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Shipowners are rushing to understand the fine print of a US-Iran ceasefire that could temporarily unblock the Strait of Hormuz, potentially opening an exit for more than 800 vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf. The vital waterway has been virtually &...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Shipowners are rushing to understand the fine print of a US-Iran ceasefire that could temporarily unblock the Strait of Hormuz and, at least in theory, provide an exit window for more than 800 vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf. The …
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Bermuda-based global specialty insurer Ascot Group has announced several leadership promotions across the UK, Bermuda and the United States. Nick González has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Professional Liability – Healthcare. González jo...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Odd Kåre Engh Mistereggen as Facultative Broker, EMEA. Joining the company from rival broker Howden Re, Mistereggen brings a strong analytical approach to complex risk managem...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Pen Underwriting, a multi-class and multi-territory managing general agent (MGA), has entered into a multi-year strategic arrangement to support its non-standard household insurance portfolio across the UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man. From 1...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions, the reinsurance division of global broker Aon, has announced the appointment of Jose Maria Lopez as Marine Product Coordinator for EMEA Facultative Reinsurance. This role is in addition to Lopez’s current responsibilit...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Club Vita, an independent longevity analytics partner for pension plans, insurers, reinsurers, and advisers, has announced four senior promotions across its US and Canadian teams to strengthen its North American leadership. In the US, Erik Pickett...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
We live in risky times. War with Iran, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Mexican cartels—global tensions are at an all-time high. The Department of State is advising Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution. And yet, C-suite a...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Skyrocketing fuel prices due to the Iran war are fanning the embers of transportation costs, which were already rising due to a shrinking pool of drivers in the US. Trucking operators saw diesel prices spike by almost 50% since the …
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Consider the moment a major commercial building changes hands. Thousands of hours of engineering work, such as structural specifications, systems commissioning data, compliance documentation, and material certifications, are packaged and transferred...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
After almost a decade of litigation, investigations and deliberations, criminal fraud cases against reported billionaire and North Carolina insurance entrepreneur Greg Lindberg appear to finally be nearing an end. A sentencing hearing is expected in...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
After almost a decade of litigation, investigations and deliberations, criminal fraud cases against reported billionaire and North Carolina insurance entrepreneur Greg Lindberg appear to finally be nearing an end. A sentencing hearing is expected in...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
A Kimberly-Clark Corp. employee has been arrested on arson charges after a massive fire broke out Tuesday morning at a California distribution center that serves around 50 million people. The facility — located in Ontario, California, about 35 miles...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Bridgehaven Europe Specialty DAC, a European insurer focused on commercial and specialty risks, has entered into its first Managing General Agent (MGA) capacity agreement in Europe with Arrow Risk Management GMBH (Arrow). This agreement comes afte...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
The Maine Bureau of Insurance reported that its employees’ work regulating insurance rates saved residents $5.8 million in potential increases for auto and homeowners coverage in 2025. The regulatory agency also said it recovered more than $4.5...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
The Trump administration warned cyberattackers with links to Iran are targeting critical US infrastructure including drinking water systems and the energy sector. The attacks are aimed at technology used in water and sewer systems along with governme...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Marsh McLennan Agency has acquired Seitz Insurance Agency in Montana. All employees, including David Seitz and Camila Skinner, the agency principals and co-owners, will join MMA and continue to operate out of their existing office locations. Seitz is...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
On a recent weeknight, three tenants of an aging Bronx building were trading apartment horror stories inside a packed ballroom lined with city bureaucrats. The occasion was the third in a series of “rental rip-off hearings,” a new forum l...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
On a recent weeknight, three tenants of an aging Bronx building were trading apartment horror stories inside a packed ballroom lined with city bureaucrats. The occasion was the third in a series of “rental rip-off hearings,” a new forum l...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Two months after the deadliest avalanche in modern California history, an analysis by leading U.S. experts is questioning the decisions by the guides to lead such a large group through dangerous terrain amid avalanche warnings. The backcountry skiers...
Posted: Apr 08, 2026
Goosehead Insurance, an independent personal lines insurance agency, has announced the appointment of Martin Thornthwaite as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, succeeding John O’Connor, who will be departing the company and pursuing other op...
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
Kalepa, a company specialising in AI-powered underwriting solutions, has appointed Audrey Howell as Head of Product to lead product vision and strategy, and drive innovation with AI advancements across the platform. In her new role, Howell aims to...
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
Honeycomb Insurance, a fast-growing digital insurer specializing in landlord and condominium associations, today announced the launch of Honeycomb Excess Liability product, giving agents a simpler and faster way to deliver...
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
Artificial Intelligence is evolving every day, and for insurance agencies, the power of AI keeps growing – with no signs of slowing down. Experts say the global AI in insurance market...
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
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Posted: Apr 07, 2026
The expansion comes as the United States, Israel and Iran agreed this week to a temporary ceasefire, easing immediate fears of further escalation in the Gulf.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
The company has deployed Parallel Web Systems’ technology to automate research and improve efficiency in insurance claims and sales operations.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
The insurer has adopted a wildfire risk model to support property-level underwriting as it enters the California homeowners market on an excess and surplus lines basis.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
The insurer has introduced an AI-enabled claims platform to automate FNOL, accelerate processing and support scalable operations.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
The company has introduced a cloud-native solution designed to automate reinsurance workflows, improve financial visibility and eliminate system upgrade cycles.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
The rise of AI is simultaneously strengthening insurers’ fraud defenses and enabling more sophisticated schemes, raising the stakes for detection and governance.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
According to new research, significant knowledge gaps exist among both consumers and financial professionals regarding … Read more
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
Two firefighters traveling in a utility vehicle along a Pennsylvania road during a search for a missing woman were killed in a head-on crash with a car, officials said. The two members of the Walnuttown Fire Company died after the …
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
RED develops disaster impact assessment tools used to measure exposure to climatic and geophysical risks.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
Zenith Risk Strategies operates out of Austin and targets the self-funded employer market.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
The news follows a related transaction in the space, as Agero agreed to acquire Urgently for $5.50 per share in cash.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
Pricing starts at $20 per month for its Builder plan.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
The platform will help Thimble update rates more quickly, adjust to market changes, and scale its short-term liability products.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
The firms expect to collaborate on investment opportunities sourced across Square Nine’s platform.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026
Steadily is now a preferred provider for Real Property Management.
Posted: Apr 07, 2026