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Trump Nominates WeatherTech’s MacNeil to Be FTC Commissioner

Insurance Journal

President Donald Trump nominated David MacNeil to be a US Federal Trade Commissioner, according to statement posted on the White House website. MacNeil is the Chief Executive Officer of WeatherTech, an Illinois-based company selling automotive access...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Global Leaders Brace for Turbulent Decade as Competition Eclipses Cooperation

Risk & Insurance

World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026 shows 57% expect stormy outlook over 10 years amid geoeconomic confrontation. The post

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Skyward Specialty introduces excess coverage for E&S property

Reinsurance News

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., part of Skyward Group, has broadened its Excess & Surplus (E&S) property offerings by introducing excess coverage. The expansion is part of the Company’s ongoing efforts to provide a wider range of...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

People Moves: SCOR Names Swiss Re’s Forgeron as P&C Chief Underwriting Officer; Hamilton Re Promotes...

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details CUO appointments at SCOR and Hamilton Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. SCOR Names Swiss Re’s Forgeron as P&C Chief Underwriting Officer SCOR announced that Laure Forgeron has...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Georgia Lawmakers Move to Strike Savannah Ban on Guns in Unlocked Cars

Insurance Journal

Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday gave final passage to a bill that aims to void a city of Savannah ordinance that imposes fines and possible jail time for leaving guns in unlocked cars. The state Senate gave final approval to the …

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Prateek Maheshwari named CFO of Hannover Re India

Reinsurance News

Seasoned finance professional Prateek Maheshwari has joined Hannover Re India as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Maheshwari transitioned to the Indian branch from Hannover Life Re of Australasia, in Sydney, where he most recently served as...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

SiriusPoint partners with ISC to expand its general liability programme

Reinsurance News

Global specialty insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint has entered into a new strategic partnership with Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC), a multi-line program administrator, to support the expansion of the latter’s flagship general liabilit...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

FM Bumps Up Limits for Data Centers to $5B

Carrier Management

FM Bumps Up Limits for Data Centers to $5B Commercial property insurer...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Alliant Latest to Sue Howden US Over Alleged ‘Smash-and-Grab’ Poaching

Carrier Management

Alliant Latest to Sue Howden US Over Alleged ‘Smash-and-Grab’ Poaching Alliant Insurance Services is...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Sexual Assault Charges Dropped Against Former AIG Exec McElroy

Carrier Management

Sexual Assault Charges Dropped Against Former AIG Exec McElroy Authorities in Vermont have dropped sexual a...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Lives Lost as Railroads, Regulators Thwart Safety Fixes: Report

Carrier Management

Lives Lost as Railroads, Regulators Thwart Safety Fixes: Report Human errors and track defects caused m...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Tesla Agrees to Mediation in Quest to Resolve U.S. agency’s Racism Lawsuit

Carrier Management

Tesla Agrees to Mediation in Quest to Resolve U.S. agency’s Racism Lawsuit Tesla agreed to e...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

$750K Chop Shop Theft Ring Busted in Arizona

Carrier Management

$750K Chop Shop Theft Ring Busted in Arizona A months-long investigatio...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Registration Open for Florida OIR Insurance Summit in April

Insurance Journal

Registration is now open for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s Insurance Summit, set for April 15-16 in Tallahassee. Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky said the registration closes March 30 for the conference that will include a nu...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Proposed California Billionaires’ Tax Rattles Silicon Valley, Entangles Governor

Insurance Journal

A proposed billionaires’ tax in California has ignited a political uproar in Silicon Valley, with tech titans threatening to leave the state while Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom maneuvers to defeat a levy that he fears will lead to an exodus &#82...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

QBE bolsters European Claims team with new leadership

Reinsurance News

International business insurer QBE has announced the appointment of Chris Reidy as Head of Core Claims and James Villiers as Head of Complex Claims for European Operations. Reidy, who is succeeding Scott Jacobs, has been with QBE for close to two...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Markets/Coverages: Berkshire (BHSI) Enhances UK D&O Liability Offering

Insurance Journal

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced the launch of Executive First D&O Liability+, its enhanced UK D&O offering for large commercial and financial organizations trading their securities on US exchanges. Key features of the...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

W. R. Berkley reassigns top execs in leadership realignment

Reinsurance News

Insurance holding company W. R. Berkley Corporation has announced the appointment of Lee Iannarone as executive vice president, succeeding Stephen Kennedy, who has been named senior vice president and general counsel. As part of his new responsibi...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

DeSantis Amplifies Warning on ‘Real Perils’ of AI, Data Centers and Pushes Regulation

Insurance Journal

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is ratcheting up a campaign against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and data centers, resisting President Donald Trump’s effort to block states from meddling with Big Tech. DeSantis, a two-term gov...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

AI Is the Biggest Mover on Allianz Risk Barometer; Cyber Takes Top Spot for Fifth Year

Insurance Journal

Cyber once again ranked as the top global risk in 2026, according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer, coming in No. 1 in every region and across all company sizes. Artificial intelligence took the No. 2 spot, up from tenth …

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Actionable data and streamlined operations as key drivers for re/insurers, reports CyberCube

Reinsurance News

In its 2026 Predictions Report, CyberCube, a specialist provider of cyber risk analytics to the global insurance market, outlines how actionable data and operational efficiency are set to play a defining role for insurers and reinsurers in the yea...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

IUA strengthens team with new hires

Reinsurance News

The International Underwriting Association (IUA), the representative body for companies underwriting business in the London insurance and reinsurance market, has confirmed two new appointments to its secretariat team. Both new hires will join the...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Surging Oil Tanker Insurance Points to Growing Black Sea Chaos

Insurance Journal

The cost of insuring ships sailing through the Black Sea is surging again, as spiraling attacks on vessels underscore the growing risk of hauling commodities through the region. Underwriters are now charging about 1% of the value of a ship …

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Markel promotes Ben House to Director of Energy & Power

Reinsurance News

Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the promotion of Ben House to Director – Energy & Power. In his expanded role, House will oversee Markel’s Renewable Energy and Power portfolio across the Internation...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

People Moves: Mosaic Builds Out Global Transactional Tax-Risk Team; The Hartford Names Hill CUO of S...

