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RiverStone International names Paul Brockman as incoming CEO

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His appointment is effective January 2026, pending regulatory approval.

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

PURE expands home coverage

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Coverage is now available in 20 states, including California, Florida, and New York.

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Patra appoints Pratap Sarker as CEO

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Founder John Simpson becomes chairman.

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Mutual of Omaha taps Penn River to launch new annuity

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Mutual of Omaha plans to migrate additional annuity and life products to the Penn River platform.

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Voya Investment Management announces leadership changes

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The changes reflect Voya’s efforts to transition leadership and build long-term growth under a unified investment structure.

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Canal Insurance Names Stachura Chief Claims Officer

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Paul Stachura, who brings experience in commercial auto claims, joins Canal Insurance Company as vice president and chief claims officer.

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Why Insurance AI Projects Fail

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Four steps insurers can take to make their data AI-ready to ensure project success.

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Ascot U.S. Deploys Guidewire ClaimCenter for Claims Modernization

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Ascot U.S. has implemented Guidewire ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud Platform to modernize its claims operations, supported by Cognizant’s consulting services.

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Triple-I: Texas Home Insurance Market Impacted by Complex Mix of Natural Catastrophe Exposures

Insurance Information Institute

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Mark Friedlander 904-806-7813 [email protected]   MALVERN, Pa., July 14, 2025 – The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) today published an analysis of the property/casualty insurance landscape in Texas, reveali...

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

From Comorbidities to Catastrophes: Breaking Down Complex Claims for Older Workers

Risk & Insurance

Workers age 55-plus are staying in the workforce longer. When injuries occur, claims can become complex for this demographic.  The post

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

SageSure and Auros close $100 million cat bond

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Swiss Re Capital Markets served as the sole structuring agent and bookrunner.

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

World Insurance acquires Healey & Associates

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World Insurance Associates (World) is a nationally ranked financial services organization headquartered in Iselin, NJ.

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

Vermont Captives Are Thriving — And International Businesses Are Taking Notice

Risk & Insurance

IHG Hotels & Resorts has long housed its captives in Vermont.   The post Vermont Captives Are Thriving — And Internati...

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

Why Vermont Is Becoming the Ultimate Launchpad for Captive Insurance Talent

Risk & Insurance

As the hub of captive insurance in the U.S., Vermont abounds with career opportunities. The post Why Vermont Is Becoming the Ultimate Launchpad for Captive Insurance Talent...

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

LAUSD: A Success Story in Public Entity Captive Formation 

Risk & Insurance

The Los Angeles Unified School District domiciled its captive in Vermont last summer. Now, one year later, the team looks back at what it will take for other large public entities to follow in its successful footsteps.   The post

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

Vermont’s Captive Powerhouse Turns 40 — and It’s Just Getting Started

Risk & Insurance

The Vermont Captive Insurance Association reflects on some of the organization’s biggest accomplishments and looks to the future. The post Vermont’s Captive Powerhouse Turns 40 — an...

Posted: Jul 12, 2025

Sumitomo Life commits $900 million to Symetra

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This follows a $650 million capital infusion in 2024 for annuity growth, bringing Sumitomo’s total investment in Symetra to $1.55 billion.

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

The Hanover expands workers’ comp onboarding for mid-sized clients

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These updates were previously reserved for large account.

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

WCF Insurance to restructure as mutual holding company

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WCF Insurance is a commercial insurance provider that serves the Western United States.

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Officials Estimate 200+ Homes Damaged After Deadly New Mexico Flood

Carrier Management

Officials Estimate 200+ Homes Damaged After Deadly New Mexico Flood At least 200 homes were damaged d...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

International Business Group Says US Tariff Rate May Rise Above 20%

Carrier Management

International Business Group Says US Tariff Rate May Rise Above 20% U.S. consumers face an effective U.S. tariff...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Virginia Tech Experts Study Hurricane Preparedness, Offer Open Source Flood Model

Carrier Management

Virginia Tech Experts Study Hurricane Preparedness, Offer Open Source Flood Model As th...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Houthi Rebels Sink Ship in Red Sea, Killing at Least 4 With 11 Missing: EU Naval Mission

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Four people are presumed dead and 11 others are still missing after a Liberian-flagged cargo ship sank in the Red Sea following an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, a European Union naval mission said Friday. The update from the EU’s &#823...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Aspen MGA rebrands as Alpine Rio

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The rebrand includes a refreshed identity and website.

