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TikTok Charged for Breaching EU Rules With App’s Addictive Features

Insurance Journal

TikTok was charged on Friday with breaching EU online content rules over what the bloc’s regulator said were its addictive features and was told to change the design of its app or risk a fine of as much as 6% …

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

MDS strengthens Spanish operations with four senior hires

Reinsurance News

Ardonagh Group’s insurance and reinsurance brokerage, risk consultancy and benefits management firm MDS Group has expanded its operations in Spain with the appointment of four senior leaders across employee benefits, marine, and surety insurance....

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

EU Discloses January Cyberattack That Exposed Some Staff Data

Insurance Journal

The European Union’s executive arm said it detected a recent cyberattack that may have exposed limited staff contact details, but that no devices were compromised. The incident was detected on Jan. 30 by the central infrastructure team that man...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

How Technology Helps MGAs Overcome Operational Friction

Insurance Journal

MGAs don’t struggle to scale because teams lack expertise or work ethic. They struggle because their operating model quietly bleeds time—through rework, handoffs, data clean-up, and manual coordination that compounds as volume grows. That leaka...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

AIG completes minority stake acquisitions in Convex and Onex

Reinsurance News

AIG, Onex Corporation and Convex have completed a sweeping deal that gives Onex a 63% controlling stake in the specialty insurer, AIG a roughly 35% minority stake and a 9.9% holding in Onex, and establishes a broader long-term strategic partnershi...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

GIC Re reports improved CoR as underwriting loss narrows by 37.6% in 9M’25

Reinsurance News

General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), the Indian public sector reinsurer, has reported a 3.58 percentage point improvement in its combined ratio (CoR) to 106.88% for the nine months ending December 31st, 2025 (9M’25), compared to 110.46...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

Skyward Specialty launches specialised Power Generation insurance solution

Reinsurance News

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., part of Skyward Group, has launched its new specialised Power Generation insurance solution for small to mid-sized entities. This launch further diversifies and complements the company’s existing port...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

Cincinnati makes three senior leadership appointments

Reinsurance News

Insurer Cincinnati Financial Corporation has re-elected incumbent directors and appointed corporate officers for its US subsidiary companies, which held their regular shareholders’ and directors’ meetings this month. The following asso...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

Kairos launches AI driven analytics platform

Reinsurance News

Singapore-based boutique insurance solutions consultancy, Kairos Risk Solutions, has introduced the Weather Data Platform, an advanced analytics tool designed to improve climate risk assessment and strengthen the use of parametric insurance soluti...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

Nationwide Acquires Surety, Fidelity Renewal Rights From Main Street America

Insurance Journal

Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide announced Feb. 5 that it entered into an agreement to acquire the renewal rights for surety and fidelity bonds issued by Main Street America Insurance, a unit of American Family Insurance. Terms of the deal were not &#...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

US Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to Trump’s Efforts to Ban DEI

Insurance Journal

A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a challenge to a move by President Donald Trump’s administration to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts. A three-judge panel of the...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

Florida Bill Would Allow High School Class in Place of CSR Ed Requirements

Insurance Journal

A bill moving swiftly through the Florida House of Representatives could help ease the shortage of customer representatives at insurance agencies by waiving longstanding education requirements. House Bill 1343 would allow insurance customer represent...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

Florida’s Commercial Clearinghouse Bill Stirring Up Concerns for Brokers, Regulators

Insurance Journal

A bill moving steadily through the Florida Legislature has suddenly ignited a storm of controversy, with some insurance agents and brokers worried it could benefit one large brokerage while costing others fees and flexibility on takeouts of Citizens...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

Trump Demands $1 Billion From Harvard as Prolonged Standoff Appears to Deepen

Insurance Journal

President Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus, doubling the amount he sought previously as both sides appear to move further from reaching a deal. The …

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

California Attorney General Files Suit Against Companies for Ghost Gun Coding

Insurance Journal

A lawsuit that targets companies that distribute computer code that facilitates the illegal manufacture of 3D printed ghost guns was filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu. The lawsuit filed on Frida...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

Concrete Firm Pleads Guilty to OSHA Violation That Led to Worker’s Death

Insurance Journal

A Massachusetts concrete services company pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to willfully violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards in a 2023 incident that led to a worker’s death. John Oliveira &#38...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

