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Taking Your Construction Company to the Next Level

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. There are many ways to grow a business, but the first step is to understand how you got to where you are, then decide what you need to …

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

M&S First-Half Profit Hammered by Impact of Cyber Hack

Insurance Journal

British retailer Marks & Spencer reported a 55.4% slide in first-half underlying profit, reflecting the impact of an April cyber hack that forced it to suspend online clothing orders for seven weeks and also hit food availability. M&S, one of...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

EU Agrees Weakened Climate Target in Final-Hour Deal for COP30

Insurance Journal

EU climate ministers agreed a 2040 climate change target in the early hours of Wednesday after watering down the goal in last-minute negotiations, as they raced to clinch the deal before the U.N. COP30 summit in Brazil. After negotiating late …

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Conduit Re grows reinsurance revenue 12.6% amid competitive market conditions

Reinsurance News

Bermuda-based reinsurer Conduit Re has reported reinsurance revenue for the nine months ended 30th September 2025 of $662.4 million, a 12.6% increase over the nine months ended 30 September 2024. Of the total reinsurance revenue for the period, Co...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

AIG reports GI underwriting income increase of 81% for Q3’25

Reinsurance News

Global insurer American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has reported that its General Insurance (GI) underwriting income rose 81% year-over-year, reaching $793 million for the third quarter of 2025, compared to $437 million in the same period last...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Typhoon Deaths Climb in Philippines as It Braces for New Storm

Insurance Journal

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 66 people in the Philippines with dozens more missing, an official said on Wednesday, as the country braces for a new storm. The deadliest typhoon to hit the Southeast Asian nation this year also displaced …

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Update: Philippine Typhoon Deaths Climb to 116 as New Storm Looms

Insurance Journal

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 116 people in the Philippines, becoming the deadliest storm to hit the Southeast Asian nation in a year, with dozens more missing. The typhoon, locally known as Tino, also displaced more than half a million …

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Beazley Security expands availability of Security Posture Reports

Reinsurance News

Beazley Security, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beazley Insurance and an integrated cyber risk management firm, is aiming to reduce risk with the expanded availability of its Security Posture Reports (SPRs). The process includes the automated disco...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Global Funds Add to Warnings of Risks in Private Credit

Insurance Journal

From global banks to alternative fund managers, more senior financiers are joining a growing chorus warning of cracks in private credit. TCW Group Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Katie Koch told a forum in Hong Kong on Wednesday that she’s...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Applied Systems enhances commercial lines solution for Canadian Brokers

Reinsurance News

Applied Systems, a global provider of cloud-based software for the insurance industry, has announced new enhancements to its commercial lines solution in Applied Epic for the Canadian market. The updates aim to give brokers greater choice, speed,...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

UK’s Reeves to Meet Insurance CEOs in Pre-Budget Growth Pitch

Insurance Journal

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will meet CEOs from top insurers in Downing Street on Wednesday, as she seeks to encourage more investment in the City ahead of a tricky budget later this month. The meeting, whose attendees …

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Commercial Insurance Market Shifts to Buyer-Friendly Conditions in Q3 Despite Rising Nat Cat Losses

Risk & Insurance

Property rates decline by double-digits while global disaster claims approach $100 billion in first half of 2025, Aon reports. The post

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

BPL launches Funded Solutions team to expand credit insurance services

Reinsurance News

BPL, an independent broker specialising in credit and political risk insurance (CPRI), has established a new Funded Solutions team to provide insurance-linked capital and credit management strategies, including repackagings, for a broad range of f...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Top FDA Drug Regulator Leaves, Agency Cites Personal Conduct

Insurance Journal

The US Food and Drug Administration’s lead drug regulator George Tidmarsh resigned two days after being placed on administrative leave over personal conduct concerns, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. The resignation...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Ga. Court: Ambulance Chasing Not a RICO Claim But Fake Immigrant Papers Might Be

Insurance Journal

The Georgia Court of Appeals this week handed down multiple decisions, three of which could indirectly affect property and liability insurance coverage in the state for years to come. In a case over a deliberately set Atlanta apartment complex fire &...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

New York State Report Calls Weather Consequences ‘Dire and Growing’

Insurance Journal

Severe weather events are increasing in New York and certain types of events, including thunderstorm-related damaging wind and flash flooding, are also increasing, according to a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Since 1998, New Y...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Zinnia launches Policy Processor 8.0

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The underwriting platform is used by ~15 life and annuity carriers in North America.

