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Anthropic Thwarts Hacker Attempts to Misuse Claude AI for Cybercrime

Insurance Journal

Anthropic said on Wednesday it had detected and blocked hackers attempting to misuse its Claude AI system to write phishing emails, create malicious code and circumvent safety filters. The company’s findings, published in a report, highlight gr...

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Viewpoint: Why Reinsurance Industry Often Struggles to Manage Market Cycles

Insurance Journal

“We must maintain underwriting discipline.” This phrase is arguably the most repeated mantra in the reinsurance industry over the past two years, and you will struggle to find anyone in the market who would disagree with that idea. The re...

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Cyber Outlook Report Finds Gaps, Outlines Holistic Approach to Protections

Insurance Journal

As the cyber market matures, it’s increasingly evident that fighting off cyberattacks is going to be an ongoing team effort. Brokers, carriers, cybersecurity organizations and insureds all play a role, from security to training to assessing ade...

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

WV Commissioner Wants Input on What Coverages Should Be on Surplus Lines List

Insurance Journal

The West Virginia Office of the Insurance Commissioner is aking for input on what coverages and classes should be on the surplus lines export list. In keeping with state law, agents and brokers hoping to place types of coverage that …

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Katrina 2005-2025: Lessons Learned

Insurance Journal

Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29, 2005, with the eye of the Category 3 hurricane centered on Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, though the storm is remembered largely because of the devastation to New Orleans, Louisiana. Over 1,800 people died &...

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Katrina 2005-2025: Property Policy Evolution

Insurance Journal

Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29, 2005, with the eye of the Category 3 hurricane centered on Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, though the storm is remembered largely because of the devastation to New Orleans, Louisiana. Over 1,800 people died &...

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Trump Delays Mercury Pollution Rule, Helps Texas Coal Plants

Insurance Journal

For Donna Thomas, smokestacks are a typical sight from her home in Fort Bend County. Since she was a child, she has seen the coal and natural gas-powered W.A. Parish Generating Station puff clouds of haze during the day and …

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Highstreet Joins Cornhuskers in Three-Year Food Bank Partnership

Insurance Journal

Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services has announced a three-year partnership with the University of Nebraska that supports the school’s football, volleyball and basketball teams. The full-service independent insurance agency has offices...

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Lottery for Louisiana Fortify Homes Program Grants Opening in State’s Coastal Zone

Insurance Journal

Registration for the next round of Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) grants will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. According to a press release, 500 grants are available in …

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Lottery for Louisiana Fortify Homes Program Grants Opening in Coastal Zone

Insurance Journal

Registration for the next round of Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) grants will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. According to a press release, 500 grants are available in …

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Viewpoint: Earthquake Insurance and Surplus Lines: Clarifying A Legal Grey Zone

Insurance Journal

The California property insurance market is undergoing a dramatic shift. As admitted carriers restrict their appetite for business in the state—particularly in high-risk zones—surplus lines insurers are increasingly stepping in to write residential p...

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Man Staged Theft of His Own Vehicle for Insurance Money

Insurance Journal

A New York man admitted he staged the theft of his own car in order to collect on his insurance funds Jonathan D. Martinelli pled guilty in May to a charge of third-degree insurance fraud in Union County Superior Court …

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

People Moves: Westfield Names Haagen as Chief Underwriting Officer

Insurance Journal

Westfield, headquartered in Westfield Center, Ohio, named Henning Haagen as chief underwriting officer (CUO). Assuming the role on Sept. 2 and based in Westfield’s New York City office, Haagen will oversee the development and execution of enter...

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Most Losses in Destructive Eaton Fire Tied to Conflagration Hazard, Report Shows

Insurance Journal

When the Eaton Fire burned in Los Angeles County in early January, 75% of the structures in the fire perimeter had a low to moderate wildfire hazard, but they carried a high to very high conflagration hazard. Eighty-four percent of …

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

EU Considers Secondary Sanctions to Hit Russia’s War Effort

Insurance Journal

The European Union is mulling introducing secondary sanctions in an effort to prevent third countries from helping Russia circumvent the bloc’s existing punitive measures against Moscow, according to people familiar with the matter. The EU is w...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

International Coalition Calls Out Three Chinese Companies Over Hacking Campaign

Insurance Journal

An unusually broad coalition composed of the United States, its traditional English-speaking allies, and other nations including Germany, Italy and Japan is calling out three Chinese companies over alleged hacking activity. In a 37-page advisory publ...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Insurity Unveils New Interface for Marine Cargo Platform

IIR

Insurity has introduced a redesigned user experience to support global marine cargo insurance operations and reinforce its technology investment in the sector.

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

SunCar, NIO Expand Partnership on Insurance for EV Models

IIR

SunCar has expanded its collaboration with NIO to offer smart auto insurance services for the ES8 and ONVO L90 electric vehicles in China.

