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U.S. Safety Board Probes Waymo Robotaxis Passing Stopped School Buses

Carrier Management

U.S. Safety Board Probes Waymo Robotaxis Passing Stopped Sc...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Shallow Tremors Could Help Forecast Major Earthquake in Northern California

Carrier Management

Shallow Tremors Could Help Forecast Major Earthquake in Northern California New research by the University of...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Insurance modernisation key to UK financial services competitiveness: TheCityUK & PwC

Reinsurance News

Insurers are central to the competitiveness of the UK’s financial and related professional services industry, but a report from TheCityUK and PwC UK warns that lagging insurance processes and market infrastructure threaten that position without ur...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Rogers appointed as Price Forbes’ Cyber Claims Manager

Reinsurance News

Global specialty broker Price Forbes has announced the appointment of Alexander Rogers as Cyber Claims Manager, a London-based role. Rogers provides full lifecycle claims advocacy and round-the-clock support to clients navigating complex cybersecu...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

FEMA Extends Housing Aid for Maui Wildfire Survivors Until 2027

Insurance Journal

U.S. officials have granted a request to extend housing assistance for survivors of catastrophic 2023 wildfires, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said. Nearly 1,000 households displaced by fire were anxiously awaiting word on whether federal assistance helping...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

VIGRe28 unveiled as ‘natural evolution’ in data-driven, tech-enabled strategy shift

Reinsurance News

Tobias Sonndorfer, CFA, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VIG Re, said the company’s new three-year strategy, VIGRe28, marks a natural evolution, leveraging data and technology to enhance client value and create compelling opportunities to n...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Exosuit Study Demonstrates 62% Reduction in Warehouse Back Injuries

Risk & Insurance

Long-term field data from five distribution centers shows back exosuits reduce strain and sprain injuries without shifting risks to other body parts, HeroWear study finds. The post

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Private Plane Crashes at Maine Airport With 8 on Board

Insurance Journal

A team from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is headed to Bangor International Airport in Maine to investigate the Sunday, Jan. 25 crash of a Bombardier CL 600 airplane. Eight people were on board. No information about their fate &#823...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

7 Killed, 1 Injured in Private Plane Crash at Maine Airport

Insurance Journal

Seven passengers were killed and a crew member seriously injured in a single plane crash Sunday night at Bangor International Airport in Maine, according to a preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration. The aircraft apparently crashe...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Updated: 6 Killed in Private Plane Crash at Maine Airport

Insurance Journal

Six people were killed in a single plane crash Sunday night at Bangor International Airport in Maine, according to local officials, correcting what appears to have been a report from the federal government that seven people died. A late morning &#823...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

MSIG USA names Ron Morrison as Chief Claims Officer

Reinsurance News

MSIG USA, the US-based arm of Tokyo-headquartered MSIG Holdings, Inc., has appointed Ron Morrison as Chief Claims Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Peter McKenna. He brings extensive experience overseeing complex commercial claims oper...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Ice, Snow and Crashes Across Much of the Southeast from Winter Storm

Insurance Journal

Parts of the Southeast took it on the chin from Winter Storm Fern on Sunday, with iced-up roads, downed trees and widespread power outages, along with severe thunderstorms and wind along the Gulf Coast—all of which will likely result in …

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Google Settles Google Assistant Privacy Lawsuit for $68 Million

Insurance Journal

Google agreed to pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit claiming that its voice-activated assistant spied inappropriately on smartphone users, violating their privacy. A preliminary class action settlement was filed late Friday night in the San Jose, Ca...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Kin launches auto insurance for Florida and Texas customers

Reinsurance News

Kin, a digital home and auto insurance provider, has launched an auto insurance for its Florida and Texas home insurance customers, a move that allows those living in two of the most volatile US insurance markets to bundle their policies, unlockin...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

New York City Apartment Building Gas Explosion, Fire Kills 1, Injures 14

Carrier Management

New York City Apartment Building Gas Explosion, Fire Kills 1, Injures 14 A gas explosion sent fire raci...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Post-Storm Freeze to Test US Power Grids as Demand Surges

Insurance Journal

US power grids are expected to grapple with unprecedented seasonal demand and the threat of blackouts after a damaging winter storm coated parts of the South and Mid-Atlantic in ice — leaving brutal cold in its wake. More than 800,000 …

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Adam Sullivan named CEO of Gallagher Specialty Asia

Reinsurance News

Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has appointed Adam Sullivan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gallagher Specialty Asia. Sullivan brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new role. He started in the aviatio...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Major risk conditions hinge on crystallisation of 2025 aviation claims: Howden Re

Reinsurance News

Following the 1 January 2026 renewals, the future direction of major risk market conditions will likely be determined by the final amount of losses incurred in 2025, according to Howden Re’s Aviation & Space Treaty team. After a period of rela...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Generali’s Borean appointed Chairman of European Insurance CFO Forum

Reinsurance News

Cristiano Borean, Generali Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been appointed Chairman of the European Insurance CFO Forum, a high-level discussion group for the Chief Financial Officers of Europe’s leading insurance companies. Establis...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Emerging exposures and market pressure shape 2026 aviation insurance strategy: WTW

Reinsurance News

In 2026, the aviation insurance market is expected to navigate sustained pricing pressure, evolving risk dynamics, and accelerating technological disruption. Success, according to WTW, will favour carriers that act swiftly, leverage data-driven de...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Hannover Re expands Cardinez’s remit with Global Head of Financial Solutions role

