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Agents Must Take the Lead on Personal Cyber Coverage, Report Says

Insurance Journal

While major corporate cyber hacking makes the news nearly every day, what about hackers in homes? As personal lives and residences become more intertwined with the internet, consumers are at greater risk of personal cybercrime. As risk grows, so does...

Posted: Jun 05, 2025

Hackers Abuse Modified Salesforce App to Steal Data, Extort Companies, Google Says

Insurance Journal

Hackers are tricking employees at companies in Europe and the Americas into installing a modified version of a Salesforce-related app, allowing the hackers to steal reams of data, gain access to other corporate cloud services and extort those compani...

Posted: Jun 05, 2025

Former Students Sue Baltimore Schools Alleging Abuse by Teacher

Insurance Journal

Three women are suing Baltimore’s public school system, alleging they were sexually abused by a special education teacher decades ago while administrators failed to protect students from his predatory behavior. One of the plaintiffs was 14 when...

Posted: Jun 05, 2025

Markel Insurance launches FI solutions in Australia, headed by Lan Pham and Daisy Galvin

Reinsurance News

Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., has launched Financial Institutions (FI) solutions in Australia, with localised wordings to service a broad range of organisations in the sector. This move is part of Markel&#821...

Posted: Jun 05, 2025

Chased by Golf Cart at Work: Horseplay or Assault? For Workers’ Comp, It Matters.

Insurance Journal

Workers’ compensation benefits are not available to a worker injured when he was chased and hit by a golf cart driven by a co-worker who claimed he was just horsing around. The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that Dennis Ocasio’s …

Posted: Jun 05, 2025

Maine to Require Landowners to Report Enrollment in Forest Carbon Programs

Insurance Journal

A law signed by Maine Gov. Janet Mills last week requires landowners who are participating in the forest carbon credit market to report basic data — including a landowner’s name, contact information, date of enrollment and total enrolled acreag...

Posted: Jun 05, 2025

Washington Fined 4 Construction Companies $500K in Past Three Months

Insurance Journal

Four construction companies in Washington were fined more than $500,000 combined for violating rules about workers using fall protection gear in the past three months. The fines were issued by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries...

Posted: Jun 05, 2025

Turn Your EZLynx Investment into Impact with EVA Product Assistance

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. When it comes to running a successful agency, choosing the right management system is a big decision—but it’s just the first step. The real return on investment comes from using …

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Equipment Breakdown Insurance: Trends, Risks and the Road Ahead

Risk & Insurance

With rising complexity and evolving technologies, equipment breakdown risks are growing — Travelers VP, Pete Schulz, delivers expert insight to help businesses stay ahead. The post

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Howden Acquires Granular Investments for Credit Risk Transfer Capabilities

Insurance Journal

Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, today announces the acquisition of Granular Investments Limited and Granular Investments EU SAS. This transaction strengthens Howden’s credit risk transfer capabilities in Europe and enhances How...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

European Watch Company partners with Chubb

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EWC’s new insurance offering covers loss, theft, damage, and mysterious disappearance.

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Neutrinos Unveils AI Suite for Life and Health Claims

IIR

The Automation Suite applies artificial intelligence across the entire claims lifecycle and introduces tools for automating intake, adjudication, and fraud detection.

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Mission Underwriters Names Sajatha Raju CTO

IIR

Raju will lead technology strategy and platform development as the company expands digital capabilities across its insurance programs.

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Resolution Life Completes $1B Reinsurance Deal in Hong Kong

IIR

The transaction marks the company’s entry into Hong Kong and supports its continued expansion in Hong Kong and across Asia.

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Reserv Raises $25 Million Series B for Claims Tech Expansion

IIR

The funding will support automation development, expanded integrations, and new platform modules to enhance claims efficiency and user experience.

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

New Metrics Reshape State Credit Rankings

Insurance Thought Leadership

New Metrics Reshape State Credit Rankings ITL Editorial Team Wed, 06/04/2025 - 15:58 ...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Hazardous Misconceptions on Electrical Fires

Insurance Thought Leadership

Hazardous Misconceptions on Electrical Fires Predict & Prevent

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Distracted Driving: What Fleet Managers Need to Know to Keep Drivers Safe

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. For businesses that rely on fleet drivers, driver safety isn’t just about protecting people — it’s also about protecting your business, your reputation and your bottom line....