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Terra launches policy administration system for workers’ compensation

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The launch follows Terra’s recent rollout of its note summarization tool in Terra Claims and expands its product suite, which includes claims management, compliance, and benchmarking tools.

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Sling TV Settles with California AG for $530K for Privacy Act Violations

Insurance Journal

Sling TV LLC and Dish Media Sales LLC, a streaming service, have agreed to pay $530,000 to settle allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act by failing to provide an easy method for consumers to stop the …

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Sling TV Settles With California AG for $530K for Privacy Act Violations

Insurance Journal

Sling TV LLC and Dish Media Sales LLC, a streaming service, have agreed to pay $530,000 to settle allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act by failing to provide an easy method for consumers to stop the …

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

Policybazaar launches reinsurance operations across Asia and the Middle East

Reinsurance News

Policybazaar.com, one of India’s largest insurance platforms, has expanded its global footprint with the launch of its reinsurance operations in Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE. With this launch, Policybazaar becomes one of the first Ind...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

AIG General Insurance Underwriting Income Up 81% in Q3

Insurance Journal

Third quarter 2025 underwriting income in American International Group’s (AIG) General Insurance segment increased 81% compared with last year, to $793 million. The unit—North America commercial, International commercial, and global personal—re...

Posted: Nov 05, 2025

John Hancock Names Kartik Sakthivel Chief Information Officer

IIR

Sakthivel, who succeeds Jean Olive, will oversee technology strategy and transformation initiatives.

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Americans Concerned About Long-Term Care, But Few Discuss It

Insurance Forums

As Long-Term Care Awareness Month begins, new research from Lincoln Financial highlights a widespread concern … Read more

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Mutual of Enumclaw Adds COO and CIO to Support Operational Transformation

IIR

New executive hires bring experience from major insurers and Fortune 500 technology organizations.

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Fintary Raises $10 Million to Automate Insurance Commission Management

IIR

Funding will support expansion of its AI platform and streamline complex financial operations for insurers.

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Clearcover raises $25 million in amended securities offering

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The car insurer has raised $457.2 million since inception.

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Hamilton Lane and Guardian announce partnership

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Hamilton Lane will manage Guardian's existing private equity portfolio of nearly $5 billion.

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Otonomi raises $5 million

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The investment will accelerate Otonomi's market expansion across Americas, EU, GCC, and Asia.‍

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

The Hanover enhances its offering for complex industrial property risks

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Hanover Specialty Industrial Property Advantage is a new admitted property product.

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Vitality partners with Google

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Google's AI tools will be applied to Vitality's range of health and lifestyle data to provide a more accurate understanding of an individual's health and lifespan factors.

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Life Insurance Riders: What You Need To Know

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You probably already know that life insurance provides financial protection and peace of mind for your future. Securing a life insurance policy is a great way to ensure your loved ones are prepared for...

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Zurich opens TechXchange fire suppression center

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In partnership with Johnson Controls.

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

The LOE Loophole: How Friction-Free Access Helps Solve this New Business Roadblock

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A hidden growth opportunity lies in simplifying and streamlining non-linear application experiences.

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Lockton Re strengthens global legacy and analytics team

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Broker appoints Darsh Patel and Jack McGregor.

Posted: Nov 04, 2025

Suzuki partners with Wrisk

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HPE designs and manages bespoke healthcare schemes for elite athletes across more than 80 sports and has served as the Premier League’s appointed healthcare advisor since 1994.

Posted: Nov 04, 2025