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Focusing on Culture, Employees & Clients Keeps Morris & Garritano on Top

Insurance Journal

By Jahna Jacobson A team that loves what they do does it better.” Those sage words are the wisdom of Kerry Morris, chief operating officer at Morris & Garritano Insurance. The San Luis Obispo, California, agency was nominated by dozens &#82...

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Employees Come First at Mackoul Risk Solutions

Insurance Journal

By Andrea Wells Pay your employees well and treat them better.” That’s the winning ticket to success, according to Ed Mackoul, CEO of Mackoul Risk Solutions, the Long Beach, New York-based agency that won the 2025 Best Agencies to Work &#...

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Collaborative, Entrepreneurial Environment Creates ‘Hidden Gem’ for Employees: Swingle Collins & Ass...

Insurance Journal

By Jahna Jacobson Every employee at Swingle Collins & Associates brings something unique to the table–and every opinion is welcomed and valued. “We want the entire team to want to come to work each day,” said President Dan Curti...

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

The Government Action Exclusion

Insurance Journal

June marked my 56th year in the property and casualty insurance industry. When I speak at conferences and conventions, I tell a usually much younger crowd that I’m old–older than ISO, even older than FedEx, cable TV, and personal computer...

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

The Future of the Agency in a World of AI

Insurance Journal

By Andrea Wells Technology is changing the world at a faster pace than ever before with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). And the sky is the limit on what AI can and will do for the future of the …

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Top Business Risks

Insurance Journal

It’s probably not a surprise that geopolitical volatility has surged into a list of the top 10 business risks worldwide. But cyber risk remains the number one concern globally, followed by business interruption at number two. That’s accor...

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Accounting Essentials for Insurance Agency Owners: Turning Numbers into a Strategic Advantage

Insurance Journal

Most insurance agency owners are driven by relationships, sales, and client service–not a passion for accounting. Yet, neglecting financial oversight can lead to overpricing producer compensation, missing growth opportunities, or misreading per...

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

CastleBay Names Don MacFarland COO

IIR

MacFarland has overseen service delivery, partnerships, and marketing during two decades with the firm.

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

BetterLife, CSA Fraternal Life Finalize Merger

IIR

The combined fraternal benefit society now serves over 70,000 members across 33 states and manages $680 million in assets.

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

The $2 Trillion Gap in Retirement Planning: Long-term Care

IIR

Too many advisors overlook long-term care—the one expense that can undo decades of careful retirement planning.

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Helmsgate MGA gains Lloyd’s Coverholder status

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Helmsgate focuses on complex and underserved markets, including waste and recycling, property, power, and mining.

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Samsung to bring GRAIL’s cancer test to Asia

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The deal marks Samsung C&T’s entry into cancer screening.

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Wallbid introduce Greece’s first ferry ticket cancellation guarantee

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Seajets passengers can now add the Cancellation Guarantee to their tickets.

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

LPG-Laden Tanker on Fire off Yemen, EU’s Naval Force Says

Insurance Journal

The LPG-laden tanker MV Falcon was on fire and adrift on Saturday off the coast of Yemen, after it reported an explosion that forced members of its crew to abandon the vessel, the European Union’s naval force Aspides said in …

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Carvaloo partners with Bdeo

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Carvaloo specializes in telematics-based AI damage detection, is integrating Bdeo’s visual intelligence technology into its platform to automate image-based assessments.

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Coterie Insurance partners with SIAA

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SIAA member agencies now have access to Coterie’s digital small business insurance platform.

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Chubb Workplace Benefits launches life Insurance with long term care benefits

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Chubb Guaranteed Life integrates into employer-provided voluntary benefits programs.

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Cambridge Mobile Telematics partners with TransUnion to empower drivers to monitor, manage and get r...

