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Global property cat ROL down 12% at Jan 1 reinsurance renewals: Guy Carpenter

Reinsurance News

Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter’s Global Property Catastrophe Rate on Line (ROL) Index was down 12% at the January 1st 2026 renewals, with per risk placements flat to down 15% depending on region. In its January 1, 2026 Reinsurance Renewal...

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

HW International B.V. to rebrand as Dubois

Reinsurance News

HW International B.V., a privately owned specialist insurance broker group headquartered in the Netherlands, plans to adopt Dubois as its new trading name, effective early 2026. HW International B.V. supports clients globally, providing specialist...

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Both Pilots Killed as 2 Helicopters Crash in Midair

Insurance Journal

Two helicopters crashed midair in New Jersey on Sunday, killing both pilots according to authorities. Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said rescuers responded to a report of an aviation crash at about 11:25 a.m. Video from the scene shows a …

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Both Pilots Killed as 2 Helicopters Crash in Midair After Breakfast Together

Insurance Journal

Two men who died after their helicopters collided midair in New Jersey over the weekend both earned their private pilot licenses over a decade ago and would often have breakfast together at a cafe near the crash site before taking …

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Whitecap confirms space underwriting capacity from Jan 1

Reinsurance News

Whitecap Underwriting Europe s.r.o., a reinsurance managing general agent, will commence its space underwriting capacity on January 1st, 2026, through its division Whitecap Aerospace. Utilising an A-rated insurer, Whitecap Aerospace will deploy up...

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Longtime Motel 6 Spokesman Tom Bodett Settles Lawsuit Against Chain

Insurance Journal

Tom Bodett, who for nearly four decades told travelers in radio and TV ads that at Motel 6 “we’ll leave the light on for you,” settled his lawsuit accusing the motel chain of using his name and voice without permission …

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Man in Shooting That Killed Teen at Ky. State University

Insurance Journal

A grand jury has declined to indict the father of two Kentucky State University students who was charged with murder in an on-campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another. In a social media post after the Tuesday …

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Man in Fatal Shooting at Kentucky State University

Insurance Journal

A grand jury has declined to indict the father of two Kentucky State University students who was charged with murder in an on-campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another. In a social media post after the Tuesday …

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Stepbrother Suspect in Cruise Ship Death Says He Doesn’t Remember Anything

Insurance Journal

A 16-year-old boy being investigated in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship last month has no recollection about what happened, according to text message exchanges between his parents filed in a custody court case in Florida. &#8230...

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Board Calls for US Steel to Address Safety Issues as It Rebuilds Site of Fatal Explosion

Insurance Journal

The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has issued interim safety recommendations in connection with the agency’s ongoing investigation into the August 11, 2025, fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works facilit...

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

People Moves: Igarashi Joins Alliant’s Western Region Benefits Team

Insurance Journal

Jaycy Igarashi joined Alliant Insurance Services as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in Irvine, Igarashi has more than a decade of experience, most recently serving as a partner in employee benefits at The Baldwin Group...

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Motel 6 Spokesman Tom Bodett Settles Lawsuit Against Chain

Insurance Journal

Tom Bodett, who for nearly four decades told travelers in radio and TV ads that at Motel 6 “we’ll leave the light on for you,” settled his lawsuit accusing the motel chain of using his name and voice without permission …

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

California AG Puts out Price Gouging Alert Following Emergency Declaration

Insurance Journal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert following the Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency declaration in response to powerful winter storms that struck over th weekend, with more rain and wind on tap. A series of atmospheric riv...

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

SiriusPoint’s IMG to Acquire Emergency Travel Services Firm Assist America

Insurance Journal

Global specialty insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint Ltd. announced that its subsidiary International Medical Group (IMG) will acquire Assist America, a New Jersey-based provider of global emergency travel assistance services that generates $20 million...

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Howden US Tells Judge Brown & Brown Employees Fled Due to ‘Mistreatment’

Insurance Journal

In a Christmas court filing, Howden US filed its response to a request by rival Brown & Brown for a temporary restraining order, saying the recent exodus of Brown & Brown employees to Howden US was “caused entirely by Brown’s &#82...

