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Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Opens Nominations for Outstanding CSR of the Year 2026

Insurance Journal

The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is proud to announce that nominations and applications are now open for the 2026 Outstanding Customer Service Representative of the Year competition—an annual competition focusing on the insurance industry&...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

DFC and Chubb reveal new partners for expanded Maritime Reinsurance plan

Reinsurance News

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Chubb have revealed six additional American insurance partners that will provide reinsurance for the DFC’s Maritime Reinsurance plan: Travelers, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Berks...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Here’s a List of Gulf Energy Infrastructure Damaged in Iran War

Insurance Journal

Dozens of refineries, oil fields, gas plants, ports and other energy infrastructure have been damaged by missile and drone strikes, five weeks into the Iran war. US President Donald Trump threatened to bring “Hell” to Iran with strikes on...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Munich Re names Andreas Moser as Global Head of Credit, Surety & Political Risk Reinsurance

Reinsurance News

Munich Re, one of Europe’s big four reinsurance companies, has appointed Andreas Moser as Global Head of Credit, Surety and Political Risk Reinsurance, effective April 1st, 2026. Having joined Munich Re in 2004 and the firm’s Financial...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

IEA Chief: Current Oil and Gas Crisis Worse Than 1973, 1979, 2002 Together

Insurance Journal

The current oil and gas crisis triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is “more serious than the ones in 1973, 1979 and 2002 together,” Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), told Le Figaro …

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Arundo Re’s combined ratio strengthened to 88.8% in 2025 as GWP rise 5%

Reinsurance News

Global reinsurer Arundo Re generated net income of €100.9 million and recorded a 5% rise in gross written premiums (GWP) to €1.427 billion in the 2025 fiscal year. In 2025, year-on-year premium growth was 6% to €1.026 billion in non-life, supporte...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump Ramps Up Threats Ahead of Deadline

Insurance Journal

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. President Donald Trump warned the country could be “taken out” …

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight,’ Says Trump, as Iran Defies Nearing Deadline

Insurance Journal

Iran showed no sign of accepting Donald Trump’s ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by the end of Tuesday, while the U.S. president threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Tehran reached a last-minute deal....

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight,’ Says Trump, as Iran Defies Looming Deadline

Insurance Journal

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as Iran showed no sign of accepting his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. in Washington –...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Rokstone expands Singapore marine team with Jackie Lan

Reinsurance News

Rokstone, the international specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA), has announced the appointment of Jackie Lan as Underwriter in its Singapore marine team. Rokstone established its Singapore marine MGA in June 2025 with a multi-year...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Non-life insurers and reinsurers drives growth at India’s GIFT City

Reinsurance News

Insurance and reinsurance volumes have expanded rapidly at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s first operational greenfield smart city, hitting $1.2 billion in 2025 from $102 million in 2020, driven largely by non-life insu...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Zenkyoren launches Guernsey-based reinsurer to diversify risk portfolio

Reinsurance News

JA Kyosai (Zenkyoren) has established a reinsurance subsidiary, Zenkyoren Re Limited, in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a Crown dependency of the United Kingdom. The new Zenkyoren Re structure, which has commenced its business operations, will be oper...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Tysers names industry veteran Richard Jenkins as Joint Deputy MD, Marine & Aviation

Reinsurance News

Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s insurance broker and part of the Australian AUB Group, has announced the appointment of Richard Jenkins as Joint Deputy Managing Director, Marine & Aviation. In his new position, Jenkins will work alongside his c...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Maker of Stanley Tumblers Prevails in Lawsuit Over Lead Scare

Insurance Journal

A federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the maker of Stanley tumblers of concealing that the popular water bottles contained lead. In a decision on April 3, U.S. District Judge Tana Lin in Seattle said consumers did not &#8...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Yes, Motorist Can Sue for Pothole Injury if the City Knew, Mississippi High Court Says

Insurance Journal

No, a municipality is not always immune from negligence claims, and yes, a motorist can sue the city government for injuries caused by an unrepaired pothole if the city was aware of the hazard, the Mississippi Supreme Court concluded last …