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Cambridge, MA & Chicago, IL — October 16, 2025 — Cambridge Mobile Telematics Inc. (CMT), the world’s largest telematics service provider, and TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today a strategic alliance that...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Travelers leans into AI with $1.5 billion annual tech spend

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Annual awards program recognizes innovation in automotive and transportation technologies around the globe Cambridge, MA — October 16, 2025 — Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s largest telematics service provider, today announced it...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

The Agency of the Future, Powered by AI: Unlock Insurance Quoting Without Barriers for Your Agency

Insurance Thought Leadership

The Agency of the Future, Powered by AI: Unlock Insurance Quoting Without Barriers for Your Agency sradomski Fri, 10/1...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Adding Perspective to Asset Allocation Decisions

Insurance Thought Leadership

Adding Perspective to Asset Allocation Decisions Operational Efficiency

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Afficiency and Continental General launch final expense product

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The launch marks the first product under the NewBridge brand.

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

TrueCar to go private in $227 million deal

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To be acquired by Fair Holdings.

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Shifting to smart compliance: AI in insurance regulation

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Stay ahead of evolving regulations with AI tools that enhance compliance transparency and reduce risk

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Protected: Navigating the Shifting Middle Market Property Insurance Landscape: How One Carrier Maint...

Risk & Insurance

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Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Cyber Threats Persist: Why Preparation Is Your Best Defense

Risk & Insurance

As cyber attacks grow more sophisticated and frequent, The Hartford shares four essential strategies businesses can implement now to stay ahead of evolving threats. The post

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

More Extreme Weather Due to Record High CO2 Levels Last Year: Report

Carrier Management

More Extreme Weather Due to Record High CO2 Levels Last Year: Report Heat-t...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Practice Makes Perfect, for Teen Drivers That Is: Survey

Carrier Management

Practice Makes Perfect, for Teen Drivers That Is: Survey A new survey f...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Flirty AI Chatbots Force Meta to Give Teens’ Parents More Control

Carrier Management

Flirty AI Chatbots Force Meta to Give Teens’ Parents More Cont...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Capital flexibility drives competitive advantage among US insurers: Morningstar DBRS

Reinsurance News

Morningstar DBRS, a provider of credit ratings and risk analysis, reports that the ability to access capital continues to be one of the most important factors influencing the Financial Strength Ratings (FSRs) of US insurance companies. According t...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Alphabet’s Waymo to Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in London in 2026

Insurance Journal

Alphabet’s Waymo plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026, the robotaxi firm said on Wednesday [Oct. 15], as it looks to expand its footprint to major international cities. Waymo has grown slowly but steadily...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Preferred Re appoints Tyler King as EVP

Reinsurance News

Preferred Reinsurance Intermediaries, a boutique reinsurance intermediary and subsidiary of Balavant Insurance Group, has appointed Tyler King as Executive Vice President (EVP). The appointment aligns with Preferred Re’s strategy to build a...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Energy Transfer Delays Lake Charles LNG Project Decision to 2026

Insurance Journal

Energy Transfer LP has pushed back its targeted final investment decision for the proposed Lake Charles liquefied natural gas export project in Louisiana to the first quarter of 2026 from the end of this year, according to people familiar with &#8230...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Meta Building New Gigawatt-Sized Data Center in Texas

Insurance Journal

Meta Platforms Inc. is building a new gigawatt-sized data center in Texas to advance its artificial intelligence efforts, the latest in a string of significant investments by the company as it looks to keep pace in the competitive AI industry. &#8230...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Insurance Agency M&A Activity Slows as Private Equity Tightens Grip on Market

Risk & Insurance

Deal volume drops 7% through September 2025, while PE-backed buyers control 72% of transactions, OPTIS Partners reports. The post

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Re/insurance industry must capitalise on huge data centre opportunity: Turk, Lloyd’s

Reinsurance News

Data centres offer re/insurers a massive opportunity due to their scale, but they also carry significant risks, and if the industry cannot quickly provide solutions that meet the needs of technology giants, these risks could move into captives, sa...

Posted: Oct 17, 2025