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According to Dylan Mortimer, Marine Hull UK War Leader, Marsh, there could be near-term rate increases for the Marine Hull line of business in the Gulf of 25-50%, while other reports reveal that some underwriters have reacted swiftly and cancelled...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Clear Blue Insurance Group, a US fronting insurance carrier specialising in program business, has appointed Miles Allkins as Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief Risk Officer. In this role, Allkins will lead enterprise risk, pricing governance, c...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Dozens of laden oil tankers are hunkering down inside the Persian Gulf after attacks near the Strait of Hormuz have all but closed off the waterway, upending regional logistics, slowing exports and threatening near-term production. At least 40 very-l...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Belgium seized an oil tanker belonging to the Russian shadow fleet on Sunday and suspected of sailing with a “false flag and false documents,” Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said. Western sanctions imposed on Russia for invading U...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Steadfast Group, an Australian insurance broker, has reported underlying revenue of $1 billion in H1’26, up 14.6% compared to the same period a year earlier. In H1’26, the Group delivered strong underlying EBITA growth of 12.6% to $293.6 million,...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Several marine insurers said they are canceling war risk cover for ships due to the conflict in Iran and the Gulf. Insurers including Gard, Skuld, NorthStandard, the London P&I Club and the American Club said their cancellations will take effect...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Marine insurers are canceling war risk coverage for vessels and oil shipping rates are set to surge further after the widening Iran conflict left at least three tankers damaged, a seafarer killed and 150 ships stranded around the Strait of …
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Marine insurers are canceling war risk coverage for vessels and oil shipping rates are set to surge further after the widening Iran conflict left at least three tankers damaged, a seafarer killed and 150 ships stranded around the Strait of …
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Delos Insurance Solutions, a property insurance managing general agent (MGA), and ROAR Partners, an investment advisory firm focused on pre-disaster risk exposure mitigation, have entered into a strategic collaboration designed to offer a complete...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a national insurance brokerage and consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Miranda Rodriguez as Program Development Leader within its national real estate practice. In this newly created r...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Specialty Program Group (SPG) LLC, a specialty insurance platform, has acquired Logistiq Insurance Solutions (Logistiq) to merge the business with previously acquired Anova Marine Insurance. This strategic move unifies two marine and transportatio...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Despite fewer securities class action settlements, the median settlement amount reached its highest level in nearly three decades last year, according to Cornerstone Research. The median settlement was $17.3 million in 2025—marking a 20% increase fro...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
FedEx was sued in federal court on Friday on behalf of customers seeking refunds from the global shipping company after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled this month that President Donald Trump unlawfully imposed billions of dollars in emergency tariffs on...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Tampa-based Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (BWIN) reported a loss of $25.9 million in its fourth quarter, the second quarter for significant red ink. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents. Earnings, R...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
The Delaware Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of an overhaul of state law that governs most major US corporations and was fueled by Elon Musk, handing a win to company founders, insiders and private equity owners who sought less restrictive...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that ExxonMobil can bring a defamation lawsuit against California’s attorney general over comments about the company’s plastic recycling efforts. U.S. District Judge Michael J. Truncale in the Eastern Di...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Bird flu has wiped out 7.4 million chickens in Pennsylvania in the past month, a swift and devastating loss that veterinarians and industry members suspect may be linked to an unusually cold winter. Infections of flocks raised to produce eggs …
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Aspire today announced it has acquired California-based PolicyOne from One Inc. As part of the transaction, 21 PolicyOne employees are joining Aspire. Aspire plans to continue its long-standing relationship with One Inc. through the use of their Prem...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chief Executive Officer Greg Abel vowed to keep Warren Buffett’s guiding principles intact and sought to reassure investors that the company would outlast the legendary executive. Abel began his inaugural letter to share...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a specialist insurer operating in the London Market, has appointed Lauren Storer as an Underwriter within its Property & Motor division, reporting to Neil Robertson, Divisional Head of Open Market Property. Storer has...