Reinsurance News

Global reinsurer Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Chantal Cardinez as Global Head of Financial Solutions. Cardinez will take on the role in addition to her existing mandate as Chief Executive Officer of Hannover Re Bermuda. She brings...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Markets/Coverages: Marsh Risk Expands Nimbus Facility for Major Data Center Projects

Insurance Journal

Insurance broker Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh, announced the addition of significant capacity to Nimbus, its large-scale data center construction insurance facility. Nimbus now offers limits up to US$2.7 billion – inclusive of delay in start-up an...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Doordash, Uber Fail to Stop NYC Law Requiring 10% Tip Prompt

Insurance Journal

DoorDash Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. lost a bid to block a New York City law requiring a tipping option be presented to customers at checkout from going into effect Monday. A federal judge on Friday denied the companies’ request …

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Territorial disputes, regime changes are political & geopolitical risks for insurers: BMI’s Sano

Reinsurance News

Territorial disputes, regime changes, and the possible shifting of global alliances are the main themes of political and geopolitical risks insurers need to watch for in 2026 and beyond, according to Yoel Sano, Head of Global Political and Securit...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Teens Save $48 a Month With Geico and Allstate

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According to a recent report by Clearsurance.com, Geico and Allstate offer the best discounts for completing a driver’s education program.

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Snowstorm Triggers Warnings in Germany and Northern Europe

Insurance Journal

Heavy snow and ice hit northern and eastern Europe, disrupting transport and power systems as freezing conditions are forecast for the next two weeks. The winter storm triggered red weather alerts in Germany, where 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) of snow...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Update: Second Winter Storm Set to Bring More Snow to Northern Europe

Insurance Journal

A second winter storm is set to hit northern Europe, where transport and power systems have already been disrupted by heavy snow and freezing conditions. Storm Chandra is expected to move into northwest Europe late Monday and early Tuesday, bringing...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Apollo partners with ZenHedge to launch new parametric Freight Expense Insurance solution

Reinsurance News

Apollo, a Skyward Group company, has entered into a partnership with ZenHedge, a US-based insurtech start-up, to bring to market Freight Expense Insurance, a parametric insurance solution aimed at shielding US shippers from unplanned freight cost...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

EU Opens Probe Into X Over Grok’s Production of Sexualized Imagery, Lawmaker Says

Insurance Journal

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over the production of explicit imagery, Regina Doherty, a member of the European parliament representing Ireland, said in a statement on Monday. The investi...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Major joins Markel Insurance as Senior Claims Adjuster – Professional Indemnity

Reinsurance News

Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Charlotte Major as Senior Claims Adjuster – Professional Indemnity, effective immediately. In her new role, based in London, Major will focus on r...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

LIIBA strengthens Board with seven new Directors reflecting market diversity

Reinsurance News

LIIBA, the London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association, appointed seven new Directors in 2025, broadening member representation, a move that reflects new Articles of Association adopted in March. The changes were aimed at broadening th...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Danone Recalls Specific Baby Formula Batches Made in Ireland as Toxin Scare Widens

Insurance Journal

French food and beverage maker Danone said on Friday it was recalling specific baby formula batches in targeted markets, as a toxin contamination scare that started with Nestle products continued to spread. Some of the world’s largest dairy com...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

AI Assist for Underwriting and Quoting

Insurance Journal

Underwriters and quoting teams spend hours reviewing guidelines, appetite charts, and exceptions. Selectsys AI Assist acts as an intelligent underwriting assistant inside RQB and Expert Insured (EI), using trained models on carrier and program rules...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Why Telematics Is No Longer Optional for Risk Control

Insurance Journal

Insurers and brokers have invested in safety programs, driver training, monitoring, mock audits—all the traditional loss prevention tools. The commitment is real. Yet, most risk control programs are operating reactively. They’re relying on lagg...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Brit introduces FI Cyber Max Consortium for Financial Institutions

Reinsurance News

Brit Group Holdings Limited, a specialty insurer and reinsurer operating across Lloyd’s, the London market and internationally, has announced FI Cyber Max, a new integrated Cyber and Financial Institutions (FI) consortium. Developed to support lar...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Dyad Announces Strategic Partnership with IPFS and AndDone to Embed Premium Finance and Digital Paym...

Insurance Journal

Dyad, a software provider powering modern insurance distribution, has announced an expanded strategic partnership with Imperial PFS (IPFS) and AndDone to embed premium finance and digital payment capabilities directly into Dyad’s ALIS platform....

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

AI Job Cuts Are Landing Hardest in Britain, Morgan Stanley Says

Insurance Journal

The UK is losing more jobs than it’s creating because of artificial intelligence — and at a faster rate than its international peers. That’s according to research by Morgan Stanley that found the significant benefits to firms adopting the...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Marsh Risk expands Nimbus data centre facility to $2.7bn

Reinsurance News

Marsh Risk, an insurance broker, risk advisor, and a business of Marsh, has added significant capacity to Nimbus, its large-scale data centre construction insurance facility, which now offers limits of up to $2.7 billion, including delay in start-...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

AXA redomiciles China unit from Bermuda to Hong Kong

Reinsurance News

Global insurer AXA Hong Kong and Macau has successfully completed the re-domiciliation of AXA China Region Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited from Bermuda to Hong Kong. This was done to comply with the re-domiciliation regime introduced by the Ho...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

North Sea Nations Will Vow to Jointly Build and Protect Wind Sites

Insurance Journal

Countries including the UK, Germany and the Netherlands will pledge to jointly develop 100 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity in the North Sea and step up security of such infrastructure amid growing threats of sabotage. Energy ministers from nine c...

Posted: Jan 26, 2026