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Employers Leaving Valuable Benefits on the Table: HUB

Insurance Forums

While organizations want to make thoughtful investments in employee benefits, they often rely on incomplete … Read more

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

A New Vibe for Insurance Technology

IIR

Vibe coding lets insurers use AI and natural language to build solutions faster, reducing barriers and sparking innovation.

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Sompo to acquire Aspen for $3.5 billion

coverager

Aspen announced the launch of its IPO in late April.

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Westfield announces Henning Haagen as chief underwriting officer

coverager

Haagen joins Westfield from HIVE Underwriters Limited.

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Liberty Mutual Re and Safehub launch earthquake insurance solution

coverager

The companies announced the launch of ShakeNet Parametric.

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Manulife Canada unveils streamlined platform for travel agents

coverager

The new platform promises new tools and enhanced technology that will continuously evolve to meet the needs of travel professionals and customers.

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

DecSight by Canopy Connect Turns Dec Pages into Data

coverager

Canopy Connect announced a major upgrade to DecSight™, a document processing solution for insurance documents. It accurately extracts key details from insurance documents from all insurance carriers in a consistent format.

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

State Farm pulls back on ADT program

coverager

Guideline has ~65,000 customers.

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Beazley Promotes Jenny Han to Environmental Liability Focus Group Leader

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Beazley Promotes Jenny Han to Environmental Liability Focus Group Leader...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

The Hartford Names Vladimir Stojanovic as New Head of Enterprise Strategy

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post The Hartford Names Vladimir Stojanovic as New Head of Enterprise Strate...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

AIG Names Scott Hallworth as New Chief Digital Officer to Lead GenAI Strategy

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post AIG Names Scott Hallworth as New Chief Digital Officer to Lead GenA...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

HDI Global Appoints Fellipe Aguiar as New Head of Energy & Power Underwriting U.S.

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post HDI Global Appoints Fellipe Aguiar as New Head of Energy & P...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Offers Free CE Programs

Insurance Journal

AUSTIN, TX., AUG 27, 2025 – The Risk and Insurance Education Alliance, the leader in professional education for the risk and insurance industry for over 50 years, is pleased to announce a special offer for new Alliance members. Individuals who &#8230...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Are You a 2026 Risk & Insurance Executive to Watch?

Risk & Insurance

Executives to Watch are insurance carrier executives who are taking on or have recently taken on a substantial new area of responsibility. The post Are...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

How Climate Variability Threatens Corn Growers

Insurance Journal

Robb Rynd and his brother grew up farming and wanted to do more of it outside their day jobs, so they went in together on what’s now a little over 200 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and sorghum. Last year …

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Crumbling Michigan Dam Reveals Potential Risks of Private Hydroelectric Ownership

Insurance Journal

Amid stacked rows of brightly colored plastic kayaks and canoes, Khrystal Crosno recently helped an Ann Arbor family begin a floating trip along the scenic AuTrain River. The Earl family should spot turtles, herons and river otters during the 7-mile...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Employment Claims Surge as Workplace Transformation Creates New Risk Exposures

Risk & Insurance

Organizations grapple with AI, return-to-office policies and evolving regulations while 42% expect claim frequency to increase: QBE report. The post

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Peak Re’s GWP climb 25% to $1.1bn in H1’25

Reinsurance News

Fosun International Limited has released the unaudited results for Hong Kong-based global reinsurer Peak Re for the first half of 2025, reporting gross written premiums (GWP) of $1.06 billion, a 25.1% increase compared to the same period a year ea...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Man Uses Old Baseball Players’ Names in Class Action Settlement Fraud Scheme

Carrier Management

Man Uses Old Baseball Players’ Names in Class Action Settlement Fraud Scheme A Tennessee man with the same name as...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

In Safety Bid, US Considers Defunding States Over Truck Driver English Proficiency Rules

Carrier Management

In Safety Bid, US Considers Defunding States Over Truck Driver English Proficiency Rules The...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

North Carolina Boasts Largest Deployment of AI-Powered Traffic Signals

Carrier Management

North Carolina Boasts Largest Deployment of AI-Powered Traffic Signals Last m...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Texas Serial Arsonist Charged With Starting Hay Bale Fires

Insurance Journal

A serial arsonist in Lavaca County, Texas pleaded guilty to one count of felony vehicle arson and admitted to starting six hay bale fires dating to 2024, the Texas Department of Insurance announced this week. The Hallettsville Police Department arres...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Louisiana Governor: No ‘Immediate Danger’ After Auto Plant Fire

Insurance Journal

Following a massive fire on Friday at an automotive lubricant plant in southeast Louisiana, residents are reporting soot on cars and oily residue in nearby bodies of water. But Gov. Jeff Landry said that there is no indication of an …

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Chariot Re appoints Reena Pally as Chief Investment Officer

Reinsurance News

Chariot Re, a newly established Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance company, has appointed Reena Pally as Chief Investment Officer, effective 1st September 2025. Chariot Re launched in 2025 with co-sponsorship from MetLife and General Atlan...

Posted: Aug 27, 2025