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REWRITING THE MOD PLAYBOOK

Rough Notes

Stop chasing quotes and start controlling risk   Mod analysis tools allow you to instantly generate a visual analysis of an employer’s mod history—highlighting costly mistakes, trends, and opportunities they’ve never seen. By Randall Boss, CRM, CIC,...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

WHY A CAREER IN INSURANCE?

Rough Notes

Eight advantages to seeking a career in insurance As a result of the burgeoning need to rebuild their bench strength, independent insurance agencies offer above-average job growth. This makes it a prime time for new employees to embark on an insuranc...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Senate Debates Whether to Adopt Revised State AI Regulation Ban

Insurance Journal

Two key U.S. Republican senators agreed to a revised federal moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence to five years and allow states to adopt rules on child online safety and protecting artists’ image or likeliness. Senate Comm...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

1 Dead, 2 Injured in Philadelphia Explosion That Damaged Several Homes

Insurance Journal

One person died and two others were injured after an explosion damaged several homes on Philadelphia’s north side early Sunday, according to authorities. Firefighters responded to a report of an explosion just before 5 a.m., according to the Ph...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Meta, TikTok Can Be Sued by Mother of NYC Teen Killed While ‘Subway Surfing’

Insurance Journal

Meta Platforms and TikTok owner ByteDance must face a wrongful death lawsuit by the mother of a 15-year-old Manhattan boy who died while “subway surfing” on a moving train, a New York state judge ruled. Justice Paul Goetz ruled on …

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Cybersecurity for Life Insurance Agents — How to Protect Your Clients’ Data

coverager

Selling life insurance requires trust, as you’re responsible for some of your client’s most sensitive information. From Social Security numbers and medical records to financial details and family histories, the data...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Hiscox launches Cargo API

coverager

The new offering includes coverage for clothing, lumber, equipment and parts, agri-products, as well as finished and manufactured items.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

California’s FAIR Plan Handling of Smoke Damage Claim Ruled Unlawful

Carrier Management

California’s FAIR Plan Handling of Smoke Damage Claim Ruled Unlawful A California judge has ruled the s...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

USAA expands in Chesapeake

coverager

The move follows the purchase of a nearly 200,000-square-foot office at 1341 Crossways Blvd, five minutes from its current location.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Browser AI Agents, Not Employees, Now Viewed as Weakest Link in Cybersecurity

Carrier Management

Browser AI Agents, Not Employees, Now Viewed as Weakest Link in Cybersecurity Employees, long considered...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Cuvva grows profit

coverager

The startup claims that its app has 400k monthly active users. 

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Mother of NYC Teen Killed While ‘Subway Surfing’ Can Sue Meta, TikTok Owner

Carrier Management

Mother of NYC Teen Killed While ‘Subway Surfing’ Can Sue Meta, TikTok Owner Meta Platforms and TikTo...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Another win for JAB Holding Company

coverager

Reinsurance arm expands with new West Coast office in San Francisco.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Texas Establishes Response Team to Prevent Re-Emergence of Invasive Screwworm Fly

Insurance Journal

Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas to get serious about an invasive, parasitic fly that poses a serious threat to the state’s livestock and wildlife. Abbott ordered the Texas Animal Health Commission and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to est...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Containment Grows on Southern California Wildfire As Evacuation Orders Lifted

Insurance Journal

Firefighters made quick progress battling a wildfire in Southern California, which is now 25% contained after burning 485 acres in San Bernardino County and prompting evacuations. The Lake Fire erupted Saturday afternoon north of Crestline and Lake A...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Omni Hotels Sued for Alleged Religious Discrimination at Chicago Property

Insurance Journal

Omni Hotels Management Corporation violated federal law at its Michigan Avenue location in Chicago when it discriminated against an employee by denying his request to not work on Sundays due to his religion, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Comm...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Flint, Michigan Struggles to Complete Lead Pipe Replacement Decade After Water Crisis

Insurance Journal

Jeffrey Bell watched as crews dug up and replaced neighbors’ lead water pipes, hoping his mother’s house would be next. Workers told him it wasn’t on their list but probably assigned to another contractor. With Flint’s lead pi...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Tech Industry Trade Group Sues Arkansas Over Social Media Laws

Insurance Journal

A tech industry trade group sued Arkansas Friday over two new laws that would place limits on content on social media platforms and would allow parents of children who killed themselves to sue over content on the platforms. The lawsuit …

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

UNDP, TNFD, KPMG launch ‘NATURE-INSURE’ to tackle biodiversity risk

Reinsurance News

UNDP’s Sustainable Insurance Forum (SIF), the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and KPMG have partnered to launch a new global programme, ‘NATURE-INSURE’, to strengthen supervisory responses to biodiversity risk. Biodiversi...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Part 1: Evaluating Retail and Mail Order Prescriptions

