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Nine Claims Trends to Watch Through the Rest of 2026

Carrier Management

Nine Claims Trends to Watch Through the Rest of 2026 Catastrophe, resil...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Commercial Insurance Price Growth Continued at Slower Pace in Q4 2025

Risk & Insurance

Moderation in price increases offers respite after years of substantial rate increases, WTW survey shows. The post Commercial Insu...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Kentucky Launches $5 Million Roof Grant Program

Insurance Journal

Kentucky, far inland from where most hurricanes land but a place all too familiar with high winds and hail, has become the latest state to offer grants for stronger roofs. Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week that the Strengthen Kentucky …

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Judge Weighs If Penn Must Produce Jewish Employees’ Records for Antisemitism Probe

Insurance Journal

The federal government’s demand for information about the membership of Jewish groups from the University of Pennsylvania in an investigation into whether antisemitism has created a hostile environment for employees landed Tuesday before a fede...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Only 3 in 10 Americans Review Insurance Annually, Says Big I Survey

Insurance Journal

Though people understand the importance and value of insurance, a policy is only something they think about when something goes wrong. According to a new survey from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big I), nine of &#823...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

European insurance M&A activity rises 14% in 2025: FTI Consulting

Reinsurance News

Activity levels within the European insurance M&A market remain strong, with 789 transactions announced in 2025 across the insurance brokerage, managing general agent, insurance service provider and carrier sectors, up 14% compared with 694 de...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Talbot appoints Don Chu as Head of Catastrophe Management

Reinsurance News

Talbot Underwriting, an international specialty insurance and reinsurance company and part of AIG, has announced the appointment of Don Chu as Head of Catastrophe Management in London. In his new role, Chu will work closely with teams across the b...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Delivery Service Company Faces Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination in Louisiana

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed an action in federal court to enforce a subpoena issued during its investigation into allegations against JamRock Solutions LLC. JamRock Solutions is an Amazon delivery service partner, an...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Insured losses from March 10-12 US SCS outbreak to land in the billions of dollars: Gallagher Re

Reinsurance News

Initial insured loss estimates suggest that losses from the March 10-12 US severe convective storm (SCS) outbreak will land in the low to mid-single-digit billions of dollars, with total economic losses poised to be 20-25% higher, according to rei...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Markets/Coverages: Coalition Provides Expended Cyber Protection in Canada

Insurance Journal

Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general agent and cyber-security firm, announced it is offering expanded cyber cover in Canada. Coalition said its “Active Cyber Policy” expands protection for Canadian organizations facin...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Gallagher India strengthens liability practice with three leadership appointments

Reinsurance News

Gallagher India has strengthened its liability practice with three new leadership appointments, including Mayank Sharma as National Head – Liability. The firm has also named Jyoti Krishnan as Chief Legal Officer and National Head – Liability &...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows to Keep Hormuz Shut, Netanyahu Issues Threat

Insurance Journal

Iran will fight on and keep the Strait of Hormuz shut as leverage against the United States and Israel, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in defiant first comments attributed to him since he succeeded his slain father. …

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Satellite Firm ICEYE Targets €1 Billion Revenue Next Year

Insurance Journal

Finnish satellite intelligence company ICEYE Oy is on track to grow revenue to more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) next year as a raft of government orders allows it to ramp up production. Revenue last year exceeded €250 million, more …

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Names 2026–2027 Leadership for CIC and Academy Boards of Directo...

Insurance Journal

The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance has announced new executive leadership for both the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) Board of Directors and the Risk & Insurance Research Academy Board for the 2026–2027 term. The volunte...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

The 6 Tools Agencies Need Today for Agent-to-Carrier Contracting and Appointments

Insurance Journal

How agency tech is evolving to meet carrier and agent needs Insurance agencies are under increasing pressure to modernize contracting and appointment workflows. Here, we’re breaking down how agency tech is evolving, and which tools streamline c...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Losses to global reinsurance market from Middle East conflict limited for now: AM Best

Reinsurance News

As the Middle East enters the third week of the US/Israel conflict with Iran, AM Best has suggested that losses to the global reinsurance market are limited at present and would typically take the form of single large losses. AM Best’s repor...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Canadian Telecom Telus Says It’s Investigating Cyber Breach

Insurance Journal

Canadian telecommunications provider Telus Corp. said it’s investigating a cybersecurity incident. The breach involves “unauthorized access to a limited number of our systems,” a spokesperson for Telus Digital said by email. “...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Price Forbes Re hires Bruce Ford as Chief Commercial Officer Asia & Head of MGA

Reinsurance News

Bruce Ford joined reinsurance broker Price Forbes Re in March 2026 as the firm’s Chief Commercial Officer Asia and Head of MGA, following more than two years with specialist re/insurance broker, Miller Insurance Services. In his new role wit...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Top Africa Insurer Sanlam Flags ‘Massive’ Risks From Iran War

Insurance Journal

Sanlam Ltd. sounded the alarm about the impact of a protracted war in the Middle East, with Africa’s biggest insurer saying the conflict could have a “massive” impact on its performance. The escalating tensions will hurt earnings of...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

