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Trump Won’t Rule Out Military Force to Acquire Greenland

Insurance Journal

President Donald Trump won’t rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland, the White House said, escalating tension with Denmark, a fellow NATO member, over a dispute that’s surged back into public view following the ouster of...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Carrick Group appoints Smith and Mills to key roles in London and Bermuda

Reinsurance News

Carrick Group Limited, a Bermuda-based international non-life legacy insurer, has announced the appointments of Alex Smith as Senior Vice President, Operations, in London, and Aidan Mills as Vice President of M&A, in Bermuda. Smith brings more...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Arctic Freeze Deepens Europe’s Travel and Power Strains

Insurance Journal

A wave of Arctic air blanketed Europe with frigid weather and intense snowfall, snarling travel and triggering power outages in some areas. Northerly winds driven by high pressure systems in the Atlantic and Arctic caused temperatures to plummet Mond...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Cowbell announces next cycle of growth and appoints John Botros as CFO

Reinsurance News

Cowbell, a cyber and specialty insurance provider focused on small and medium-sized enterprises, has announced the next cycle of its organisational journey, aimed at accelerating global growth while advancing profitability and scale, alongside the...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Cowbell announces next cycle of growth and names John Botros as CFO

Reinsurance News

Cowbell, a cyber and specialty insurance provider focused on small and medium-sized enterprises, has announced the next cycle of its organisational journey, aimed at accelerating global growth while advancing profitability and scale, alongside the...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

QBE Re announces debut $550m casualty sidecar

Reinsurance News

QBE Re, the reinsurance division of global insurance group QBE, has completed its debut casualty sidecar, George Street Re, marking its entry into the sidecar market through a fully collateralized quota share reinsurance transaction exceeding $550...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Governments, Regulators Increase Scrutiny of Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek

Insurance Journal

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which said in January it had developed an AI model to rival ChatGPT at much lower cost, has come under scrutiny in some countries for its security policies and privacy practices. According to its own privacy …

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Nestle Recalls Infant Formula Batches in 25 Countries Over Toxin Risk

Insurance Journal

Nestle said it was recalling some batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, mostly in Europe, due to possible contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The recall, which began on a …

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Neptune Flood adds underwriting capacity through new Lloyd’s syndicate partnership

Reinsurance News

Neptune Flood, a private flood insurance provider in the US, has entered into a strategic partnership with Somers Syndicate 3705 to bring additional underwriting capacity to support its suite of insurance offerings. Somers Syndicate 3705 is the Ll...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Blenheim launches specialty trade-related MGA led by Ed Parker

Reinsurance News

Blenheim Partnerships, part of the White Bear Group, has launched its specialty trade-related managing general agent (MGA), to be led by Ed Parker. The MGA is backed by Blenheim Underwriting alongside other well-known markets, including some Lloyd...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Malakut appoints Sajith Kumar as Chief Commercial Officer, Middle East

Reinsurance News

Malakut, an independent multinational insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Sajith Kumar to the newly established role of Chief Commercial Officer, Middle East. In this position, Kumar will be based at the company’s Du...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Viewpoint: The Convergence of Autonomy and Intelligence Is Reshaping Insurance

Insurance Journal

The adoption of AI in insurance is a mixed bag, marked by ambitious experimentation on one hand and structural hesitation on the other. The intent to deploy AI is high, and the expectations are rising just as quickly. Recent industry …

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

MetLife & General Atlantic-backed Chariot Re complete second reinsurance deal

Reinsurance News

Chariot Re, an independent Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance company, has announced the completion of its second reinsurance transaction. The agreement, signed with Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company, a Nebraska-based affiliate of...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Private Equity Firms Expected to Unleash Middle-Market M&A Deals, Survey Says

Insurance Journal

M&A activity is expected to rise among midsize companies as private equity firms become more willing to do deals, according to a Citizens Financial survey of about 400 companies. Executives at middle market companies and private equity firms are...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Xceedance enters agent and broker ecosystem with Marble Box acquisition

Reinsurance News

Xceedance, a global provider of technology-driven business solutions for the insurance industry, has acquired Marble Box, a company providing specialised back-office support and virtual assistant services for independent insurance brokers. With th...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

People Moves: Doss Assumes Role of Vice President, Personal Lines Underwriting; The Jacobson Group A...

Insurance Journal

Doss Assumes Role of Vice President, Personal Lines Underwriting Justin Doss assumed the role of vice president, personal lines underwriting at RLI Corp., headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. In this executive role, he will lead underwriting and distri...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

People Moves: Doss Assumes Role of VP, Personal Lines Underwriting; The Jacobson Group Hires Pinkham...

