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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

Iran Has Likely Begun Laying Mines in Hormuz, UK Minister Says

Insurance Journal

It’s becoming increasingly evident that Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK, as Iran’s new supreme leader used his first comments to the media to say the critical waterway should stay closed. “The repor...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Neptune Flood launches insurance app within ChatGPT

Reinsurance News

Neptune Flood has launched a digital flood insurance app within ChatGPT, allowing property owners to receive real-time preliminary flood insurance quotes from Neptune directly through the platform. According to Neptune Flood, customers can now ask...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Fidelis Insurance promotes Nicole Kapu-Leyland to Group General Counsel

Reinsurance News

Fidelis Insurance Group, a global insurance and reinsurance company headquartered in Bermuda, has announced the appointment of Nicole Kapu-Leyland as Group General Counsel. In her new role, Kapu-Leyland will report directly to Dan Burrows, Group C...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Lilly Flags Safety Risk in Compounded Zepbound Mixed With Vitamin B12

Insurance Journal

Eli Lilly & Co. warned that the active ingredient in its weight-loss blockbuster Zepbound could pose a risk to patients when mixed with vitamin B12, a combination sold by US drug compounders. Lilly tested compounded products and found “sign...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Marsh Risk and Apollo launch Insurance Facility to support Uber’s autonomous vehicle expansion

Reinsurance News

Marsh Risk, part of global insurance broker and risk adviser Marsh, and Apollo, a specialty insurer within Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, have announced the launch of a new insurance facility developed for Uber Technologies Inc.. The arrangeme...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

Severe Storms Threaten Southeast After Tornadoes Level Homes in Illinois, Indiana

Carrier Management

Severe Storms Threaten Southeast After Tornadoes Level Homes in Illinois, Indiana Major storms that whippe...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

NC Insurance Agent Posts Statement After Arrest on Embezzlement Charges

Insurance Journal

A North Carolina insurance agent is out on bond, awaiting court action, after he was charged with diverting premium payments from four automobile dealerships. Jeffrey Martin Webster, of Jamestown, North Carolina, was charged with 18 counts, including...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026

MSIG Asia announces new senior leadership appointments

Reinsurance News

MSIG Asia, a general insurer operating across Southeast Asia and part of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, has announced a number of senior leadership appointments that will take effect on 1 April 2026. Clemens Philippi, currently Chief Executiv...

Posted: Mar 12, 2026