AM Best upgrades credit ratings of CapSpecialty Insurance Group members

Reinsurance News

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent) for members of CapSpecialty Insurance Group (CapSpecialty), with the outlook r...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings for Members of CapSpecialty

Insurance Journal

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent) of Capitol Indemnity Corporation, Capitol Specialty Insur...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Jorge Colomer named CEO of Mapfre Asset Management

Reinsurance News

Mapfre, an international insurance company, has announced the appointment of Jorge Colomer as Chief Executive Officer of Mapfre Asset Management (Mapfre AM). Mapfre AM is the asset management arm of Mapfre Group and has more than 30 years of exper...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Prices for New Cars Have Soared. Here’s One Big Reason Why

Insurance Journal

The U.S. car business is grappling with a stubborn affordability problem, one that threatens to relegate more Americans to the used-car lot and leave automakers vulnerable to lower-priced rivals. Lawmakers have framed the issue around partisan lines....

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Ascot appoints Shanelle Burke as US Chief Financial Officer

Reinsurance News

Ascot, a global specialty insurance and reinsurance group, has announced the appointment of Shanelle Burke as U.S. Chief Financial Officer. In her new role, Burke will join Ascot’s U.S. leadership team, overseeing finance operations, strategy, cap...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

People Moves: Anders Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits Group

Insurance Journal

Reed Anders joined Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Anders has led cross-functional teams across finance, accounting, HR, complia...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

DUAL North America and AXIS increase surety programme capacity

Reinsurance News

Insurers DUAL North America and AXIS Capital Holdings Limited have expanded the capacity of their surety programme partnership after its first year of operations in the market. DUAL North America, the specialist underwriting arm of the global Howd...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Former Michigan Linebackers Coach Sues University Over Firing

Insurance Journal

ormer Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge sued the university, its board of regents and its athletics director Wednesday for firing him in 2023 while the NCAA investigated allegations of in-person scouting and sign-stealing. Partridge’s...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Suspect Killed After Ramming Vehicle Into Michigan Synagogue

Insurance Journal

A man was killed after ramming his vehicle into the front doors of a synagogue in suburban Detroit on Thursday afternoon, setting off an exchange of gunfire with security officers and a large police response, authorities said. Oakland County Sheriff...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Ariel Re appoints Sompo’s Sierra Dietz as Underwriter, Property Reinsurance

Reinsurance News

Global reinsurer Ariel Re has announced the appointment of Sierra Dietz as Underwriter – Property Reinsurance. Dietz brings eight years of industry experience across claims, modelling, and underwriting. She joins Ariel Re after nearly eight years...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

US Commodity Regulator Kicks Off Rulemaking for Prediction Markets

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Thursday called for public comment ahead of a regulatory proposal it said would shape government oversight of the burgeoning market for events contracts and prediction markets. In a public notice, the...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Syngenta to Cease Global Production of Toxic Herbicide

Insurance Journal

Multinational agriculture technology company Syngenta announced last Tuesday (March 3) that it will cease global production of the herbicide paraquat by the end of June, including at its facility in Iberville Parish. Banned in more than 70 countries,...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

P/C Statutory Results: The Highs and The Lows

Insurance Journal

A new report from S&P Global Market Intelligence is filled with information about record line-of-business loss ratios achieved in 2025—with some property/casualty lines coming in at record lows, and others reaching record high levels. Not surpris...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Planet-Warming El Niño to Form by September, US Forecasters Say

Insurance Journal

US forecasters say an El Niño is favored to emerge in the Pacific Ocean by September, threatening to drive global temperatures higher and disrupt crops in the months ahead. Scientists at the US Climate Prediction Center project a 62% chance …

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Neptune Flood Launches App in ChatGPT to Get Preliminary Flood Insurance Quotes

Insurance Journal

Neptune Flood has joined the ranks of insurance apps in ChatGPT. On March 12 St. Petersburg, Florida-based Neptune Flood said it has a digital flood insurance app on the platform to allow property owners to get real-time preliminary quotes from &#823...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

People: Housse Heads Facultative for Gallagher; Coggiola to SC Work Comp Board

Insurance Journal

Gallagher Re, the global reinsurance brokerage, named Steven Housse as facultative reinsurance leader for North America, starting this week. Housse, based in Atlanta, joins Gallagher after three years as managing director with BMS Group, a London-bas...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Retailers Casualty Offers $1M in Dividends to Safe Employers

Insurance Journal

Retailers Casualty Insurance, with offices in Michigan and writing workers’ compensation coverage around the South, has joined a growing list of carriers offering dividends or rebates to safe employers. The company’s board of directors vo...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Expanding Alaska Glacial Lakes Increasing Risk of Destructive Floods

Insurance Journal

Every summer, people living near the Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, keep a close eye on the water level. When the river level begins to rise rapidly, it’s a sign that Suicide Basin, a small glacier-dammed lake 5 miles up …

Posted: Mar 13, 2026