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Baidu Robotaxis Freeze Mid-Ride in Wuhan, Trap Passengers

Insurance Journal

A number of Baidu Inc.’s Apollo Go robotaxis suddenly stopped on the streets of China’s Wuhan city on Tuesday, trapping passengers in vehicles and raising concerns about the safety and reliability of autonomous driving technology. Wuhan p...

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

Perplexity AI Machine Accused of Sharing Data With Meta, Google

Insurance Journal

Perplexity AI Inc. was accused in a lawsuit of surreptitiously sharing the personal information of its users with Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google in violation of California privacy laws. As soon as users log into Perplexity&#8217...

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

EPA Watchdog Finds Nation’s Most Toxic Are Vulnerable to Flooding, Wildfires

Insurance Journal

About 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans in surrounding communities, the internal watchdog at the U.S. Environmental Pr...

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

EPA Watchdog Finds Nation’s Most Toxic Sites Are Vulnerable to Flooding, Wildfires

Insurance Journal

About 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans in surrounding communities, the internal watchdog at the U.S. Environmental Pr...

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

Viewpoint: Why Brokers Struggle to Navigate Data Complexity and What to Do About It

Insurance Journal

The insurance industry relies on data to assess and price risks, and to develop products that meet policyholders’ needs. Insurance agencies and brokerages collect data about customers and their risks, and this data in turn is exchanged with und...

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

People Moves: Lockton Expands California Footprint in Life Sciences

Insurance Journal

Lockton has expanded its presence in California across the evolving life sciences sector, hiring Cristina Varner as senior vice president and life sciences practice leader for the West region. Varner has more than 25 years of experience in the life &...

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

People Moves: Patriot Growth Names Bowie National Cyber Leader

Insurance Journal

Patriot Growth Insurance Services, headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, named Jason Bowie as national cyber practice leader. Bowie has more than 15 years of experience in the insurance brokerage industry, with a background in cyber liabili...

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

Judge Says Penn Must Turn Over Information About Jewish Employees to EEOC

Insurance Journal

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination but said it did not have to reveal any …

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

Judge Says Penn Must Turn Over Information on Jewish Employees to EEOC

Insurance Journal

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination but said it did not have to reveal any …

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

California Drought, Wildfire Risks Grow as Snow Falls Short

Insurance Journal

California is heading into its dry season with just a fraction of the snow it typically has across its highest peaks at the end of its winter months, raising the prospects of drought across the most populous U.S. state. Statewide, …

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

Japanese buyers achieved significant price improvements at April 1 renewal, T&Cs stable: Aon

Reinsurance News

Japan’s insurers secured favourable terms and pricing reductions during the April 1 reinsurance renewal season, supported by strong financial results, a lack of major catastrophe losses, and abundant capacity, according to global broking gro...

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

Man Charged in Phony Vehicle Accident Reporting Scheme

Insurance Journal

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a York County man accused of buying scrapped vehicles at a bargain, insuring them, and reporting accidents that never happened to receive lucrative insurance payouts. Taofiq Salami,...

Posted: Apr 02, 2026

HawkSoft and PathwayPort Announce Auditable Insurance Workflow Automation

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Integration that enables compliant, auditable insurance workflow automation for independent agencies. PathwayPort has enhanced its current API integration with HawkSoft to further enable independent insurance agencies to automate client communication...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Liberty Mutual appoints Ownwell

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The company is also appointed with Homeowners of America Insurance Company, Markel, and Porch Group.

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Rush Insurance Group raises $5.8 million in private offering

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The filing indicates that Oak Investment Partners was involved in the offering.

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Monthly Briefing: Agency Appointment Trends (P&C & L&H)

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The agency says it is backed by a venture capital firm and a large property and casualty insurer, and plans to expand its team and distribution.

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Pendulum Swings Continue to Shape Insurance Technology Strategy

IIR

Insurance CIOs navigate recurring tradeoffs—from centralization to cloud—as strategic decisions swing between extremes rather than settling at a fixed point.

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

BGAs, IMOs Double Down on Growth, Tech, and Scale: Study

Insurance Forums

Independent distribution intermediaries are ramping up efforts to drive growth, invest in technology, and deepen … Read more

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Liberty Mutual Names Vlad Barbalat to Lead Global Risk, Capital Alignment

IIR

The insurer has created a new leadership structure to align Global Risk Solutions and Investments while maintaining separate business operations.

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

BarmeniaGothaer Adopts Clearwater, Bloomberg Investment Platform

IIR

The asset manager has implemented a unified front-to-back platform to improve data integration, transparency and risk oversight across investments.

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Chris Murphy Joins Verisk as Claims Sales Leader

IIR

The former Guidewire executive will oversee sales strategy and client engagement for Verisk’s Claims Solutions division.

