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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

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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

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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

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

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Combined Insurance unveils Chubb Benefits brand

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Chubb Benefits is headquartered in Chicago and has a history spanning more than 100 years in the supplemental insurance market.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

TPG and Jackson Financial announce partnership

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TPG will make a $500 million minority investment in Jackson.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

SageSure closes Olympus acquisition

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The transaction was finalized on January 2, 2026.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Benekiva partners with Juice Financial

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Under the partnership, insurers using Benekiva’s claims platform gain access to Juice Financial’s payments infrastructure.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Zurich partners with Players Health

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The Critical Injury Protection Insurance policy provides cover to the college or collective for NIL contract payments.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

New report from Vertafore reveals what consumers expect from their independent agents

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While policyholders continue to rely on independent agents for expertise, they now expect faster service, clearer communication, and more digital access.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Nichols Cauley unifies accounting, insurance, advisory in Madison Dearborn-backed platform

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The combined platform brings together accounting, tax, audit, insurance, and transaction advisory services.

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Trucordia Acquires First Texas Agency

Insurance Journal

Trucordia announced the acquisition of the First Texas Agency business, based in Houston, Texas. With a commitment to guiding clients with education about insurance solutions, First Texas Agency builds strong client relationships throughout the Houst...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Houston Homeowners Win Hurricane Harvey Appeal Against Feds

Insurance Journal

A federal appeals court has ruled that the government is liable for damage to homes that flooded upstream of the Addicks and Barker dams after Hurricane Harvey unleashed more than 50 inches of rainfall on the Houston region in 2017. …

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Moody’s Ratings maintains stable outlook on global P&C insurance for 2026

Reinsurance News

Moody’s Ratings has maintained its stable outlook on the global property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector for 2026, with the rating agency expecting carriers to continue to generate good profitability and strong capitalisation against...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Middle Market M&A Deals Expected to Rise: Survey

Carrier Management

Middle Market M&A Deals Expected to Rise: Survey M&A activity is expected...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

First Atlantic Hurricane Forecast for 2026 Suggests Season Close to 30-Year Norm

Carrier Management

First Atlantic Hurricane Forecast for 2026 Suggests Season Close to 3...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Zurich and Players Health Form Injury Insurance for NIL era of College Sports

Insurance Journal

Zurich North America and Players Health, a provider of athlete safety and insurance solutions, have teamed up to introduce a Critical Injury Protection Insurance solution for colleges, universities, collectives and their student athletes who receive...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Zurich and Players Health Form Injury Insurance for NIL Era of College Sports

Insurance Journal

Zurich North America and Players Health, a provider of athlete safety and insurance solutions, have teamed up to introduce a critical injury protection insurance solution for colleges, universities, collectives and their student athletes who receive...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

People Moves: Westfield Specialty Taps Sompo’s Röskau for New Company Market Unit

Insurance Journal

Westfield Specialty announced the appointment of Cornelia Röskau as chief executive officer of the newly formed Europe company market, Westfield Specialty Europe, which will begin underwriting business in April, subject to regulatory approval. She wi...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Sompo names Haixia Zhao as President of APAC Reinsurance & CUO, Global Specialty

Reinsurance News

Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance, has appointed Haixia Zhao as President of APAC Reinsurance and Chief Underwriting Officer, Global Specialty. Zhao brings more than two decades of re/insurance...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Morningstar: A Year Later, LA Wildfires Were ‘Significant Stress Event’ for Insurance Sector

Insurance Journal

In a report one year on from the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025, which started on Jan. 7, Morningstar DBS Research issued a perspective that called the fires “a significant stress event” for California’s property/casualty insura...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Morningstar: A Year Later, LA Wildfires Were ‘Significant Stress Event’ for Insurance

Insurance Journal

In a report one year on from the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025, which started on Jan. 7, Morningstar DBS Research issued a perspective that called the fires “a significant stress event” for California’s property/casualty insura...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Gallagher integrates AssuredPartners aviation team into global aerospace practice

Reinsurance News

Global re/insurance broking group Gallagher has announced the integration of the AssuredPartners aviation and aerospace team into its global aerospace practice, creating a worldwide division of nearly 600 specialist risk professionals. This integr...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Xceedance Acquires Illinois-Based Marble Box

Insurance Journal

Xceedance, a global provider of technology-driven business solutions for the insurance industry, today announced its acquisition of Marble Box, a company delivering tailored operational support and process optimization solutions to independent insura...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

OneNexus and Travelers partner to launch surety platform for energy sector

Reinsurance News

The financial technology and insurance platform, OneNexus, has formed a strategic partnership with The Travelers Companies, Inc., a North American surety provider, establishing a new surety program specifically designed for the energy sector. Thro...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Millions at Risk of Los Angeles-Style Wildfires in Australia

Insurance Journal

Millions of people living on the expanding outskirts of Australia’s major cities face an increasing risk of urban wildfires similar to the deadly blazes in Los Angeles last year. Suburbs on the fringes of centers including Sydney, Melbourne and...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Aon Extends Employment Agreement With CEO Case

Carrier Management

Aon Extends Employment Agreement With CEO Case Aon Corp. said it has extended its contract with President and C...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Breaking: Andersen to Replace Zaffino as CEO of AIG on June 1

Carrier Management

Breaking: Andersen to Replace Zaffino as CEO of AIG on June 1 American I...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Silicon Valley Summit Highlights Humanoid Robots, But Skepticism Remains

Carrier Management

Silicon Valley Summit Highlights Humanoid Robots, But Skepticism Remains Robots have long been seen as...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026