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Trump Again Vows to Block Wind Turbines During His Presidency

Insurance Journal

US President Donald Trump said he wanted to have no wind turbines built during his presidency, reiterating his distaste for the renewable energy source after his administration has made multiple moves to thwart its development. “I’m proud...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

US Home Insurance Prices Set to Keep Rising With Severe Weather

Insurance Journal

US home insurance premiums are set to rise for a fifth straight year in 2026 as insurers grapple with losses from extreme weather and high rebuilding costs. The average annual premium is projected to increase 4% to about $3,057 this …

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Marsh Risk launches Bermuda-based excess casualty facility for US clients

Reinsurance News

Insurance broker Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh, has launched a new Bermuda-based insurance facility, BX1, designed to deliver significant excess casualty capacity to US-based clients. BX1 provides US clients facing a demanding casualty market wi...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Litigation Shifts the Risk Landscape for Ultra-Processed Foods

Risk & Insurance

Government-led lawsuits and evolving regulatory pressure create new liability exposure for food manufacturers: Swiss Re. The post Litigat...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Proscecutor Drops Charges Against Teen in Georgia Prank Gone Wrong

Insurance Journal

A Georgia prosecutor has decided to drop charges against a teenager who police say was driving the truck that struck and killed a beloved high school teacher when a prank turned deadly, the teen’s lawyer said. The victim’s family had &#82...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Iran Warns Gulf Nations of Major Response After Gas Field Strike

Insurance Journal

ran warned countries around the Persian Gulf that a number of energy assets are now “legitimate targets” after Israel attacked its giant South Pars gas field, sending further shockwaves through oil and gas markets. Facilities in Qatar, Sa...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

ISF supports parametric insurance scheme to protect Indonesia’s coffee and cocoa farmers

Reinsurance News

The InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF) is co-funding the development and implementation of a national parametric insurance scheme designed to protect Indonesia’s coffee and cocoa farmers from the escalating risks of climate change. The initiative...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Fidelis Partnership CEO hails outstanding 2025 growth as written premiums hit $5.4bn

Reinsurance News

The Fidelis Partnership (TFP) has reported $5.4 billion in written premiums across all capacity providers for the year ended 31 December 2025, up from $4.7 billion in 2024, with 10% organic revenue growth. Richard Brindle, Executive Chairman and C...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

SEC Preparing to Scrap Quarterly Reporting Requirement, WSJ Reports

Carrier Management

SEC Preparing to Scrap Quarterly Reporting Requirement, WSJ Reports The U.S. Securities and...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

U.S. Data Center Boom Slows Due to Power Grid Limits, Consultancy Says

Carrier Management

U.S. Data Center Boom Slows Due to Power Grid Limits, Consultancy Says U.S. data center...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Executives on the Move at DUAL Group and Marsh

Carrier Management

Executives on the Move at DUAL Group and Marsh DUAL Group announced the appointment of Ed Ashby a...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Rikers Island Corrections Officer Cops to Falsifying Workers’ Compensation Claims

Insurance Journal

A corrections officer at the Rikers Island jail complex pled guilty yesterday to receiving more than $370,000 in workers’ compensation benefits based on fake injury claims, according to federal prosecutors. U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distri...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

B.P. Marsh invests in energy-focused start-up broker Ventura

Reinsurance News

B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc, an investor specialising in early-stage financial services businesses, has announced an investment in Ventura Risk Partners Holdings Limited, a newly established insurance broker focused on energy risks within the Ll...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Prolonged Middle East tensions may heighten volatility in terrorism and political violence coverage

Reinsurance News

While acknowledging that the re/insurance industry remains well-positioned to absorb moderate losses from terrorism and political violence due to strong capitalisation and diversified underwriting portfolios, Morningstar DBRS has warned that prolo...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Adam Lowe Named National Casualty Practice Leader at Brown & Riding

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Adam Lowe Named National Casualty Practice Leader at Brown & Riding ap...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Tom Sleeper Appointed President of Retail Property & Casualty Division at Venbrook Group LLC

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Tom Sleeper Appointed President of Retail Property &#0...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Leyla Delic Appointed Chief Technology and AI Officer at AXA XL

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Leyla Delic Appointed Chief Technology and AI Officer at AXA XL appeared firs...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Greg Carnazza Named Head of Construction Property for Americas Region at AXA XL

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Greg Carnazza Named Head of Construction Property for Americas Re...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Greek Firms Scan Computer Systems as Iran War Raises Cyberattack Risks, Sources Say

Insurance Journal

Greek shipowners and other companies are scanning their computer systems for evidence of cyberattacks after advice from the National Cybersecurity Authority, two sources said on Wednesday following incidents that have been linked to the Iran war. The...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Compre assumes portfolio of asbestos insurance liabilities from Amerisure

Reinsurance News

Compre Group Holdings Limited (Compre), the Bermuda-domiciled international specialty reinsurance group, has announced that it will assume a material portfolio of asbestos insurance liabilities from Amerisure. Amerisure is a provider of commercial...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Lockton expands EMEA Transaction Liability Team with senior appointments

Reinsurance News

Lockton Companies, an insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm, has announced the appointments of Luke Sutton as Chief Commercial Officer (EMEA) and Abbas Juma as Head of Tax (EMEA) in its Transaction Liability (TL) practice. These moves mark a...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Insurers call on EU leaders for a genuine simplification package for financial services: Insurance E...

