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Ryan Financial Lines expands IAB E&O Program with admitted product

Reinsurance News

Ryan Financial Lines, a managing general underwriter (MGU) within Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, has expanded its national Insurance Agents & Brokers (IAB) E&O Program to offer an admitted product available in all US states except C...

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Greenwashing Complaint Filed Against Canadian Fossil Fuel Companies

Insurance Journal

Canadian energy giants Cenovus Energy Inc. and Enbridge Inc. are facing a greenwashing complaint by an investor group that accuses the companies of misleading disclosures over emissions targets. Investors for Paris Compliance (I4PC) accused the oil s...

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Litigation Funder’s Plan to Invest in Law Firms Called ‘Bad Policy,’ With Big Impacts

Insurance Journal

With more states adding or considering restrictions on third-party funding of lawsuits, one of the largest litigation finance firms is now planning to invest directly in some law firms. “We are pursuing strategic minority investments in firms w...

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

How to Keep Small Business Insurance Customers From Jumping Ship

Insurance Journal

Are property/casualty insurers facing a potential retention problem with small business customers? According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Small Commercial Insurance Study, just 55% of customers say they “definitely will” renew with their c...

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Montpelier Flood Mitigation Plan Calls for Removing Dam, Restoring Floodplain

Insurance Journal

In Montpelier, city officials plan to remove the Pioneer Street Dam and restore a nearby floodplain. Together, the projects are predicted to have compounding positive effects that reduce flood risk in the city. The Pioneer Street Dam — an old …

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

People Moves: CREST Appoints Gibbs Relationship Development Manager

Insurance Journal

CREST Insurance Group named Jennifer Gibbs relationship development manager for CREST’s personal lines division. Gibbs will work out if the firm’s San Diego, California, headquarters. Gibbs has more 20 years of experience in wholesale pro...

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Transgender Runner Sues NCAA and College for Removal From Track Team

Insurance Journal

Long-distance runner Evie Parts has sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College as well as members of its athletic department, saying they illegally removed her from the track team because she is a transgender athlete. Parts’ lawsuit said the NCAA&#82...

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico Will Again Get Less Colorado River Water in 2026

Insurance Journal

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will again live with less water from the Colorado River as drought lingers in the West, federal officials announced Friday. The Colorado River is a critical lifeline to seven U.S. states, 30 Native American tribes, and &#82...

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Pennsylvania Finally Gets Its $200M Slice of Insurance Association’s Surplus Pie

Insurance Journal

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday recently announced a $200 million transfer of funds from the Professional Liability Joint Underwriting Association (JUA) into the state’s general fund. The transfer was the result of the Attorney Genera...

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Court Says Immunity Shields Former New York AG From Malicious Prosecution Claims

Insurance Journal

A federal judge has dismissed a case brought by a former New York City Council member alleging that a former New York State attorney general wrongly prosecuted him on the grounds that the former state official is protected by immunity. …

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Ian Davis to lead the Vermont Captive Insurance Association as President

Reinsurance News

The Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA), a global captive insurance trade association, has announced the appointment of Ian Davis as its new President. A highly respected leader, Davis brings to his new role over a decade of industry expe...

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Viewpoint-AI Will Replace Most Humans, But Then What?: Jen

Insurance Journal

The opinions expressed here are those of the author, the CEO and co-CIO of Eurizon SLJ asset management. Is technology more job augmenting or job replacing? This has been a long-standing debate. But recent academic work suggests that technology has &...

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Viewpoint – AI Will Replace Most Humans, But Then What?: Jen

Insurance Journal

The opinions expressed here are those of the author, the CEO and co-CIO of Eurizon SLJ asset management. Is technology more job augmenting or job replacing? This has been a long-standing debate. But recent academic work suggests that technology has &...

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Hugo Insurance Exchange prepares Kentucky launch

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, a leading AI claims platform, has partnered with InsureMO to enhance the efficiency of global insurance services. The collaboration integrates Qantev’s AI-driven solutions with InsureMO’s platform to optimise data transfer...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

New York Life Joins Workday Wellness Partner Network

IIR

The insurer’s group benefits unit will integrate with Workday’s AI-powered platform to help employers streamline benefits administration.