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Allstate Joins Mobile Insurance App Leader GEICO; Top Carriers Expand Telematics Services: Kenova

Carrier Management

Allstate Joins Mobile Insurance App Leader GEICO; Top Carriers Expand Telematics Services: Kenova Keynov...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites Vulnerable to Flooding, Wildfires EPA Watchdog Says

Carrier Management

Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites Vulnerable to Flooding, Wildfires EPA Watchdog Says About 100 of the n...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

New DOJ Policy to Lessen Penalties for Companies That Self-Report Criminal Misconduct

Carrier Management

New DOJ Policy to Lessen Penalties for Companies That Self-Report Criminal...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Allstate Joins Mobile Insurance App Leaders; Top Carriers Expand Telematics Services: Kenova

Carrier Management

Allstate Joins Mobile Insurance App Leaders; Top Carriers Expand Telematics Services: Kenova Keynova Gro...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Top 5 Spring Weather Risks for Homeowners

Carrier Management

Top 5 Spring Weathe...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Senator’s Probe Reveals Lack of Transparency in Remote Assistance Use in Self-Driving Cars

Carrier Management

Senator’s Probe Reveals Lack of Transparency in Remote Assistance Use in Self-D...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Elon Musk Must Face Class Action Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake, Judge Rules

Insurance Journal

A federal judge on Tuesday said former Twitter investors who accused Elon Musk of defrauding them by waiting too long to disclose his initial investment in the social media company may pursue their case as a class action. The decision …

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

AIG CEO doubles down on AI strategy amid complex risk landscape

Reinsurance News

In a letter to shareholders accompanying AIG’s annual report, chairman and CEO Peter Zaffino emphasised the firm’s commitment to accelerating its AI strategy and strengthening long-term growth. He framed this ambition against an increasingly...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Public Adjuster Accused of Swiping $600,000 in Hurricane Ian Insurance Payments

Insurance Journal

A Florida public adjuster, already facing prosecution for similar alleged misappropriation in 2024, now stands accused of diverting more than $600,000 in insurance settlements for homeowners hit by Hurricane Ian. Francisco Javier Chaparro-Araus, 46,...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Man Who Crashed Into Michigan Synagogue Was Inspired Hezbollah: FBI

Insurance Journal

An armed man who crashed his pickup truck into a major Detroit-area synagogue earlier in March was inspired by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and had sought to inflict as much damage as he could on Jewish people, the FBI …

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Cities and Villages Mutual

Insurance Journal

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “a-” (Excellent) of Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

AM Specialty Insurance announces series of promotions

Reinsurance News

AM Specialty Insurance Group (ASIG), a provider of specialty insurance solutions, has announced a series of promotions across AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) US and ASIC UK. Duncan Daniel has been promoted to Vice President, Underwriting at...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Giuliani Fails to Get $10 Million Sexual Harassment Suit in New York Dismissed

Insurance Journal

A New York judge has ruled that former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani must face a $10 million lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and wage theft. Judge Nicholas Moyne, of the state Supreme Court for New York …

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Acrisure completes acquisition of MGA Vave from Canopius

Reinsurance News

Acrisure, a global fintech leader, has completed its previously announced acquisition of specialty re/insurer Canopius Group’s technology-driven property managing general agent (MGA), Vave. As per the terms of the deal, Vave now forms part o...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Student Shoots a Teacher at Texas High School Before Fatally Shooting Self

Insurance Journal

A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself Monday, according to authorities, who were still investigating what led to the early morning attack. No other injuries were reported at Hill Country College &#8...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Texas AG Sues Container Company Over Chemical Fire

Insurance Journal

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Permian Basin Containers, LLC (“PBC”) and related entities for violations of Texas environmental laws and regulations after the company caused a catastrophic chemical fire in Odess...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Growth in capacity from existing and new casualty players at April 1 renewals: Gallagher Re’s Shah

Reinsurance News

Despite competitive terms, capacity in the casualty reinsurance market increased at the April 1st, 2026, reinsurance renewals, supported by both existing players and new entrants, according to Chirag Shah, Global Head of Casualty at Gallagher Re....

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Data Centers Powering AI Create Unprecedented Risk Accumulation Challenges for Insurers

Risk & Insurance

Construction costs for a single data center location can exceed $20 billion — double once technology is installed — creating concentration exposures in catastrophe-prone areas, according to Swiss Re Institute. The post

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Henry To appointed Chairman of Howden Re Hong Kong

Reinsurance News

Global reinsurance broker Howden Re has announced the appointment of industry veteran Henry To as Chairman of its Hong Kong operations, a strategic move aimed at accelerating the firm’s growth across Greater China and the wider Asia-Pacific region...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Telematics and Trust: The UBI Revolution

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Posted: Apr 01, 2026

AI: Insurance Fraud Wake-Up Call

Insurance Thought Leadership

AI: Insurance Fraud Wake-Up Call Claims

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Iranian Missile Hit Oil Tanker in Qatari Waters, Qatar Says

Insurance Journal

An oil tanker leased to state-owned QatarEnergy was hit by an Iranian cruise missile on Wednesday in Qatari waters, the defense ministry said. Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles coming from Iran. Two were intercepted while the third hit &#82...

Posted: Apr 01, 2026

Workforce Instability Now a Primary Safety Risk, Industry Listening Tour Finds

Risk & Insurance

The American Society of Safety Professionals identified five themes reshaping workplace safety, including skills gap as a result of demographic shifts. The post

Posted: Apr 01, 2026