Reinsurance News

Ahead of the March European Council, insurers have called on EU leaders to deliver a genuine simplification package for financial services, including a Financial Services Omnibus, that achieves visible and measurable reductions in regulatory burde...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

ASR appoints Alexander Milne as Director of International Policy and Partnerships

Reinsurance News

Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the developing-markets-focused re/insurance group, has announced the appointment of Alexander Milne as Director of International Policy and Partnerships. In this role, Milne will lead the development of strategic part...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Talanx sees record net income of €2.48bn in 2025

Reinsurance News

Talanx Group has posted a record net income of €2.48 billion in 2025, split evenly between Primary Insurance and Reinsurance, reflecting the firm’s “diversified and balanced” structure. Torsten Leue, Chairman of Talanx’s Bo...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Lloyd’s reported to have applied to set up in India’s GIFT City

Reinsurance News

The specialist Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance marketplace has reportedly applied to set up operations at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s first operational greenfield smart city, according to The Hindu Business Line....

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

AI editing tools linked to rising insurance fraud, Verisk reports

Reinsurance News

Artificial intelligence-powered editing tools are becoming a routine part of digital life, and data analytics and technology provider Verisk reports that their growing use is now influencing behaviour within insurance claims. In its latest Verisk...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

James River names Kelly Hadiaris as SVP, Underwriting , Excess Casualty

Reinsurance News

James River Group Holdings, Inc., a US specialty insurer focused on excess and surplus lines and reinsurance solutions, has announced that Kelly Hadiaris has returned to the firm as Senior Vice President, Underwriting – Excess Casualty. She will l...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

MGAA supports launch of REG Risk 365 to improve counterparty oversight

Reinsurance News

The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), the representative body for UK managing general agents (MGAs), has welcomed the launch of REG Risk 365 by REG Technologies. The new module, part of the REG Network, is designed to enhance governance...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

AM Specialty Insurance appoints Jamie Micheli as Head of People and Talent

Reinsurance News

AM Specialty Insurance Group, a provider of specialty insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Jamie Micheli as Head of People and Talent for AM Specialty Insurance Company. Micheli brings more than 12 years of HR experience, with a s...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

BPL expands global footprint with new Tokyo office

Reinsurance News

BPL, an independent credit and political risk insurance broker, has opened an office in Japan as part of its broader international development. The decision reflects increased demand from Japanese financial institutions, trading houses, multinatio...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Starr names Igor Di Beo as CEO of Brazil

Reinsurance News

Starr, an insurance and investment organisation, has appointed Igor Di Beo as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brazil, effective 23rd March 2026. Di Beo succeeds Cristina Domingues, who will continue as a member of the Starr Brazil board t...

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Gulf Banks Face $307 Billion Deposit Flight Risk if War Worsens, S&P Says

Insurance Journal

Gulf banks could face domestic deposit outflows of $307 billion if the Middle East conflict deepens, S&P Global Ratings said. An S&P report said it had seen no evidence of major outflows of foreign or local funding from banks in …

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Iran War Cost Spike Straining Farmers Ahead of Midterm Elections

Insurance Journal

US farmers, long one of Donald Trump’s most loyal constituencies, are increasingly worried by the Iran war as soaring fertilizer and fuel prices hammer them just as they are about to start planting crops for the year. “Is the war …

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

SEC’s Top Cop Resigns After Just Six Months on the Job

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement director has resigned just over six months after she started on the job, the SEC said on Monday, a sudden departure for an agency that has changed dramatically under Republican leaders....

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Onex CEO Le Blanc Channels Buffett With Big Bet on Insurance

Insurance Journal

Onex Corp. made a big bet on an insurance startup, and it didn’t take long for the losses to mount. First there was the pandemic, then a deep freeze in Texas. In 2022, Hurricane Ian ripped across the Caribbean and …

Posted: Mar 18, 2026

Germany Seeks Doubling of AI Data Centers by 2030

Insurance Journal

Germany plans to encourage investments in data centers to at least double domestic capacity and to boost artificial intelligence data processing at least fourfold by 2030, the government said on Tuesday. In a bid to catch up with the dominant …

Posted: Mar 18, 2026