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Tesla Plans Robotaxi Expansion to California and Arizona

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Tesla Inc. is aiming to bring its driverless taxis to California and Arizona as the carmaker plots an expansion on the heels of last month’s limited rollout in Austin. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk predicted on his social media service &#82...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Questions Linger on Response to Deadly Texas Flash Flood

Insurance Journal

Key questions remain unanswered about the actions Texas officials took both before and during the catastrophic July Fourth holiday floods as a painstaking search for victims continues along the Guadalupe River nearly a week later. Officials have avoi...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

U.S. MGA premiums grow 16% in ‘24 driven by migrating talent, AI adoption & other factors: Conning

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The U.S. Managing General Agent (MGA) growth once again outpaced the broader property-casualty market, with direct premiums written rising 16% year-over-year to an estimated $114.1 billion, a recent Conning study has revealed. Conning’s late...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Ohio Rules That Data Centers Pay for Minimum Energy Needs

Insurance Journal

Regulators in Ohio, a key data center market, ruled that data centers will have to pay for some of their energy requests regardless of whether the electricity ends up being needed. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Wednesday voted …

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Trump Administration Investigates Minnesota Agency’s Affirmative Action Policy

Insurance Journal

The Trump administration said Thursday that it has opened an investigation into whether a Minnesota state agency’s newly updated affirmative action policy violates civil rights laws. The Minnesota Department of Human Services’ policy requ...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Farmers in Texas Face Severe Losses From Floods

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Across a wide swath of Texas, the inundated rivers that ravaged communities also tore through farms and ranches. In the town of Bend, about two hours north of Austin, Boyd Clark waded into rising waters to help one of his …

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Global Insurance Growth Set to Slow to 2% in 2025 as US Tariffs Reshape Market Dynamics

Risk & Insurance

Rising geopolitical fragmentation threatens risk diversification while investment yields and demographics offer offsetting opportunities, according to Swiss Re. The post

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Castle Harbour Insurance launches transactional risk insurance brokerage

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Castle Harbour Insurance, a provider of specialty insurance services, has launched a transactional risk insurance brokerage focused on addressing complex deal-related risks. The new offering is designed to assist clients with structured solutions...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Andrew Pryde Appointed as Group Chief Risk Officer at SiriusPoint Ltd.

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The latest people news in the industry today. The post Andrew Pryde Appointed as Group Chief Risk Officer at SiriusPoint Ltd....

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

NC Man Claimed Almost $300,000 in Travel Insurance Losses. Then He Was Arrested

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Oscar Rafeal Ruiz was a busy man in 2023 and 2024, jetting to numerous places, losing his luggage multiple times and filing travel insurance claims of almost $300,000. The problem, North Carolina authorities said, is that most of the claims …

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Sarah Downey Promoted to U.S. Professional and Executive Risk Leader at Lockton

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The latest people news in the industry today. The post Sarah Downey Promoted to U.S. Professional and Executive Risk Lead...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Paul Primavera Appointed as National Construction Practice Leader at Lockton

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The latest people news in the industry today. The post Paul Primavera Appointed as National Construction Practice Leader at...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Jeff Kaufmann Appointed EVP and Head of Marine at Arch Insurance North America

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The latest people news in the industry today. The post Jeff Kaufmann Appointed EVP and Head of Marine at Arch Insurance N...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

SageSure and Auros close $100m cat bond with strong investor support

Reinsurance News

SageSure, a managing general underwriter (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed markets, along with its carrier partners Auros Reciprocal Insurance Exchange and Elevate Reciprocal Exchange, has closed the Gateway Re Series 2025-3 catastrophe bond at...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

T-Mobile Ending DEI Programs as it Seeks FCC Approval for 2 Deals

Insurance Journal

Wireless carrier T-Mobile US said on Wednesday it is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, under pressure from the Trump administration as it seeks regulatory approval for two major deals. T-Mobile said in a letter to Federal Communica...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Countertop Maker in Georgia Fined for Exposing Workers to Silica Dust

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The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined a Georgia countertop maker $33,000 for allegedly exposing workers to high levels of silica dust, which causes silicosis and other respiratory ailments. Brazilian Stone Design, in Powder...

Posted: Jul 11, 2025