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Federal Trade Commission Warns Law Firms About DEI Hiring

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Friday it had written to 42 law firms warning them about diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring, which it described as potentially unfair and anticompetitive. President Donald Trump’s administration ha...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Open-Source AI Models Vulnerable to Criminal Misuse, Researchers Warn

Insurance Journal

Hackers and other criminals can easily commandeer computers operating open-source large language models outside the guardrails and constraints of the major artificial-intelligence platforms, creating security risks and vulnerabilities, researchers sa...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Charges Dropped Against ‘Poster Boy’ Florida Contractor Accused of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Journal

Two years ago, in May of 2023, a circuit court judge in Lee County, Florida, sharply criticized a restoration contractor, accusing him of concealing the true cost of condominium roof work in an assignment-of-benefits claim with Tower Hill insurance....

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Man Charged With Murder in New York City High-Rise Gas Explosion

Insurance Journal

A deadly gas explosion in a New York City high-rise last weekend was traced to an intruder who disconnected a stove to steal and sell it, prosecutors said Thursday. The suspect, Samuel Calderon, was being held without bail after his …

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Delaware’s Supreme Court Slashes Legal Fees in Tesla Director Pay Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

The Delaware Supreme Court handed Tesla a victory on Friday, slashing by more than $100 million the legal fees owed to shareholder lawyers who successfully sued directors at Elon Musk‘s electric car company for overpaying themselves. The court...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Rapaport Reappointed as Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commissioner

Insurance Journal

The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission reappointed Commissioner Robert A. Rapaport to serve an additional six-year term as a commissioner of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. Rapaport was originally appointed to the co...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Two Companies Made Dried Milk Powder Linked to Botulism in Baby Formula

Insurance Journal

Two companies processed and supplied dried milk powder that could be a culprit in the outbreak of botulism tied to ByHeart infant formula that has sickened dozens of babies, The Associated Press has learned. Organic whole milk powder that tested &#82...

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Meta Faces New Mexico Trial Over Child-Exploitation Claims

Insurance Journal

Meta Platforms is set to face trial this week in a lawsuit brought by the state of New Mexico accusing it of exposing children and teens to sexual exploitation on its platforms and profiting from it, the first case of …

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Banner Life Joins Meiji Yasuda Group in $2.3 Billion Acquisition

IIR

The transaction expands Meiji Yasuda’s U.S. presence and adds pension risk transfer capabilities and term life scale.

Posted: Feb 01, 2026

Radian Completes Acquisition of Inigo for $1.67 Billion

IIR

The deal expands Radian into a global multi-line specialty insurer and adds London-based Inigo as a standalone business unit.

Posted: Feb 01, 2026

Gain Life Rebrands as Crosstie to Expand Insurance Workflow Automation

IIR

The rebrand reflects Crosstie’s broader focus on streamlining operations across P&C insurance.

Posted: Feb 01, 2026

CCC Intelligent Solutions Appoints Josh Valdez Chief Product Officer

IIR

Valdez will oversee product strategy and AI innovation beginning February 16, 2026.

Posted: Feb 01, 2026

Search Suspended for 7 People on Fishing Vessel That Sank Off Massachusetts

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday suspended the search for seven people who were aboard a commercial fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Massachusetts in rough, frigid waters. The Coast Guard launched a search and rescue mission early …

Posted: Feb 01, 2026

Volvo Car Financial Services and Bank of America extend partnership through 2030

coverager

Volvo Car Financial Services and Bank of America extended their auto financing partnership through 2030.

Posted: Jan 31, 2026

MassMutual backs HData

coverager

HData provides AI-driven tools that help utilities, regulators, and energy companies analyze regulatory filings and navigate complex approval processes.

Posted: Jan 31, 2026

Carriers Need AI-Native Operating Models

Insurance Thought Leadership

Carriers Need AI-Native Operating Models AI & Machine Learning

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

What a Next-Gen Insurance Agency Looks Like

Insurance Thought Leadership

What a Next-Gen Insurance Agency Looks Like Agent & Broker

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

AXA Climate structures parametric rainfall coverage for Pikine

coverager

The policy pays out 200 million CFA francs if rainfall exceeds 126 mm over two consecutive days.

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

TPG launches Third Wave Insurance

coverager

Third Wave as a consolidator in the retail insurance brokerage space.