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
As acute mental health cases surge and legal exposure grows, carriers are facing unprecedented challenges in claims handling and underwriting decisions. The post
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
From clinical trial readouts to regulatory uncertainty, life science companies face unique D&O exposures at every stage of development — but disciplined practices and specialized insurance support can help mitigate the risk. The post
Posted: Mar 02, 2026
The vendor says the update introduces workflow changes, AI-enabled self-service and user experience improvements across policy, claims and billing.
Posted: Mar 01, 2026
The vendor says Version 6 adds entity resolution, reporting and multi-currency support aimed at insurers expanding cyber portfolios.
Posted: Mar 01, 2026
The company has appointed the veteran technology executive to support its platform and AI strategy.
Posted: Mar 01, 2026
IASA Xchange offers focused education for every stage of your career, from the OnPOINT executive program to specialized tracks in A&F, Tech, ERM, and Professional Development. Join us in New Orleans June 7-9, 2026. The post
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
Identifying key areas where your quotes may differ for your clients’ benefit Taking the time to properly review and discuss proposed limits, deductibles, and discounts shows your prospects that you are willing to take the time to understand their exp...
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
How active listening opens the doors to larger accounts When producers act as fractional chief risk officers —curious, disciplined, and willing to listen— clients stop asking for quotes. By Carolyn Smith, APR, CRA, TRA Most producers know the moment...
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
Should you continue to feel busy or move forward with purpose? The difference between agencies that plateau and those that progress is not talent or effort—it’s leadership clarity. By Brent Kelly After working with hundreds of large, high-performing...
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
The Knight Insurance Group team Amid growth, employee-owned agency works to keep the heart and soul of who they are By Dave Willis, CPIA Photography by Tim Meyers When Knight Insurance Group Board Chairman Ken Knight gets bored on the weekend, he rid...
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
Filling the talent gap presents new opportunities—and challenges By Sharon Emek, Ph.D., CIC A late-2025 Labor Market Study released by The Jacobson Group and Aon’s Strategy and Technology Group showed that hiring is on the rise within the insurance i...
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
AI is changing how agencies work— but trusted expertise still leads the way By David Kallman The need for insurance hasn’t changed. But how insurance agencies work, how they grow, and how they serve clients—that’s evolving fast, as artificial intelli...
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
Southern Indiana agency owner wins PIA National Young Insurance Professional of the Year By Christopher W. Cook Photography by Tim Meyers Each year, the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) honors individuals and organizations...
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
Trufla offers tech products to cover all stages of the policy lifecycle By Christopher W. Cook Webster’s defines a disruption as a break or interruption in the normal course of continuation of some activity or process. A not-so-great example, althoug...
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
Alleviating the “time” problem By Cheryl Koch, CPCU, ARM, AAI, ACSR, AFIS, and Mary Belka, CPCU, ARM, ARe, RPLU, CIC The more things change, the more they stay the same. The uniquely American quest for that magical cure for all that ails us never end...
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
A case of contradictory decisions By Bruce D. Hicks, CPCU, CLU The Court Decisions column is a popular part of Rough Notes magazine. One reason for this is that the court room is where the promises made in an insurance contract often become real. All...
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
Howden Re has appointed two senior hires to expand its catastrophe analytics capabilities in Asia Pacific.
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway, the huge American multinational conglomerate holding company, cut premium written in its property and casualty (P&C) reinsurance business in 2025 as a result of increased competition and lower rates, as new CEO, Greg Abel,...
Posted: Feb 28, 2026
The program recognizes top production with company-sponsored travel for qualifiers and a guest.
Posted: Feb 27, 2026
Britain’s government on Friday appointed a former regulator and current Barclays BARC.L executive, Katharine Braddick, as the Bank of England’s next deputy governor for prudential regulation to try to boost sluggish economic growth. Last...
Posted: Feb 27, 2026