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

State of the Commercial Transportation Insurance Market: Amwins

Carrier Management

State of the Commercial Transportation Insurance Market: Amwins The flee...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Researchers Are Resurrecting Billion-Dollar Disaster Tool Trump Killed

Carrier Management

Researchers Are Resurrecting Billion-Dollar Disaster Tool Trump Killed A climate nonp...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Protected: Why Insurance Specialization Has Become Critical for Managing Complex Risks

Risk & Insurance

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Why Insurance Specialization Has Become Cr...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

States Reconsider Setting Speed Limits Based on Outdated 85% Rule

Carrier Management

States Reconsider Setting Speed Limits Based on Outdated 85% Rule Rose Hammond pushed authorities for y...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

 Fine Arts Coverage Subject To Some Very Fine Conditions

Rough Notes

You can serve your clients well by providing important and knowledgeable guidance and support  When it comes time to make a claim, coverage for fine arts usually has exacting requirements for identifying a work, appraising its value, and establishing...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Coalition launches in France

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Coalition is currently live in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and France.

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

INTX adds embedded payments and financing

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The partnership aims to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the customer experience across the insurance value chain.

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Loadsure partners with Armstrong Transport Group

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The integration allows Armstrong’s freight agents to quote, bind, and issue certificates of insurance directly within their TMS workflow

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Bankers Insurance picks Sapiens for core system upgrade

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Bankers specializes in managing hurricane and flood risks across the Southeastern U.S.

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Aon unveils Next Gen FAB facility

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Aon is launching a new insurance facility to help food, agribusiness, and beverage companies manage risks like supply chain disruption, climate change, and regulatory shifts.

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Green Shield Risk Solutions acquires CartoFront

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CartoFront is a SaaS company that makes flood insurance easier for realtors, their clients, and insurance agents.

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

The 5% of Internal GenAI Pilots That Succeed: What We’ve Learned from Insurance Claims Departments

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A recent MIT report reveals a "GenAI Divide," where 95% of companies fail to get a return on investment from their internally-developed generative AI tools. In contrast, partnering with external vendors yields successful outcomes twice as often.

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

WTW launches Gemini as Q2 revenue holds flat

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Gemini will be available for risks starting September 1, 2025.

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Progressive reports 85.3% CR for July

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Progressive added around 318k policies to its overall count.

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

AI and Life Insurance Sales — How Will AI Impact the Future of the Industry?

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has made enormous strides in recent years and is now used in almost every industry. From education to cybersecurity and marketing, organizations are finding uses for generative AI...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

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Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Rising Rates, Shrinking Capacity Highlight Commercial Transportation Woes: Report

Carrier Management

Rising Rates, Shrinking Capacity Highlight Commercial Transportation Woes: Report The fleet m...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

EV Charging Infrastructure Emerges as Major Risk Factor Despite Lower Fire Rates

Risk & Insurance

New vulnerabilities surface as electric vehicle adoption accelerates toward projected 200 million units by 2030: Allianz Commercial The post

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Heat-Related Worker Deaths Surge as Construction Industry Faces Mounting Crisis

Risk & Insurance

Analysis of data reveals construction workers are nearly four times more likely to die from heat exposure than workers in other industries, with fatalities climbing 77% over the past decade, the CPWR reports. The post

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Favourable market conditions drive peak P&C profitability for European reinsurers: Fitch

Reinsurance News

Fitch Ratings has reported that property and casualty (P&C) reinsurance has reached peak profitability, with a record low average combined ratio of 81.5% for Europe’s big four reinsurers. This “reflects healthy attritional performance an...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Small Biz Customers Rank Erie, Cincy, Philly Top Insurers; Industry Scores Flat

Carrier Management

Small Biz Customers Rank Erie, Cincy, Philly Top Insurers; Industry Sco...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

States Reconsider Setting Speed Limits Based on the 85% Rule

Carrier Management

States Reconsider Setting Speed Limits Based on the 85% Rule Rose Hammond pushed authorities for years...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Hot Topics at In2Risk in New Orleans This November

Risk & Insurance

The CPCU’s Society’s flagship event, In2Risk, held in New Orleans, will feature sessions about emerging topics, AI applications, and technical deep dives. The post

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

AM Best Maintains Under Review With Negative Implications Status for UNAIC

Insurance Journal

AM Best has maintained the under review with negative implications status for the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb” (Fair) of Universal North America Insurance Company (UNAIC) based in Ar...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

People Moves: Texas Mutual Elects Cogan to Board of Directors

Insurance Journal

Doug Cogan, of Cypress, Texas, has been elected to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company board of directors. He was elected at the company’s annual policyholder meeting. Cogan’s board terms for Texas Mutual, the state’s leading provide...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Midwest Gas Station to Pay $35K in Discrimination Case

Insurance Journal

Kwik Trip Inc., a family-owned gasoline station and convenience store with over 800 locations in the upper Midwest, agreed to resolve a discrimination charge filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency annou...

Posted: Aug 20, 2025