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Aon reports Q4 and full year 2025 results

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The company repurchased about $250 million of shares in Q4 and ended the year with roughly $1.3 billion remaining under its repurchase authorization.

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures backs Oro

coverager

Where AI does matter, according to management, is speed and cost in the back office.

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

California Accelerates Work on EV Rules, Tax Credits That Trump Opposes

Insurance Journal

California officials are meeting Detroit automakers this week to discuss the next phase of greenhouse gas regulations for cars and trucks, the state’s top air regulator said. California is fighting in the courts and in the U.S. Congress against...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

AI Transforms Data Privacy and Protection

Insurance Thought Leadership

AI Transforms Data Privacy and Protection AI & Machine Learning

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Vehicle Thefts Dropped 25% in Arizona Last Year

Carrier Management

Vehicle Thefts Dropped 25% in Arizona Last Year Newly analyzed data reveal a 25%...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

TDI Investigations Result in $50M for Fraud Victims

Insurance Journal

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Fraud Unit this week announced that it contributed to insurance fraud investigations landing $50.9 million in court-ordered restitution in fiscal year 2025. More than 20 TDI investigators working across the sta...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Michigan AG Secures Judgment Against Contractors Over Consumer Scam

Insurance Journal

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced she has secured a default judgment (PDF) against Caltons Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC and its owners, Aron Dean Calton and Leslie Calton, of Kent City, for violating the Michigan Consumer Protection...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Aon Reports Organic Growth of 6% for 2nd Straight Year

Insurance Journal

Aon plc reported revenue of $4.3 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of $153 million or 4% from $4.1 billion in Q4 2024. For Q4 2025, Aon saw organic revenue growth of 5%, compared with 6% during …

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Insurance Journal’s Agency Salary Survey to Close Tuesday, Feb. 3

Insurance Journal

Don’t miss out on your chance to participate in Insurance Journal’s annual Agency Salary Survey. There’s only a few days left to share your insights on agency compensation trends and more. ALL retail agency owners, principals, produ...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Buyers’ market to persist through 2026, some to seek additional reinsurance: Gallagher

Reinsurance News

A buyers’ market is anticipated to continue throughout this year, and while some carriers are satisfied with the reinsurance programmes they secured during the January 1 renewal season, others are expected to look for additional protection l...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Bomb Cyclone Expected This Weekend for East Coast, Southern U.S.

Carrier Management

Bomb Cyclone Expected This Weekend for East Coast, Southern U.S. Winter's brutal grip on the U.S. East...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Researchers Warn Open-Source AI Models Vulnerable to Criminal Misuse

Carrier Management

Researchers Warn Open-Source AI Models Vulnerable to Criminal Misuse Hackers and other...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Detroit-Area Taco Bell Operators Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

Sundance, Inc. and Black River Bells, operators of several Taco Bell restaurants in the metropolitan Detroit area, will pay $100,000 and furnish other relief to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Texas Data Centers, Crypto Miners Reduced Power During Storm

Insurance Journal

Electric Reliability Council of Texas Chairman Bill Flores said Thursday that some data centers and cryptocurrency miners voluntarily curtailed power use during the recent winter storm that strained the state’s grid and others across the countr...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Selective sees 64% net income increase in Q4‘25 and improved 93.8% CoR

Reinsurance News

Selective Insurance Group has released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of $152.9 million, a 64% increase from $93.2 million in the same period in 2024. Operating income improved this quarter, growing 57...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

The Hartford Q4 Net Income Up 33% Led by Business Insurance

Insurance Journal

Net income at The Hartford increased 33% to about $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter 2025. Property/casualty written premiums increased 5% compared to Q4 2024, led by growth of 7% in the business insurance segment. CEO Christopher Swift said results...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Floods in Malawi and Mozambique trigger REPAIR’s parametric coverage

Reinsurance News

The floods devastating Malawi and Mozambique have triggered the Regional Emergency Preparedness and Inclusive Access to Recovery (REPAIR) programme’s prametric trigger, resulting in a disbursement of over $22.3 million within seven business days t...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Federal Judge Puts Brakes on New Hampshire Plan to Abolish Car Inspections

Insurance Journal

A federal court judge has halted New Hampshire’s plan to end motor vehicle inspections. U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty granted a preliminary injunction on January 27 to prevent the state from implementing a new law abolishing the a...

Posted: Jan 30, 2026