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Connecticut Weighs P/C Insurance Surcharge to Fund Local Infrastructure Resilience

Insurance Journal

Connecticut lawmakers are considering placing a 5% surcharge on commercial property/casualty insurance policies for fossil fuels-related companies at a time when rising insurance premiums and utility bills are concerns. The surcharge is intended help...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Record Low Colorado Mountain Snow Doesn’t Bode Well for Drought-Stricken West

Insurance Journal

Hydrologist Maureen Gutsch trudged through the mud and slush to confirm a grim picture: Colorado just had its worst snowpack since statewide recordkeeping began in 1941. Even more troubling, mountain snow accumulations peaked a month early and contai...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Iowa Contractor Charged for Public Adjusting Without a License

Insurance Journal

An Iowa contractor has been charged with acting as a public adjuster without a license and insurance fraud. Joseph Starr, 39, of Rockwell, was charged with two counts of acting as a public adjuster without a license and one count …

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Appetite remains strong as property reinsurance rates fall in India at April 1: Gallagher Re

Reinsurance News

At the April 1 renewals in India, Gallagher Re saw broad softening of risk-adjusted rates in the majority of lines and treaties across the country’s property segment, as loss-free and well-performing programmes achieved -10% to -15% rate reduction...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

San Francisco House Prices Hit Record $2.15 Million on AI Boom

Insurance Journal

San Francisco’s median house price jumped to a record $2.15 million in March, up 18% from a year earlier as wealth generated by artificial intelligence startups flooded the city, according to brokerage Compass Inc. Condo prices also surged, ris...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

As Coastal Homeowners Stock Up on Sand, Those Near Cranberry Bogs Pay Price

Insurance Journal

For four years, since Larry Lewis moved to Cranberry Village in Massachusetts he’s heard the rumble of trucks and excavators from a sand excavation site owned by cranberry grower A.D. Makepeace. The noise is a nuisance, but his real concern &#8...

Posted: Apr 07, 2026

Arc Legal appoints Ashley Law as Chief Executive Officer

Reinsurance News

Arc Legal Group, part of ANV Group Holdings and a provider of legal expenses insurance and assistance products, has announced the appointment of Ashley Law as Chief Executive Officer. This follows Lee Taylor’s decision to step down from the role f...

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Jones Day Law Firm Says Hackers Accessed Some Clients’ Data

Insurance Journal

Hackers have breached Jones Day and accessed the files of 10 clients, the law firm said on Monday. A prolific cybercriminal group known as Silent took credit for the attack, listing Jones Day among its victims on an extortion website. …

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Aon updates compensation database for AI roles

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The update also introduces tools to help HR teams keep pace with changing job structures.

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Aon selects VIPR to automate delegated authority operations

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The agreement will see Aon deploy VIPR’s technology suite.

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Opendoor to acquire Doma’s escrow operations

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The deal includes a partnership with Fannie Mae.

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Markel appoints head of U.S. ocean cargo

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He will be based in New York.

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Origami Risk Expands Platform with AI, Workflow Automation Tools

IIR

The company has introduced new solutions to automate claims, streamline policy transfers and improve payroll-based billing workflows.

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Majesco Launches Spring ’26 Release with AI, Workflow Enhancements

IIR

The company has introduced new capabilities to streamline operations, embed AI and improve performance across property/casualty and life insurance core systems.

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Quandri Expands Integrations with Vertafore AMS360, HawkSoft

IIR

The company has added new agency management system integrations to extend AI-driven renewal automation to a broader base of North American agencies.

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

The Leadership Gap We’re Misreading

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The Leadership Gap We’re Misreading Leadership

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Old Republic forms new insurance company

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Old Republic Property is the seventh new specialty operating company that Old Republic has launched since 2021.

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Gallagher launches P&C practice in Norway

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The company appointed Morten Aaserud as head of Large and Complex Risk in Norway.

Posted: Apr 06, 2026

DOXA acquires Jupiter Underwriting Group

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The Jupiter Underwriting Group represents an AM-Best A rated insurance carrier.

Posted: Apr 06, 2026