Risk & Insurance

Each year Enlyte releases its drug trends series to analyze the state of pharmacy trends in workers' comp. In part one of our 2025 series, we’re evaluating retail and mail order prescriptions. The post

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Employers Pivot From Cost Cutting to Comprehensive Employee Support as Benefits Landscape Evolves

Risk & Insurance

Gallagher's 2025 benefits management survey reveals shift toward holistic wellbeing strategies and innovative plan designs as organizations compete for talent. The post

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

US Warns Iran-Tied Hackers Pose Ongoing Risk to American Firms

Insurance Journal

Iran-affiliated hackers remain a potential threat to critical sectors of the US economy, including defense contractors and other American organizations, according to a bulletin published Monday from the FBI, the National Security Agency, the Cybersec...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Swiss Re’s global reach guides clients through new markets & supply chain shifts: Porter

Reinsurance News

Will Porter, Head of International Programs Americas at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, says the firm’s global footprint, through local offices, partners, or past programs, allows it to provide regulatory insights, peer benchmarks, and practical gui...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

WTW enhances Radar with integration of Verisk’s ISO ERC

Reinsurance News

WTW, an advisory, broking, and solutions firm, has launched a new feature in its analytics deployment solution, Radar, enabling users to accurately adjust to market price movements in real time by incorporating Verisk’s ISO Electronic Rating Conte...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Ardonagh completes $2.5bn equity investment led by Stone Point Capital

Reinsurance News

The Ardonagh Group, a global independent insurance broker, has announced the completion of the previously announced $2.5 billion equity investment led by funds managed by US-domiciled private equity firm Stone Point Capital LLC, valuing the group...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Idaho Officials Say Gunman Started Fire, Then Fatally Shot 2 Firefighters in Ambush

Insurance Journal

A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third during a barrage of gunfire over several hours, authorities said. A …

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

2024 Grocery Chain Cyber Attack Exposed Data of 2.2 Million Employees, Others

Insurance Journal

Ahold Delhaize USA Services, the Dutch company that owns Stop & Shop and Hannaford grocery stores across New England and others across the country, reported on June 26 that a cyber attack last November likely exposed the personal information of &...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

2024 Grocery Chain Cyberattack Exposed Data of 2.2 Million Employees, Others

Insurance Journal

Ahold Delhaize USA Services, the Dutch company that owns Stop & Shop and Hannaford grocery stores across New England and others across the country, reported on June 26 that a cyberattack last November likely exposed the personal information of an...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Lloyd’s Applauds Removal of Section 899 Tax Measure From ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Insurance Journal

Lloyd’s has issued a statement applauding the removal of Section 899 from the Senate’s version of the Republication reconciliation bill, which would have could have led to substantial additional tax on the US income of non-US-domiciled bu...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Hannover Re appoints Kai Aschenbach as General Manager

Reinsurance News

Global reinsurer Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Kai Aschenbach as General Manager. In his new role, Aschenbach will focus on the consistent implementation of core IT topics and the standardised support and integration of the company’...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Wall Street Backs LA Wildfire Lawsuits, Chasing Billions

Insurance Journal

The Los Angeles wildfires have generated potentially thousands of new clients for lawyers and prospects for billions in fees. Wall Street wants in on the action, too. The chance at a piece of strong returns has encouraged investment banks, hedge &#82...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

David Petrone to lead MSIG USA Northeast region distribution

Reinsurance News

MSIG USA, a provider of specialty insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of David Petrone as Northeast region distribution leader. Petrone will leverage his over three decades of industry experience to drive regional distribution strat...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

MAPFRE RE bolsters senior management with three appointments

Reinsurance News

MAPFRE RE, the reinsurance and global risks arm of Madrid-based insurer MAPFRE, has strengthened its senior management with the appointment of Fernando Utrilla Agüero as Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and José López González as Assistant Gen...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Beazley Report: US Executives Misjudge Cyber Preparedness

Insurance Journal

U.S.-based executives feel more prepared to counter cyber threats, potentially indicating a false sense of security because many companies lack the ability to be adequately prepared, according to a new report from specialist insurer Beazley. Accordin...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Chinese non-life insurance sector shows resilience amidst market challenges: Fitch Ratings

Reinsurance News

Fitch Ratings, a credit rating agency, reports that China’s non-life insurance sector continues to exhibit strong financial stability, which has supported consistent growth in premiums and improved underwriting outcomes during the first quarter of...

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

G7 Agrees to Avoid Higher Taxes for US and UK Companies

Insurance Journal

The United States and the Group of Seven nations have agreed to support a proposal that would exempt U.S. companies from some components of an existing global agreement, the G7 said in a statement on Saturday. The group has created …

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

U.S. Execs Show Overconfidence in Cyber Preparedness Despite Rising Threat Awareness: Survey

Risk & Insurance

New Beazley report reveals growing concern over cyber risks paired with overconfidence in defensive capabilities. The post

Posted: Jun 30, 2025