Insurance Journal

Doss Assumes Role of Vice President, Personal Lines Underwriting Justin Doss assumed the role of vice president, personal lines underwriting at RLI Corp., headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. In this executive role, he will lead underwriting and distri...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Coalition expands cyber coverage to UK Crown Dependencies and Gibraltar

Reinsurance News

Coalition, an active insurer focused on preventing digital risks, has expanded its UK operations to include organisations domiciled in the Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, the remaining Channel Islands, and Gibraltar. The move marks significant broa...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

People Moves: W. R. Berkley Makes Executive Appointments; Everest Group Names Habayeb CFO

Insurance Journal

W.R. Berkley Corp., headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, named Lee Iannarone executive vice president. He is succeeded by Stephen Kennedy, who has been named senior vice president and general counsel. Iannarone began his tenure with the company i...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Volkswagen, Porsche Recall Over 500,000 Vehicles With Rearview Camera Glitch

Insurance Journal

Problems with the rearview mirror have forced Porsche and now parent company Volkswagen to recall over half a million vehicles collectively in the United States, where the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the latest round of m...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Relief But Questions on Agents’ Duties to Insureds After Florida Court Ruling

Insurance Journal

Florida insurance agents and brokers can breathe at least a little easier after a state appeals court effectively reversed hefty damages in a case that had threatened to expand agents’ duties to insureds as well as their liability in coverage &...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

New Jerseyans Get $86 Million in Medical Debt Relief

Insurance Journal

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that more than 53,000 residents will see a combined $86 million in medical bills abolished as a result of the state’s ongoing partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. This marks the state...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

New York Regulates Consumer Litigation Financing

Insurance Journal

New York State has a new law that regulates the industry that provides consumers with funds for living expenses while their legal cases are in process in exchange for a share of any settlement or judgment. Under such contracts, consumers …

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

MAPFRE Accuses AAA of Violating Long-Time Exclusive Marketing Agreement

Insurance Journal

The biggest auto insurer in Massachusetts is at odds with the AAA Northeast division it says is violating an exclusive 20-year joint marketing agreement that is worth $200 million a year in premiums to the insurer. In a lawsuit in …

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Southern California Aerospace Firm to Pay $1.5M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Insurance Journal

An aerospace and defense electronics company based in Chatsworth, California, agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by supplying aircraft parts to the military that did not meet contract specification...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Their Homes Survived The LA Wildfires; A Year Later They Fear Living in Them

Insurance Journal

“DANGER: Lead Work Area” reads a sign on a front door of an Altadena home. “May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to the central nervous system.” Block after block there are reminders that contaminants still...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Tal Winkler appointed Senior Treaty Underwriter at Echo Re and DEVK Re

Reinsurance News

Echo Reinsurance Limited (Echo Re), a Swiss-based reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Tal Winkler as Senior Treaty Underwriter at Echo Re and DEVK Re. Both Echo Re and DEVK Re are fully owned subsidiaries of DEVK Sach- und HUK-Versicherung...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Claims Veteran Peter Macdonald Talks to Risk & Insurance

Risk & Insurance

The way claims executives manage their teams has evolved significantly over the years. The post Claims Veteran Peter Macdonald Talks to Risk &#03...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

HawkSoft Integrates Sonant Voice AI to Automate Call Handling

IIR

The integration enables insurance agencies to log calls, route tasks, and create notes directly in HawkSoft’s management system.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Insurance Consumers Divided Over AI Use, Want Agent Involvement

IA Magazine

Clients place significant value on the human expertise offered by their independent insurance agent and have mixed feelings about their agent’s artificial intelligence (AI) use.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Rising Cost Pressures Outpacing Gains in Workforce Well-Being: MetLife

Insurance Forums

Less than half of America’s workforce is holistically healthy as employees battle rising costs and … Read more

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

JPMorgan, Citi Extending Mortgage Relief for LA Wildfire Victims

Insurance Journal

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said a group of major banks have agreed to extend mortgage relief for Los Angeles wildfire victims, as the area struggles to rebuild one year after the devastating blazes. Wells Fargo & Co., JPMorgan Chase & &#823...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Good Times for U.S. P/C Insurers May Not Last; Auto Challenges Ahead

Carrier Management

Good Times for U.S. P/C Insurers May Not Last; Auto Challenges A...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Embedded Insurance: How It Works and What it Means for Agents

coverager

As the embedded insurance market continues to grow, carriers and MGAs who prioritize API-first platforms, real-time data, and regulatory compliance will be best suited to take advantage of the momentum.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Peter Zaffino to step down as AIG CEO

coverager

Zaffino has led AIG since 2021 and will remain involved through an orderly transition.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

The Hartford opens tech hub in Columbus

coverager

The new hub, located at Easton Town Center, will house around 75 employees.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026