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Above-Average Number of Storms Predicted for North Atlantic in 2025: Munich Re

Carrier Management

Above-Average Number of Storms Predicted for North Atlantic in 2025: Munich Re Current climatic conditions s...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

After Years of Losses, Florida Insurers Saw Underwriting Profits in 2024, AM Best Says

Carrier Management

After Years of Losses, Florida Insurers Saw Underwriting Profits in 2024, AM Best Says After eigh...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Colossal Cloud of Sahara Dust Smothering the Caribbean En Route to the US

Carrier Management

Colossal Cloud of Sahara Dust Smothering the Caribbean En Route to the US A massive cloud of dust from...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Nearly 17M Vehicles With Expired Registration Tags on U.S. Roads

Carrier Management

Nearly 17M Vehicles With Expired Registration Tags on U.S. Roads Close to 17...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Hackers Abuse Modified Salesforce App to Steal Data, Extort Companies

Carrier Management

Hackers Abuse Modified Salesforce App to Steal Data, Extort Companies Hackers are tricking employees at companies in Europe and the Americas into installing a modified version of a Salesforce-related app, allowing the hackers to steal reams of data,...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Wilkins & Associates in Nevada

Insurance Journal

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today acquired Reno, Nevada-based Wilkins & Associates Insurance Services Inc. Steve Wilkins, Jared Wilkins and their team will operate under the direction of Scott Firestone, head of Gallagher’s Southwest regi...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Swiss Re’s Will Porter Discusses Promising International Program Business Opportunities

Risk & Insurance

Swiss Re's Will Porter on emerging markets and how technology is a differentiator for international programs. The post

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

People Moves: Finys hires Norman as Chief Growth Officer, Khetrapal as Director of Finance

Insurance Journal

Finys, an insurance software solutions provider headquartered in Troy, Michigan, appointed Tim Norman as chief growth officer and Rishi Khetrapal as director of finance. Norman has over 20 years of experience in insurance technology, with a backgroun...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

People Moves: Finys Hires Norman as Chief Growth Officer, Khetrapal as Director of Finance

Insurance Journal

Finys, an insurance software solutions provider headquartered in Troy, Michigan, appointed Tim Norman as chief growth officer and Rishi Khetrapal as director of finance. Norman has over 20 years of experience in insurance technology, with a backgroun...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

TN Metal-Treating Firm Failed to Learn from Previous Incidents, Safety Board Says

Insurance Journal

A French-owned metal-treating company in Tennessee failed to utilize safety management and failed to implement lessons learned from previous incidents before a 2024 explosion that killed one worker and heavily damaged the site, the U.S. Chemical Safe...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

TN Metal-Treating Firm Failed to Learn From Previous Incidents, Safety Board Says

Insurance Journal

A French-owned metal-treating company in Tennessee failed to utilize safety management and failed to implement lessons learned from previous incidents before a 2024 explosion that killed one worker and heavily damaged the site, the U.S. Chemical Safe...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

AM Best assigns credit ratings to Accelerant Re I.I., affirms Accelerant Holdings’ subsidiaries rati...

Reinsurance News

Credit rating agency AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) to Accelerant Re I.I. (ARPR) (Puerto Rico), with a stable outlook. Concurrently,...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Assurant backs Keep

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Keep offers a financial platform for SMBs.

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Solving the Spreadsheet Dependency for Managing Delegation of Authority

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In the age of digital transformation, clinging to outdated systems like spreadsheets or SharePoint is a risk no public company can afford.

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

AXA Partners launches travel assistance portal

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My Trip Companion is a digital self-service travel assistance portal.

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Baobab raises €12 million

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Baobab is live in Germany and Austria with an offering that includes cyber insurance and cyber protection. 

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Allianz UK appoints chief data officer

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Akhil will help guide and shape the strategic direction of the Allianz UK Data Centre of Excellence.

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Porch Group announces new insurance agency partnerships

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Porch is looking to scale insurance premiums and it is expanding the Porch Reciprocal Exchange’s relationships with third party insurance agencies. 

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Assurant partners with Ciocca Automotive

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Partnership includes compliance support and dealership development services.

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Trucordia to receive $1.3 billion investment from Carlyle

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Reserv, Inc., a tech-enabled third-party administrator (TPA), today announced its $25 million Series B funding round. Reserv combines the best of a traditional TPA with flexible, modern technology that enables better performance and reporting.

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Aon appoints Dan Hartung as Global Head of Event Response for Risk Capital

Reinsurance News

Aon, the global insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Dan Hartung as the Global Head of Event Response for Risk Capital, effective immediately. With nearly 15 years of expertise in meteorology and catastrophe analytics...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Workplace Injuries Incur Increased Costs and Extended Recovery Periods: Travelers

Risk & Insurance

A slew of factors have been contributing to workplace injury costs and long recovery times for employees since the pandemic, according to Travelers' 2025 Injury Impact Report. The post

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

Triple-I: New Research Suggest Link Between Litigation Funding, Attorney Ads

Insurance Journal

According to research from the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), legal service providers spent more than $2.5 billion on 26.9 million ads in 2024 alone—with significant increases in television, radio and outdoor advertising since 2017. The Ins...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025

London-based Amiga Specialty launches with backing from B.P. Marsh

Reinsurance News

Amiga Specialty, an independent international Managing General Agent (MGA) headquartered in London, has officially launched with the goal of becoming a leading force in the global insurance MGA market, driven by strategic acquisitions and strong o...

Posted: Jun 04, 2025