Insurance Journal

Mosaic Insurance, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, has expanded its North America and international transactional tax-liability teams to meet heightened demand in the sector, with the recent addition of four tax-risk specialists and the promotion...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

UK insurers face continued market pressures as PRA outlines 2026 priorities

Reinsurance News

In its 2026 supervisory priorities, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has noted that UK insurers face an uncertain environment, with elevated geopolitical tensions and sovereign debt pressures, highlighting the need to assess impacts on bu...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Financial Lines MGA Verde Risk Management Launched by Asta’s MGA Platform

Insurance Journal

Asta, the London-based provider of specialist underwriting platforms and services, announced the launch of MGA Verde Risk Management Ltd., which received regulatory approval from the UK regulator in December 2025. Specializing in the financial lines...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Cowbell names Simon Hughes as Chief Commercial Officer

Reinsurance News

Cowbell, a cyber and specialty insurance provider focused on small and medium-sized enterprises, has appointed Simon Hughes as Chief Commercial Officer. In the new role, Hughes will oversee Cowbell’s global commercial strategy, including distribut...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Circuit unveils real-time response system for crypto security with Lloyd’s backing

Reinsurance News

Circuit, a digital asset infrastructure provider, has launched Response, a real-time risk containment system for crypto asset custodians, exchanges, and payment providers, which aims to help contain crypto hack risk. This launch follows Circuit’s...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Two Dead in Thailand After Second Deadly Crane Accident a Day Earlier

Insurance Journal

A crane collapsed onto a road near Thailand’s capital on Thursday, crushing two vehicles and killing two people a day after a similar accident in the northeast caused the derailing of a train and the deaths of 32 passengers. Thailand’s &#...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Aon names Kulshaan Singh as Enterprise Client Leader, APAC

Reinsurance News

Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has appointed Kulshaan Singh as Enterprise Client Leader, Asia Pacific (APAC), effective immediately. In his new role, Singh will be based in Singapore and reports to Craig Torgius, Chief Client O...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Dark Fleet Seeking Russian Protection as US Seizes Oil Tankers

Insurance Journal

The dark fleet of tankers shipping illicit oil around the world is rushing to seek the perceived protection of the Russian flag after the US started seizing vessels involved in the Venezuelan trade. At least 26 ships have switched registration &#8230...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

AM Best assigns ratings to Bridgehaven’s new EU carrier

Reinsurance News

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Bridgehaven Europe Specialty DAC (BES), a newly acquired wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgehaven. As previously reported,...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

UK Regulators Agree Deal to Coordinate With EU on Critical Tech Providers

Insurance Journal

British financial regulators, including the Bank of England, have signed an outline deal with their European counterparts to enhance cooperation and oversight of providers deemed critical to the financial services sector, the BoE said on Wednesday. T...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

UK Regulators Agree Deal to Coordinate With EU on Critical Third-Party Tech Providers

Insurance Journal

British financial regulators, including the Bank of England, have signed an outline deal with their European counterparts to enhance cooperation and oversight of providers deemed critical to the financial services sector, the BoE said on Wednesday. T...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Expanding insurance coverage could strengthen societies and boost sustainability: WEF

Reinsurance News

Ludovic Subran, Chief Investment Officer at Allianz, and Christian Kroll, Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics (LSE), highlight in a World Economic Forum report that the insurance industry has a central role to play in addressing c...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

WTW launches radar connector for databricks to simplify insurance analytics

Reinsurance News

WTW, an advisory, broking and solutions company, has announced the launch of the Radar Connector for Databricks, strengthening its end-to-end insurance analytics and pricing platform. The new connector allows Radar users to connect securely to Dat...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

SIAA Announces Strategic Partnership With Progressive

Insurance Journal

SIAA, the nation’s largest alliance of independent insurance agencies, has announced a new partnership with Progressive that will expand members’ access to both personal and commercial lines options. SIAA and Progressive’s partnersh...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Denmark-US Rift Persists as NATO Nations Deploy to Greenland

Insurance Journal

Denmark said a “fundamental disagreement” remained after a high-stakes meeting with the US over Greenland as several countries including Germany said they’d send military personnel to the Arctic island. Foreign ministers from Denmar...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

What’s New at the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance in 2026: Innovation, Education, and AI Integra...

Insurance Journal

As we enter 2026, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance continues its mission to deliver insurance education, risk management training, and innovative learning tools for professionals. In a recent discussion with President & CEO William Hol...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

UIB names Ray Spreadbury Head of Renewables and Divisional Director – Downstream

Reinsurance News

UIB, a provider of specialist insurance and risk solutions for the energy and construction sectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Spreadbury as Head of Renewables and Divisional Director – Downstream within its Energy & Constru...

Posted: Jan 15, 2026