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People Moves: CRC Group Names New Team Members in Specialty Division; Howden US Appoints Hanback EVP

Insurance Journal

CRC Group Names New Team Members in Specialty Division CRC Group, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, added three new professionals to its CRC Specialty division. Ryan Degale rejoins CRC Specialty as a broker based in Orlando with the Boca Raton, F...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Allianz UK announces executive leadership changes

Reinsurance News

Allianz UK has announced a number of executive leadership changes, including the appointment of Ulf Lange as Managing Director of Personal Lines, subject to regulatory approval. The executive, who has held the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO)...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Growth Momentum Continues for Program Business: TMPAA

Insurance Journal

The program business sector is growing at a rate that outpaces the broader commercial insurance market. Between 2010 and 2020, the program business sector grew from $17.5 billion in commercial insurance revenue to $53.8 billion. In 2024, premium volu...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Waymo to Manually Test Autonomous Vehicles at Newark Airport

Insurance Journal

Alphabet’s Waymo said on Wednesday it will begin manual testing of its autonomous vehicles at Newark Liberty International Airport, as the firm looks to bring its robotaxis to one of the three main airports serving the New York City area. &#823...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Trucking App Trucker Path Launches Retail Insurance Agency

Insurance Journal

The company behind a trucking navigation and compliance apps has launched its own insurance agency. Earlier this month, Trucker Path announced the launch of its in-house, digitally enabled retail agency focused exclusively on trucking insurance. Truc...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Conservative Activist Sues Google Over AI-Generated Statements

Insurance Journal

Conservative activist Robby Starbuck sued Google on Wednesday, alleging the tech giant’s artificial intelligence systems generated “outrageously false” information about him. Starbuck said in the lawsuit, filed in Delaware state cou...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

University of Virginia Strikes Deal to Avoid Trump Investigations, Protect Funding

Insurance Journal

The University of Virginia has agreed to abide by White House guidance forbidding discrimination in admissions and hiring, becoming the latest campus to strike a deal with the Trump administration as the college tries to pause months of scrutiny by &...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Illinois Department of Insurance Asks Insurers for Policyholder Relief During Shutdown

Insurance Journal

The Illinois Department of Insurance is asking insurers to provide relief to policyholders impacted by the federal government shutdown and ensure that they do not lose insurance coverage, including a moratorium on cancellations. “The lapse in f...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Miller announces new life insurance product to support farmers affected by inheritance tax changes

Reinsurance News

Miller, an independent specialist re/insurance broker, has announced the launch of Succession Insurance, a new life insurance product designed to help farmers manage the impact of recent inheritance tax reforms on agricultural assets introduced in...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Pritzker’s Illinois Wins 10th Rating Upgrade as Reserves Climb

Insurance Journal

Illinois, the worst-rated U.S. state, received a one-notch upgrade from Moody’s Ratings for its rising reserves and improving finances. Moody’s raised the state’s rating to A2, five steps above junk, from A3, with a stable outlook,...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Major Investor for Louisiana LNG as Construction Ramps up

Insurance Journal

Australia’s Woodside Energy has enlisted U.S.-based Williams as an investor and pipeline operator of its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant, to tap its infrastructure experience and ease cost pressures as construction ramps up. Under the arr...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

TWIA Committee Recommends Method for Determining PML for 2026 Storm Season

Insurance Journal

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s Actuarial & Underwriting Committee has developed a recommendation to the TWIA board on a method to determine the association’s 1-in-50 probable maximum loss for the 2026 storm season. The 1-...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Why Two Montana Asbestos Victims May Never Receive an $8M Judgment

Insurance Journal

Long before she joined a major legal case for asbestos victims, Joyce Walder had a bold streak, according to her sister, Judith Hemphill. On a recent Monday in October, walking through the forests of northwest Montana, Hemphill recalled how she &#823...

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

AXA XL’s Ashok Krishnan on AI for Human-Centered Transformation

IIR

The Chief Innovation, Data & Analytics Officer describes how AXA XL is operationalizing AI across underwriting and claims while ensuring that technology amplifies, rather than replaces, human expertise.

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Duck Creek’s Leadership Transition Marks a New Phase in Platform Growth

IIR

Incoming CEO Hardeep Gulati and Vice Chair Mike Jackowski discuss the company’s evolving strategy, AI-driven innovation, and continued focus on customer success.

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

ITC Briefing: Equisoft’s Olivier Lafontaine Introduces Equisoft/amplify

IIR

The Chief Product Officer describes how Equisoft’s new platform helps carriers modernize faster without waiting for core replacement.

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

ITC Briefing: EY’s Chris Raimondo on Insurers’ Enterprise Turn Toward AI

IIR

The consulting leader says carriers are moving from experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption while balancing risk, resilience, and modernization priorities.

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

ITC Briefing: Fenris’ CEO on Predictive AI and Distribution Efficiency

IIR

Jennifer Linton describes how Fenris helps insurers and MGAs use real-time data and machine learning to prioritize, qualify, and retain better risks.

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Porch expands Home Factors with new roof and electrical insights

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Home Factors provides insurers with property data to improve underwriting and risk selection.

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Plymouth Rock appoints Chief of Agency Marketing for MA and NH

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Foxx brings over 25 years of insurance experience, most recently serving as Regional Senior Vice President for New England at Utica National.

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Goosehead reports Q3 results

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Revenue grew 16% over the prior-year period to $90.4 million.

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Freberg launches Environmental Excess Liability program

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It’s available nationwide with limits up to $10M.

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

SANTALUCÍA adds flexibility to life coverage — and extends protection to pets

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Bluefields will cover new specialty markets.

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

The Hidden Costs in Insurance Fund Flows

Insurance Thought Leadership

The Hidden Costs in Insurance Fund Flows Operational Efficiency

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Trump Cancels San Francisco Crackdown After Benioff, Huang Calls

Insurance Journal

President Donald Trump said he’s calling off the deployment of federal troops to San Francisco after speaking to billionaires Marc Benioff and Jensen Huang, as well as the city’s mayor, Daniel Lurie. “Friends of mine who live in the...

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

QuickFacts partners with BOXX Insurance

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QuickFacts adds BOXX Insurance to expand cyber offerings.

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus Wins $50M Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit

Carrier Management

Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus Wins $50M Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit Professional golf legend Jack Nicklau...

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Hi-tech Accessories, AI Boost Amazon Delivery Speeds and Promise to Reduce Injuries

Carrier Management

Hi-tech Accessories, AI Boost Amazon Delivery Speeds and Promise to Reduce...

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking Greatly Improved Since 2019: AAA

Carrier Management

Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking Greatly Improved Since 2019: AAA A new report highlights how nighttime road...

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Louisiana Drafting Rules for Up to 30% Premium Discounts for FORTIFIED Homes

Insurance Journal

The Louisiana Department of Insurance announced it is in the process of drafting new rules on premium discounts for homes that meet some of the toughest wind-resistant construction standards. A statute approved by Louisiana lawmakers in 2023 mandates...

Posted: Oct 23, 2025