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Meta Pledges $1 Billion to Build AI Data Center in Wisconsin

Insurance Journal

Meta Platforms Inc. is spending more than $1 billion to build a data center in Wisconsin that will power artificial intelligence work, its latest investment in the infrastructure needed for the fast-moving AI race. The 700,000 square-foot data center...

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

‘Three-way dialogue’ key to claims success and broker confidence: DCL

Reinsurance News

Open, ongoing dialogue between insurer, broker and policyholder is critical to success, according to the latest findings from the Direct Commercial Limited (DCL) Broker Barometer. Broker confidence is driving this long-standing three-way approach....

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

China Accuses US of Orchestrating $13 Billion Bitcoin Hack

Insurance Journal

China’s cybersecurity agency accused the American government of orchestrating the theft of about $13 billion worth of Bitcoin, representing China’s most recent attempt to attribute major cyberattacks to the US. The theft of the 127,272 Bi...

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Iceland Sees Security Risk, Existential Threat in Atlantic Ocean Current’s Possible Collapse

Insurance Journal

Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat, enabling its government to strategize for worst-case scenarios, the country’s climate minister told Re...

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Iceland Sees Security Risk, Existential Threat in Atlantic Current’s Possible Collapse

Insurance Journal

Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat, enabling its government to strategize for worst-case scenarios, the country’s climate minister told Re...

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Amazon Sued Over ‘Punitive’ Handling of Employee Absences

Insurance Journal

Amazon.com was sued on Wednesday in a proposed class action saying the retailer subjects thousands of warehouse employees with disabilities to a “punitive” policy governing workplace absences. Amazon, the largest private-sector U.S. emplo...

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Pollen Street Eyes IPO for UK Insurer Markerstudy at £3 Billion Value

Insurance Journal

Pollen Street Group Ltd. has begun preparing an initial public offering for UK insurer Markerstudy, according to people familiar with the matter. The buyout firm has started early discussions with investment banks about the potential listing, the peo...

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Viewpoint: Beware the Rise in Unproven ‘Brittleness Test’ for Roof Shingle Claims

Insurance Journal

A few years ago, in the early 2020s, it was not unusual to hear about or even see roofing workers in Florida deliberately manipulating roof shingles to make it appear that the roof was damaged by storm winds. I saw …

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Five Reasons Why the US Escaped a Hurricane Landfall So Far This Year

Insurance Journal

A weather forecasting organization is offering up five reasons why the U.S. wasn’t hit by a hurricane this season, despite forecasts that called for an above normal Atlantic hurricane season with numerous anticipated landfalls. It will be the f...

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Mounting Oregon Wildfire Claims Threaten Ratings of Berkshire’s PacifiCorp

Insurance Journal

A Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co.-owned utility is at risk of losing its investment-grade credit rating as it expects to have to pay up more money for litigation brought by victims of 2020 wildfires in Oregon. PacifiCorp recently warned that it …

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Renewal rates up YoY across nearly all major commercial lines in October: Ivans

Reinsurance News

Ivans, a division of Applied Systems, has released the October 2025 results of the Ivans Index, showing that average premium renewal rates increased year over year across all major commercial lines of business except Workers’ Compensation. However...

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

People Moves: California Insurance Commissioner Makes Task Force Reappointments

Insurance Journal

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara reappointed Michael Golden, Bernardo de la Torre, Doug Heller and Cynthia Strathmann to the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan (CAARP) Advisory Committee; Doug Bystry to the California Organized In...

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Delaware Supreme Court Revives Workers’ Compensation Insurer’s Subrogation Bid

Insurance Journal

The Delaware Supreme Court has revived a workers’ compensation insurer’s claim for subrogation in a case where an employee injured while driving for her employer received payment from her employer’s uninsured motorist (UIM) insurer...