Liberty Specialty Markets names Edrick Tang as Senior Underwriter, APAC

Reinsurance News

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Edrick Tang as Senior Underwriter, Asia Pacific (APAC), effective immediately. In the his role, Tang will oversee underwriting performance for the product line...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

California Produce Company Fined $6M for Farmworker Wage Violations

Insurance Journal

A California produce company was fined $6.7 million for wage violations affected more than 10,000 farmworkers. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office reached the settlement with Santa Maria-based Alco Harvesting LLC (dba Bonipak Produce Inc...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

Allstate CEO Wilson Takes on Affordability Issue During Earnings Call

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Allstate CEO Wilson Takes on Affordability Issue During Earnings Call Allstate posted si...

Posted: Feb 09, 2026

Great American promotes Kenneth Schneider to lead Specialty Equipment

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Schneider joined Great American in 1999.

Posted: Feb 08, 2026

AFG winds down Verikai as a standalone business

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In insurance, the integration allows carriers and agencies using the Experian Insurance Marketplace to retrieve verified policy and coverage information directly from carrier systems with a customer’s consent.

Posted: Feb 08, 2026

James River Selects Kalepa’s AI Platform to Enhance E&S Underwriting

IIR

The company will deploy Kalepa to support faster, more consistent underwriting decisions and portfolio performance.

Posted: Feb 08, 2026

Assurant Launches Home Warranty Offering Through Compass International Holdings Brands

IIR

The new solution expands Assurant’s home protection portfolio to 300,000 affiliated agents across Coldwell Banker, CENTURY 21, and other major real estate networks.

Posted: Feb 08, 2026

Fire at Pennsylvania Hospital Forces Evacuation of Dozens of Patients

Insurance Journal

A fire tore through a northeastern Pennsylvania hospital, sending smoke billowing into the air as dozens of patients were evacuated and emergency medical crews were rushed in from across the region, authorities said. No one was reported injured by th...

Posted: Feb 08, 2026

Freight Train Derails in Connecticut, Sending Cars Carrying Liquid Propane Into River

Insurance Journal

A freight train derailed Thursday in Connecticut, sending cars carrying flammable liquid propane into the water, though officials say they don’t appear to be leaking. Local and state officials said the derailment happened around 9 a.m. in Mansf...

Posted: Feb 08, 2026

AXA launches broker leadership program

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Horizon is a leadership development program for broker partners aimed at building senior management capabilities and supporting succession planning.

Posted: Feb 08, 2026

AXA Hong Kong partners with Deloitte

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The service is designed for high-net-worth clients.

Posted: Feb 08, 2026

Cardiology platform Chamber raises $60 million

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American Family Ventures participated in the round.

Posted: Feb 07, 2026

Summit names Chris Neyrey VP of Southwest region

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The company manages operations for six workers’ compensation insurers and serves businesses across multiple Southern and Midwestern states.

Posted: Feb 07, 2026

Allianz names Jannik Sinner global brand ambassador

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The partnership adds Allianz to Sinner’s roster of global sponsors, which already includes brands such as Rolex, Nike, Gucci, and Lavazza.

Posted: Feb 07, 2026

Allianz Partners launches ticket protection for Milano Cortina 2026

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The ticket protection option is now live on the Milano Cortina 2026 website.

Posted: Feb 06, 2026

Allianz Life brings fixed index annuities to Ensight platform

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Product availability varies by state, and the content does not apply to New York.

Posted: Feb 06, 2026

Bucks expands partnership with Gallagher

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Gallagher has served as the Bucks’ exclusive insurance broker since 2022.

Posted: Feb 06, 2026

Foyer partners with Prosperity Home Mortgage on homebuyer savings

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Prosperity Home Mortgage is a subsidiary of HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate.

Posted: Feb 06, 2026

K2 Insurance Services launches collateral protection unit focused on IP-backed lending

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K2 Insurance Services is backed by Warburg Pincus.

Posted: Feb 06, 2026

Commercial Express adds Fortegra as UK capacity partner

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Fortegra is replacing AmTrust-backed schemes.

Posted: Feb 06, 2026

Quility Releases 2025 Purpose Report

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Quility kicks off 2026 with its 2025 Purpose Report

Posted: Feb 06, 2026

allyz Home – no one is home

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The product is written on the paper of Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd.

Posted: Feb 06, 2026