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CEO of Previsico says 2026 will be a pivotal year for flood insurance

Reinsurance News

In a recent Reinsurance News interview, Jonathan Jackson, CEO of Previsico, the flood forecasting company, discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the flood insurance sector in 2026. Flood‑related insurance losses have continued to escal...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

InEvo Re marks significant step with third reinsurance transaction

Reinsurance News

Bermuda-based InEvo Re, a specialist life reinsurer backed by Macquarie Asset Management, has announced the successful completion of its third reinsurance transaction since its launch earlier this year. The latest deal, finalised with a UK-based l...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Maloney joins Emerald Bay Risk Solutions as Head of Ceded Re

Reinsurance News

Robert Maloney has joined Emerald Bay Risk Solutions, a specialty insurance firm, as Senior Vice President, Head of Ceded Re. Created as a “Collaborative Underwriting Carrier,” Emerald Bay Risk Solutions was launched in 2024 by co-foun...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Underwriter, Actuary Fears of AI Drop; Work Needed on Collaboration

Carrier Management

Underwriter, Actuary Fears of AI Drop; Work Needed on Collabora...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Skyward Specialty to advance AI-powered underwriting with Sixfold partnership

Reinsurance News

Skyward Specialty, a property and casualty insurer, has partnered with AI underwriting company Sixfold to accelerate the company’s progress toward fully AI-powered underwriting across its US-based P&C lines. This collaboration reinforces Skywa...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Instacart to Pay $60 Million in FTC Consumer Protection Case

Insurance Journal

Grocery delivery firm Instacart will pay $60 million to refund consumers who were deceived into enrolling in the company’s subscription service, Instacart+, the US Federal Trade Commission said. The consumer protection agency said the company t...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Check it Twice: Holiday Cargo Theft Events Up 82% Since 2020

Insurance Journal

Keep an eye on that sleigh, Santa—holiday cargo theft events increased 82% between 2020 and 2024. “The holiday period creates conditions criminals exploit—reduced oversight, facility closures, and high-value freight moving on compressed schedul...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Markets/Coverages: Risksmith Launches New DIC Earthquake Program

Insurance Journal

Specialty managing general underwriter Risksmith Insurance Services announced the launch of its new difference in conditions (DIC) earthquake insurance program. Built for large, complex and true excess & surplus property exposures, the program of...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Former CEO of Nonprofit P/C Statistical Agent Sentenced for Stealing Millions

Insurance Journal

A former chief executive officer of a statistical agent that compiles data from insurance companies for state insurance departments has been sentenced on charges related to her theft of millions of dollars from the organization. According to court re...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

People Moves: CRC Adds New Brokers in Nashville, Birmingham

Insurance Journal

CRC Specialty, an independent wholesale specialty insurance distributor, named two new brokers in its Southeast operations. Ron Bussey will be a senior broker based in Nashville, focused on casualty insurance placements for large and middle-market cl...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

California Braces for String of Storms Bringing Rain and Snow

Insurance Journal

It’s going to be a wet Christmas in California, where a series of storms is about to dump as much as 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain this week. An atmospheric river is already drenching San Francisco and the Bay …

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

People Moves: XPT Specialty Hires Corrado; NFP Appoints Favale; Jencap Adds Edge

Insurance Journal

XPT Specialty Hires Corrado as Personal Lines Insurance Broker XPT Specialty, headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, hired Joseph Corrado as a personal lines insurance broker. Corrado has experience in portfolio oversight, agency partnerships and t...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

California Hit With Powerful Storms Just as Holiday Travel Ramps Up

Insurance Journal

California is being inundated with multiple winter storms that will drench the state with rain and deliver dangerous winds, threatening travelers during the Christmas holiday. As much as six inches (15 centimeters) of rain will dump on Southern Calif...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Twice Injured Firefighter Loses Second Workers’ Compensation Claim

Insurance Journal

A Delaware firefighter who twice suffered a workplace injury has been denied workers’ compensation benefits for his second claim because of the way he settled his first claim. He was denied compensation for the second injury because it was judg...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Alliant Named Broker for New York MTA’s $2 Billion Subway Project

Insurance Journal

Alliant Insurance Services reported that it was chosen by New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) as the insurance broker for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway project, a $2 billion project that was begun in 2025 and is expecte...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Kelly Lim and Alex Lim join QBE Singapore’s Marine business

Reinsurance News

QBE, an international insurer and reinsurer, has announced two leadership appointments within its Singapore Marine business. Kelly Lim has been appointed Country Lead for Cargo & TOL, while Alex Lim has been named Country Lead for Hull & L...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Los Angeles Angels Settle Lawsuit With Family of Late Pitcher

Insurance Journal

The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday with the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs after a lengthy trial that detailed drug use by players. The two-month trial centered on whether the Angels bore responsibility for Skaggs&#8...

Posted: Dec 23, 2025

Prudential files trademark for “Prudential Advisors At Work” platform

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The trademark is related to insurance (including P&C), annuities, pensions, and investment products, alongside financial, estate, and retirement planning.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Stewart launches public offering of common stock

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The offering is being made pursuant to an effective SEC registration statement and will proceed via a prospectus supplement.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Swiss Re partners with RIQ

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RIQ is building an AI native reinsurance platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Save 31% With Defensive Driver Discounts

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Progressive policyholders can save 31% with a defensive driver discount, according to a recently published report by Clearsurance.com on the best defensive driver discounts.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Carrier IQ launches automated quote applications for commercial auto

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Quote Applications is included at no additional cost for Carrier IQ customers.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Head of Workplace Rights Agency Urges White Men to Report Discrimination

Carrier Management

Head of Workplace Rights Agency Urges White Men to Report Discrimination The head...

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

California orders one-year insurance non-renewal moratorium after Pack Fire

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On December 9, 2025, Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in Mono County due to the Pack Fire.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

New insurance brokerage Canary Risk Partners takes shape

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Led by Alexander Zobel.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Squirrel Insurance ties up with Bill Busters to power lead generation

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The connection points to a lead-generation and distribution model that links consumer bill-optimization with insurance sales.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

INTX partners with Tranzpay

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The move lets insurers handle policies, claims, reinsurance, workflows, and payments in one system instead of stitching together separate tools.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

How AI auditing elevates trust in claims and underwriting decisioning

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AI governance is no longer optional. See how auditing AI models improves fairness, compliance, and confidence in decisions.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

ETHZilla takes stake in Zippy

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Zippy's insurance agency is appointed with Assurant.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Swiss Re places $400 million cat bond for Farmers

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The bond provides four years of protection against major U.S. risks, including hurricanes, earthquakes, severe weather, and wildfires.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Trupanion appoints Pawp

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Sixfold is already live across six Skyward Specialty business units and more than 10 product lines.

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

What If Manufacturers Provide Insurance for Free?

Insurance Thought Leadership

What If Manufacturers Provide Insurance for Free? PaulCarroll

Posted: Dec 22, 2025