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Delaware Supreme Court Revives Workers’ Compensation Insurer’s UIM Subrogation

Insurance Journal

The Delaware Supreme Court has revived a workers’ compensation insurer’s claim for subrogation in a case where an employee injured while driving for her employer received payment from her employer’s uninsured motorist (UIM) insurer...

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Manulife partners with Mahindra

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The new venture will strengthen Manulife and Mahindra's existing footprint in India.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

ShoreOne enters Rhode Island

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The company has launched its combined homeowners and flood insurance policy in Rhode Island.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Merchants Insurance appoints Bob Perno as Director of Sales and Marketing

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Perno brings more than two decades of experience at Merchants to his new leadership role, having served in a variety of positions across underwriting, sales, and regional operations.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Government Shutdown Ends as NFIP Retroactively Reauthorized  

IA Magazine

The continuing resolution (CR) funds the federal government through Jan. 30, 2026, and includes a retroactive reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the period that the program lapsed.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Descartes Underwriting Adopts mea Platform to Scale Parametric Operations

IIR

The corporate parametric insurance specialist is using mea’s AI technology to accelerate underwriting processes and support global growth.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Chubb Unveils AI Tool for Embedded Insurance Personalization

IIR

The new engine in Chubb Studio uses AI to tailor insurance offers for digital partners, aiming to increase engagement and conversion.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

How Voluntary Benefits Aid Employees, Employers Alike Revealed in New EBRI Survey

Insurance Forums

A new research report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, “Expanding the Benefits Horizon: How … Read more

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Millers Mutual Selects Duck Creek to Modernize Core Systems

IIR

The insurer will implement Duck Creek’s SaaS solutions to support growth and streamline operations in the multifamily housing sector.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

14 Questions for Nationwide’s Tonya Courtney

Risk & Insurance

Nationwide’s Tonya Courtney reflects on how disciplined underwriting, advanced analytics, and empathy are redefining what stability means in today’s E&S market. The post

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Life360 to acquire Nativo

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Nativo is an adtech company.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Liberty Mutual reports Q3 2025 results

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NWP declined 8.2% year-over-year to $11.0 billion.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Intact reports Q3 2025 results

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The company posted a combined ratio of 89.8% and net operating income per share of $4.46, supported by solid underwriting, investment, and distribution performance.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

IMA rebrands RedRidge as IMA Diligence Services

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IMA Financial Group is an independent broker.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

National Life Group partners with Homethrive

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Starting in 2025, Homethrive’s services will be included at no additional cost with new eligible FlexLife Indexed Universal Life policies.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Howden to acquire employee benefits consultancy arm of Evelyn Partners

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The deal expands Howden’s corporate health and employee benefits business in the UK and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Hexure launches AI-enabled platform for life insurance sales

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Hexure introduced an AI-powered upgrade that enhances life and annuity sales with real-time risk analysis and unified quoting.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Navacord consolidates Broker Partners under one national drand

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The company has rebranded six of its Broker Partners under the Navacord banner, effective November 1, 2025.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Macquarie Insurance Facility to launch Longbrook Insurance

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Set to debut in early 2026, Longbrook will focus on transaction liability and energy insurance.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Chubb launches AI-powered embedded insurance engine

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The new capability uses proprietary AI.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Origin Specialty partners with Land Improvement Contractors of America

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The program will be delivered through McGriff, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

ERGO unveils ERGO NEXT

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Merrill earned his bachelor’s degree from Weber State University and received an MBA from Santa Clara University.

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

The Next Phase of Personal Insurance

Insurance Thought Leadership

The Next Phase of Personal Insurance Personal Lines

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Climate Change Isn't Just About Risks

Insurance Thought Leadership

Climate Change Isn't Just About Risks Commercial Lines

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

Why Even the Best Cybersecurity Isn't Enough

Insurance Thought Leadership

Why Even the Best Cybersecurity Isn't Enough Cyber

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

The Data Center Construction Boom

Insurance Thought Leadership

The Data Center Construction Boom Commercial Lines

Posted: Nov 12, 2025