interim Head of Aviation in September 2025 after joining LSM as Senio...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

K2 International acquires Rising Edge’s Management Liability business

Reinsurance News

Insurance services holding company, K2 Insurance services, is expanding its financial lines capabilities with the acquisition of the Management Liability Underwriting business of specialty insurer Rising Edge. The acquired team will be integrated...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Federal Trade Commission Warns Law Firms About DEI Hiring

Carrier Management

Federal Trade Commission Warns Law Firms About DEI Hiring The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sai...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

E&S Premium Growth Moderates Through Nine Months of 2025

Carrier Management

E&S Premium Growth Moderates Through Nine Months of 2025 The U.S. excess an...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

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

Carrier Management

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

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Marsh names Lisa Quest as UK CEO

Reinsurance News

Insurance and reinsurance broking group Marsh has expanded Lisa Quest’s role to include serving as UK Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 6th, 2026. She succeeds Chris Lay, who is retiring from the business. Quest, currently Head of UK...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Reinsurance cycle shows signs of stability, but T&Cs to face strain: Autonomous

Reinsurance News

New research from Autonomous has suggested there are grounds for optimism that the current reinsurance cycle is a “little more rational” than those that came before, although terms and conditions are set to face increasing pressure as 2026 p...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Markets/Coverages: Willis Returns to Light and Recreational General Aviation Market

Insurance Journal

Willis, a WTW business, has announced its return to the light and recreational general aviation market after a 30-year absence, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to providing industry-leading insurance solution...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Walter Voigts-von Foster becomes CEO of Munich Re Africa

Reinsurance News

Walter Voigts-von Foster has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Munich Re Africa, a role he will hold alongside his responsibilities as Head of Non‑Life. “It’s a privilege to lead such a fantastic team, and I’m excited about what we w...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Price Forbes expands cross-class Lectio facility to Bermuda

Reinsurance News

Global specialty broker Price Forbes has announced the launch of its cross-class follow facility, Lectio, in Bermuda, extending the facility’s premium scope to around $1.3 billion. The facility will initially offer a Bermuda property line, enablin...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

UN Nuclear Watchdog Discusses Risks to Ukraine’s Nuclear Safety After Russian Strikes

Insurance Journal

The U.N. atomic watchdog’s board held a special session Friday to discuss risks to nuclear safety in Ukraine as concerns mount that relentless Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure pose an increasing danger of a nuclear accident. The urg...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Aon appoints Alexander Krasavin as Regional Managing Director, APAC

Reinsurance News

Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has announced the appointment of Alexander Krasavin as Regional Managing Director covering Asia Pacific. In his new role, Krasavin will drive the integration of human capital solutions for Aon’s l...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Launches Self-Paced CRM Control of Risk Course

Insurance Journal

Making CRM Designation courses more accessible than ever! The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is pleased to announce the release of its second self-paced Certified Risk Manager (CRM) course, CRM Control of Risk. This flexible online learning...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

PERILS ups October Australia east coast SCS insured losses to AUD 1.512bn

Reinsurance News

Zurich-based catastrophe insurance data provider PERILS has disclosed its second industry loss estimate for the Australia East Coast Severe Convective Storms (SCS), which affected Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria between 26 October and 1 N...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Agenzee™ Launches Agenzee Assist: A Comprehensive Compliance Solution for Insurance Industry Profess...

Insurance Journal

Fort Lauderdale, FL – February 2, 2026 – Agenzee™ today unveiled Agenzee Assist, the latest addition to its suite of compliance solutions built specifically for the insurance industry. This premium, done-for-you service combines its powerful automati...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026