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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

40 Cars Recovered in Takedown of Million Dollar Stolen Vehicle Sales Operation

Insurance Journal

New York officials reported that after a year-long investigation they have recovered more than 40 Honda and Toyota vehicles worth more than a million dollars that were stolen. New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Police (NYPD) &#...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for Plymouth Rock Assurance Group

Insurance Journal

AM Best reports that it has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) for the members of Plym...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Viatris Settles Lawsuit Over Use of Maryland Woman’s Cells in Drug Research

Insurance Journal

Generic drugmaker Viatris has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of Henrietta Lacks, a Maryland woman whose tissue samples were used without her permission to develop enduring cells for lucrative medical research. Viatris and Lacks’ estate...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Muni Bonds in California Get Expensive Amid Flurry of Demand

Insurance Journal

Municipal bond investors are clamoring for tax-free debt sold by California issuers. That demand is benefiting borrowers across the state — even ones without AAA credit ratings. In general, U.S. state and local government debt has gotten more expensi...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Appeals Court Overturns $481M Award to Columbia University Over Software Claim

Insurance Journal

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday overturned a $481 million ruling that New York’s Columbia University had won against software company Gen Digital for infringing patents related to cybersecurity technology. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fe...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

People Moves: MEMIC Group Names Keck as East Vice President

Insurance Journal

The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, appointed Jim Keck as the regional vice president for the Eastern region, effective March 9. Keck succeeds Jeff Funk, who will be retiring after 20 years of service. Keck will oversee MEMIC’s E...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

People Moves: Surplus Lines Association of Washington Elects Board of Directors

Insurance Journal

The Surplus Lines Association of Washington elected officers for the upcoming term at their 2026 annual meeting, including President Cristi Carrington, Vice President Gretchen Echelbarger, Secretary/Treasurer Katy Peterson, and Past President Connie...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

The List is Growing: More Insurance Apps on ChatGPT

Carrier Management

The List is Growing: More Insurance Apps on ChatGPT Neptune Flood announced t...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

JAB Pet Holdings files trademark for “Doubtless”

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According to the filing, the Doubtless brand could cover a range of services spanning pet insurance, financial services tied to veterinary care, veterinary technology, and pet healthcare.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Marsh and Apollo launch autonomous vehicle insurance facility for Uber

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The program is underwritten by Apollo’s ibott division.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Gangkhar raises $4.25 million

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The company is led by former Chubb employee Federico Spagnoli.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

HCI Group authorizes $80 million share repurchase program

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The company is included in the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 indexes.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Manulife Sets Course to Become an AI-Powered Insurer

IIR

Manulife has selected Akka to support an enterprise AI platform designed to scale deployment across underwriting, distribution and internal operations.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Mapfre Raises 2026 Strategic Plan Targets

IIR

The insurer increased its ROE target and approved a record dividend following a year of earnings growth.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Bold Penguin Adds Foxquilt to Terminal Marketplace

IIR

The integration expands admitted commercial general liability options available to agents.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Fenris Launches MCP Server for AI Integration

IIR

The platform enables insurers to connect AI systems with real-time insurance data.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Regional Insurers Adopt ZestyAI Property Models

IIR

Harford Mutual and AEIG are using analytics to strengthen underwriting and exposure management.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High: AAA

Carrier Management

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High: AAA Nearly 15% of all police-repo...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Family-Friendly Workplaces Are Great − But ‘Families of 1’ Get Ignored

Carrier Management

Family-Friendly Workplaces Are Great − But ‘Families of 1’ Get Ignored...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Study Shows Limits of Multitasking

Carrier Management

Study Shows Limits of Multitasking Even with highly extens...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

How to Make Performance Evaluations More Accurate

Carrier Management

How to Make Performance Evaluations More Accurate When it comes to performance...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Tornadoes Level Homes in Illinois and Indiana

Insurance Journal

Major storms that whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday leveled homes, downed trees and power lines, and overwhelmed a 911 center south of Chicago with emergency calls, according to officials. “Please do not come here...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Business Leaders Face Major Blindspot on Risks That Could End Their Companies

Risk & Insurance

Sentry survey reveals dangerous disconnect between executives' top concerns and threats that could prove catastrophic to their companies. The post

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Re/insurance sector to gain from steady growth and easing inflation in 2026: Swiss Re

Reinsurance News

The global re/insurance industry is expected to continue benefiting from a broadly favourable external operating environment in 2026, supported by solid global economic growth of around 2.8%, broadly in line with 2025, and further moderating infla...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Insurance compliance and distribution trends for 2026

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Key insights to help carriers stay ahead

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Chubb names Seshadri Iyer to lead global operations and technology

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Iyer joins Chubb from Boston Consulting Group.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Markel International launches AI Centre of Enablement

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The CoE has been established with the aim of accelerating responsible AI adoption across Markel International's five businesses.

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

ChatGPT adds two insurance apps

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Winter joined Acuity in 1998 and has served as president since 2023. 

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

U.S. Safety Board to Hold Hearing on 2 Fatal Ford Hands-Free System Crashes

Carrier Management

U.S. Safety Board to Hold Hearing on 2 Fatal Ford Hands-Free System Crashes The National Transportation Safety...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

W. R. Berkley names Ryan Miller as President of Berkley Southeast

Reinsurance News

W. R. Berkley Corporation, a commercial lines property and casualty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Ryan Miller as President of Berkley Southeast, effective immediately. Berkley Southeast provides comprehensive commercial insurance solutions...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026