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Presumably, many insurers in the next couple of weeks will continue to announce very favorable quarterly and full-year earnings—the kind of numbers that could draw the attention of legislators and regulators. Asked his thoughts on the potential for t...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
Jim Williamson, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Everest Group, has praised the excellent job of the firm’s reinsurance team in navigating a more challenging market at the January 1st renewals, while also stating that the reins...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
Ryan Specialty, an international specialty insurance firm, has appointed Stephen Stewart, President & CEO of Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting, a Ryan Specialty managing general underwriter (MGU), to the additional role of CEO of Ryan Specia...
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New Association Wants Florida to Become a Major Domicile for Captives It's probably too late for 2026...
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After Falling 6% in 2025, Average Auto Insurance Cost Will Stabilize in 2026, Says Insurify Consumers of auto i...
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Unregulated Trucking Schools Continue to Operate in California With Litt...
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Berkshire-owned Utility Urges Oregon Appeals Court to Limit Wildfire Damages PacifiCorp on Wednesday urged an Or...
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Two years after a former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist was convicted of sex abuse and sentenced to 11 years in prison, an attorney working to prepare an appeal of the case stumbled across an astounding find for the …
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
Marco Capital Holdings Limited, a European P&C insurance run-off group, has completed its acquisition of Stewart Title Europe Limited, a Malta-based insurer. The transaction, which was first announced in December last year, has now received al...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
British authorities investigating baby formula contamination said on Thursday there had been 36 likely cases of children developing symptoms consistent with poisoning from affected batches in the country. Nestle recalled some batches of its key infan...
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Two Southeastern states’ insurance commissioners this week posted sternly worded bulletins, warning property insurers about improper policy cancellations and claims denials. Following severe winter storms that swept across the South early this...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
Mental health claims surge while employers navigate regulatory uncertainty and shifting workforce priorities, Sedgwick reports. The post
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The January 1, 2026, North American Surety renewals proceeded in an orderly manner, marked by renewed appetite from incumbents and the emergence of new market players, according to Gallagher Re. Despite lingering economic uncertainties, the market...
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Marsh Risk, the insurance broking arm of Marsh, has appointed James Crask to the newly created role of Global Supply Chain Practice Leader, based in London. In his role, Crask will combine Marsh Risk’s existing supply chain insurance and risk cons...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
The captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker off Britain’s east coast last year was jailed for six years on Thursday for causing the death of a crew member through gross negligence. Russian national Vladimir Motin, …
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
On Wednesday, just over a week after a U.S. District Court judge ordered New Hampshire to take all necessary steps to continue its vehicle inspection program, the New Hampshire Executive Council voted to let the state’s emissions testing contra...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
Markel Group reported that its insurance business, Markel Insurance, reported a hike of 3% in underwriting gross premium volume for the fourth quarter of 2025 to $2.32 billion from $2.25 billion a year earlier, while for the full year 2025, the in...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
An Asian cyber-espionage group has spent the past year breaking into computer systems belonging to governments and critical infrastructure organizations in more than 37 countries, according to the cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks, Inc. The state...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
Tricolor Holdings founder Daniel Chu, who faces federal fraud charges related to the collapse of the subprime auto-loan firm, won court approval to use company insurance policies to pay for his defense costs, a judge ruled Wednesday. US Bankruptcy Ju...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
The Allstate Corporation published its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting $17.3 billion in total revenues, 5.1% higher than the prior year quarter, and a net income of $3.8 billion, which compares to the $1.9 billion seen...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
Allstate Corp. fourth quarter 2025 net income applicable to common shareholders was about $3.8 billion, double the $1.9 billion booked for the same quarter the prior year. Allstate’s Property-Liability business turned in a Q4 combined ratio 14...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
BDO, a provider of professional services, has expanded its global footprint with the official launch of BDO Bermuda, enhancing its ability to serve clients with Bermuda-domiciled structures. This expansion underscores BDO’s commitment to deliverin...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination said in a court filing on Wednesday it is investigating Nike for allegedly discriminating against white people through its diversity policies. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commis...
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ACORD, the global standards-setting body for the insurance industry, has appointed Yolanda Austin as Vice President (VP) of Standards Engagement and Clarissa Montecillo as Managing Director (MD), ACORD UK. The two appointments underscore the organ...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
While the London Market has doubled in size over the past decade to $187 billion in GWP and contributes £61 billion to UK GDP, some smaller jurisdictions have reportedly grown faster in recent years, highlighting, according to the London Market Gr...
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Canopius Group, a global specialty and property & casualty re/insurer, has announced the appointment of Adrian Phipps as Chief People Officer, effective June 2026. Phipps will succeed Chief Human Resources Officer Barbara Turner, who will reti...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
Bermuda-based reinsurance company, RenaissanceRe (RenRe), expects the supply demand dynamics in property catastrophe that played out at the January 1st renewals to persist into the mid-year renewals, but believes that the robustness of rate adequa...
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Monrovia, CA – Feb 5, 2026 – Greenwood General, a leading Managing General Agent (MGA), has released its 2025 Wrapped report, showcasing a year of transformative growth and expanded capabilities, driven by strong broker partnerships. The report highl...
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Singapore is urging for international cooperation to curb shadow fleet vessels operating just beyond its territorial waters, as scrutiny intensifies on ships used to evade sanctions. “Singapore fully implements United Nations Security Council r...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
Beazley Bermuda Insurance Limited (BBIL), the London-domiciled specialist insurer and reinsurer’s new Bermuda entity, has been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) by credit...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
When the phaseout of ozone-destroying chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) was first agreed in 1987, the world narrowly avoided an environmental catastrophe. However, the replacement of CFCs is causing the pollution of the Earth’s surface with a “f...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
Everest has reported net income of $1.59 billion for 2025, up from $1.37 billion in 2024, while net investment income climbed to a record $2.1 billion, as the group sharpened its underwriting focus and streamlined its business. The firm also poste...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
HIVE Underwriters, an independent specialty managing general agent (MGA), is strengthening its new Marine specialty underwriting team with two new appointments: Alistair Marriott as Head of Marine, and Jared Short as Head of Transportation and Log...
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Relm Insurance, an insurer focused on emerging industries, has announced the appointment of three senior executives to its leadership team: Becky Vernon as Chief Legal Officer, Henry Paddison as Chief Operating Officer, and Shane Doyle as Chief Un...
Posted: Feb 05, 2026
Hannover Re reported that its total renewed premium volume in traditional property and casualty reinsurance increased by 3.3% to €10.535 billion at the January 1, 2026 renewals, despite a highly competitive market environment. The reinsurer noted...
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Insurance Business Magazine - US
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