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

Nearly 6 in 10 Individual Life Applications Qualify for Accelerated Underwriting: Gen Re

Insurance Forums

An average of 59% of individual life insurance applications qualify for an accelerated underwriting path, … Read more

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

2026 Risk Study Emphasizes Resilience

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2026 Risk Study Emphasizes Resilience Risk Management

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Insurance AI Needs Context Over Speed

Insurance Thought Leadership

Insurance AI Needs Context Over Speed AI & Machine Learning

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Flood Risk Demands New Insurance Approach

Insurance Thought Leadership

Flood Risk Demands New Insurance Approach Personal Lines

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Our 10 Most-Read Articles From 2025

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Posted: Dec 29, 2025

AI for MGAs and the road to 2030

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AI is reshaping MGA operations with faster insights, smarter workflows, and the scalable tech needed to compete through 2030

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

TMK appoints Olivia Jackson to cyber underwriting team

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Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Olivia Jackson as a Cyber Underwriter.

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

SageSure names John Sence Chief Sales Officer

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Sence will oversee sales strategy, distribution growth, and producer engagement as SageSure looks to expand beyond its current $3 billion of inforce premium.

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Trucordia acquires Global Financial & Insurance Services

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Global Financial & Insurance Services is a Texas-based insurance and financial services firm with a nationwide client base.

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

The Standard promotes Paul Freese to AVP of Loan Operations

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Freese joined The Standard in 2009.

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Sompo to deploy AI agents across 30,000 employees

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Suncorp employees have raised over $7.8 million for cancer research and support through the Spirit to Cure program.

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

CompSource Mutual Earns A Rating From AM Best

Insurance Journal

AM Best has affirmed CompSource Mutual Insurance Company’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) with a Stable outlook. AM Best is the preeminent insurance credit rating service. CompSource Mutual is Oklahoma’s premier workers&...

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Another Winter Storm Disrupts US Holiday Air Travel on Monday

Insurance Journal

Another intense winter storm system stretching from the upper Midwest to the Northeast will once again test US airlines during the busy holiday travel period. Service is still trying to recover from days of disruption that led to more than …

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Storms Wreak Havoc on South Africa’s Electricity Supply

Insurance Journal

Storms and high winds are wreaking havoc on South Africa’s electricity supply, with disruptions reported nationwide. “While major disruptions in the Eastern Cape have largely been addressed, the KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Free State provi...

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Topsail Re joins Mutual Re’s ownership group

Reinsurance News

Cayman Islands domiciled reinsurance company, Topsail Re, will be added to Mutual Re’s ownership group effective January 1st, 2026, joining Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan, Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, Moto...

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

San Francisco Waymo Outage Raises Doubts Over Robotaxi Readiness During Crises

Carrier Management

San Francisco Waymo Outage Raises Doubts Over Robotaxi Readiness During Crises...

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Several New Laws Impacting California Drivers Take Effect January 1

Carrier Management

Several New Laws Impacting California Drivers Take Effect January 1 Ma...

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Uber, Lyft Team Up With Baidu to Start Robotaxi Trials in UK

Insurance Journal

Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. are each teaming up with Baidu Inc. to trial driverless taxis in the UK, as ride-sharing companies race to deploy autonomous services around the world. Uber said Monday a pilot program using Baidu’s Apollo &...

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

JPMorgan Steered Black Advisers to Poorer Areas, Suit Alleges

Insurance Journal

JPMorgan Chase & Co. was sued by two former financial advisers who claim the bank discriminated against them as Black women by assigning them to less-affluent Brooklyn, New York, neighborhoods and allowing male colleagues to poach their clients....

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

A Year On, Jeju Air Crash Report Delayed as Families Question Probe’s Credibility

Insurance Journal

A South Korean investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people is set to miss a one-year deadline to release a progress report, two officials said, as frustrated relatives of the victims continue to demand answers about what …

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Risksmith Insurance launches DIC earthquake offering for property risks

Reinsurance News

Risksmith Insurance Services, a specialty managing general underwriter (MGU) focused on providing insurance solutions for complex excess and surplus (E&S) risks, has launched an earthquake programme offering flexibility, deep technical experti...

Posted: Dec 29, 2025