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Datavant to acquire DigitalOwl

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DigitalOwl developed an AI system to analyze medical documents.

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

HSCM closes $110 million life ILS secondaries fund

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HSCM manages $3.3 billion in assets with a focus on insurance and transportation investments.

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

The Fidelis Partnership launches Imala Re

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Alongside the launch, Fidelis will open a Miami office on October 1, 2025.

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

SBLI refreshes brand identity

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Updates have been made to SBLI’s visual identity.

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Allianz Partners partners with Alaska Airlines

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The company has partnered with Alaska Airlines to introduce SmartBenefits.

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Google Likely to Be Hit With First EU Antitrust Fine Under New EU Law, Sources Say

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Alphabet’s Google is likely to be hit with its first fine under landmark new EU tech rules in the coming months, and the European Commission is now drafting its decision, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said. Acting …

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

French Workers Tailed by Private Detectives Hired to Root Out Surging Sick Leave Fraud

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French Workers Tailed by Private Detectives Hired to Root Out Surging Sick...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Cyber Threats Continue to Target SMEs, While Large Firms Face Greatest Costs: Report

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Cyber Threats Continue to Target SMEs, While Large Firms Face Greatest Costs: Report The latest NetDiligence...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

ZestyAI Gains Wisconsin Approval for AI Model Tackling Non-Weather Water Risk

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ZestyAI, a provider of AI-powered property and climate risk analytics, announced that its non-weather water risk model, Z-WATER, has received approval in Wisconsin for use in underwriting and writing. With this approval, insurers in Wisconsin can beg...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Minnesota Cities Test Limits of State’s Cannabis Law, Exposing Legal Gray Areas

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Whether it comes from courtrooms or the Capitol, Minnesota’s cannabis laws look in need of clarification in response to wide interpretations by cities. Local governments by law can cap the number of cannabis retailers, place restrictions on whe...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Starbase Will Take Partial Control of Beach Near SpaceX Launch Site

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The new South Texas city established by Elon Musk’s SpaceX employees, Starbase, will assume control over certain parts of the beach near the rocket company’s launch site. Cameron County commissioners approved the agreement to hand over a...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Deadly Shooting at Dallas ICE Hub Was ‘Targeted,’ FBI Say

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A shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement center in Dallas left one detainee dead and two others critically injured in what federal officials described as a “targeted attack” against the agency. Federal Bureau of Investigation...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

US P&C insurers post record $89bn investment income in 2024: AM Best

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The US property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry generated a record $89 billion in investment income in 2024, marking a 20% year-over-year increase, according to AM Best. The firm reported that the growth was fuelled by higher interest ra...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

SIM Farms Like the One Found Near the UN Threatens Telecom Networks

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SIM Farms Like the One Found Near the UN Threatens Telecom Networks The U.S. Secret Service has found a...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Ryan Specialty launches MGU Clach Casualty led by Adam Schnell

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Ryan Specialty, an international specialty insurance firm, has launched Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers (Clach Casualty), a new managing general underwriter (MGU) focused on providing casualty insurance solutions for complex construction and...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Atlantic Hurricane Season Awakens After Sleepy Start

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This year’s Atlantic hurricane season has so far lagged behind long-term trends, generated oddities and left seasoned forecasters scratching their heads. But now it’s finally shaking off the doldrums and spinning up storms. Tropical Storm...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

‘Most Prevalent’ Chinese Hacking Group Targets Tech, Law Firms

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Suspected Chinese hackers are behind an ongoing cyberespionage campaign against US technology companies and legal firms, stealing national security secrets often while remaining undetected, according to Alphabet Inc.’s Google. The hacking group...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

MAPFRE updates Innovation Model to accelerate growth

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Spanish insurer MAPFRE has announced an update to its innovation model, aiming to increase agility, encourage collaboration, and maximise the effectiveness of company initiatives. The new model, MAPFRE Innovación, is already operational and will s...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Insly launches guide on scaling an MGA from £10m to £50m GWP

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Insly has launched a new guide on ‘How to scale your MGA from £10m to £50m’. Drawing on insights from MGA and insurance experts, the guide provides a blueprint of the steps founders can take to expand their GWP and the bottom line. 

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Markets/Coverages: Ryan’s Clach Casualty Targets Complex Construction, Habitational

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Global specialty insurance firm Ryan Specialty announced the formation of Clach Casualty Underwriting Managers, a managing general underwriter (MGU) focused on providing casualty insurance for complex construction and habitational real estate risks....

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

National Flood Insurance Program Once Again on the Verge of Expiration

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About six months after Congress passed a short-term reauthorization, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will soon expire—a prospect that could cause coverage lapses for policyholders with expiring contracts at the traditional height of hurri...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025

Arbol launches new wildfire parametric product for Western states

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Continuing its expansion into further perils and geographies, Arbol has launched a new parametric wildfire insurance product for commercial and residential properties in high-risk wildfire regions in the U.S., with coverage limits up to $10 millio...

Posted: Sep 25, 2025