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EPA Moves to Weaken Pollution Limits on Ethylene Oxide

Insurance Journal

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Friday to weaken air pollution limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, a move that would reverse a Biden administration finding of high cancer risks at manufacturing facilities that use e...

Posted: Mar 16, 2026

Busiest US Seaport in LA Largely Insulated From Iran War Disruptions, Executive Director Says

Insurance Journal

The busiest U.S. container seaport in Los Angeles is mostly insulated from supply chain upheaval sparked by U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran that have spiraled into a regional conflict, its executive director Gene Seroka said on Thursday. The Iran war has...

Posted: Mar 16, 2026

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Stable for Farmers Mutual Fire

Insurance Journal

AM Best reports it has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Marble,...

Posted: Mar 16, 2026

Busiest US Seaport Largely Insulated From Iran War Disruptions, Exec Director Says

Insurance Journal

The busiest U.S. container seaport in Los Angeles is mostly insulated from supply chain upheaval sparked by U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran that have spiraled into a regional conflict, its executive director Gene Seroka said on Thursday. The Iran war has...

Posted: Mar 16, 2026

Uber And Motional Launch Commercial Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas

Insurance Journal

Uber and Hyundai Motor-backed autonomous vehicle firm Motional launched a commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas on Friday, the latest in a string of similar tie-ups as the ride-hailing platform doubles down on its self-driving taxi strategy. Relat...

Posted: Mar 16, 2026

Repairs Completed on Ruptured Pipe That Leaked Sewage Into Potomac River

Insurance Journal

The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River returned to operation Saturday after the completion of emergency repairs. DC Water, the utility that runs Washington’s water and sewage sys...

Posted: Mar 16, 2026

Willis launches model to quantify celebrity endorsement risk

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The tool helps companies assess and manage risks tied to celebrity partnerships.

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Mosaic Insurance partners with Munich Re

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Mosaic Insurance partnered with Munich Re to offer insurance that covers financial losses when AI models fail to meet defined performance thresholds, providing up to $15 million in capacity for AI developers and vendors.

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Centro partners with The Hartford

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Centro Benefits Research added The Hartford to its API powered RFP and digital quoting ecosystem, expanding its platform used by leading U.S. brokers.

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Cotality appoints former USAA CEO Wayne Peacock to board

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Peacock brings 36 years of financial services leadership, including overseeing banking, insurance, and retirement offerings for more than 14 million members during his tenure at USAA.

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Beyond Credit Scores in Home Insurance Risk Assessment

IIR

Relying solely on credit data can leave insurers with blind spots in home risk assessment and missed opportunities among thin-file homeowners.

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Transamerica Launches AI Assistant for Retirement Rollovers

IIR

The tool combines artificial intelligence and human support to speed consolidation of retirement accounts.

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

United Life Launches Redesigned Website

IIR

The updated site includes revised navigation, interactive retirement planning calculators and expanded educational content focused on annuities and long-term financial planning.

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

AXA Climate Platform Expands Fathom Flood Integration

IIR

Altitude is incorporating additional probabilistic flood models to support climate risk analysis.

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Stryker Attack Mirrors Tactics Used in Iran‑Aligned Hacks

Insurance Journal

While struggling to log in to their work computers last week, some employees of the medical technology company Stryker Corp. were met by an unfamiliar black-and-white cartoon figure: the logo of a shadowy pro-Iranian hacking group. The image that gre...

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Exzeo partners with Tokio Marine Highland to distribute residential flood insurance

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Exzeo will distribute the flood product through its technology platform.

Posted: Mar 14, 2026

QBE Foundation partners with Centre for Women’s Economic Safety

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The two partnered to expand financial support services for women experiencing economic abuse across Australia.

Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Willis partners with Belfry to launch insurance program for security providers

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The program embeds Willis brokered insurance products directly into the Belfry platform.

Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Aspire General partners with Empire Strykers

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The company operates across the United States and focuses on nonstandard auto insurance.

Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Agero to acquire Urgently for $5.50 per share

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He most recently served as chief marketing officer at Sam’s Club.

Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Colorectal Cancer Challenges Life Insurers

Insurance Thought Leadership

Colorectal Cancer Challenges Life Insurers Life & Health

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Coder Cannibalism

Insurance Thought Leadership

Coder Cannibalism AI & Machine Learning

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

‘Nation’s First’ Smoke Damage Standards Bill Wending Through California Legislature

Insurance Journal

A bill to create a statewide framework for handling wildfire smoke damage insurance claims is now making its way through California Legislature. The Smoke Damage Recovery Act, which primary backer Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said stems from t...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Hands2Paws partners with Tailtrust

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Partnership integrates pet insurance access into the Hands2Paws platform.

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Abacus Global Management takes minority stake in Manning & Napier

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The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Independence Pet Holdings names Vandana Venkat president of Independence Pet Group

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Independence Pet Holdings was established in 2021 as a holding company for a portfolio of pet health and pet insurance brands operating across North America.

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Acre integrates full Nationwide mortgage application process into its CRM

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According to the company, the enhancement can save brokers up to 20 minutes per case.

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Aviva launches financial wellbeing tool for workplace pension members

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It is designed to assess how individuals feel about their financial situation using confidence-based questions rather than complex financial data or income inputs.

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

AXA XL appoints Leyla Delic as Chief Technology and AI Officer

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Based in London, she will report to Scott Gunter, CEO of AXA XL and Matthieu Caillat, Group Chief Technology and AI Officer and CEO of AXA Group Operations.

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Legacy Insurance Systems Cost Nearly $5M Annually in Hidden Operational Costs: Report

Carrier Management

Legacy Insurance Systems Cost Nearly $5M Annually in Hidden Operational Costs: Rep...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

5 Operational Shifts for Scaling Insurance AI

Insurance Thought Leadership

5 Operational Shifts for Scaling Insurance AI AI & Machine Learning

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

2026 Commercial Market Outlook

Insurance Thought Leadership

2026 Commercial Market Outlook From Our Partners fishman@theins…

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Kestrel sees net income hit $46.7m in 2025 amid premium growth

Reinsurance News

Kestrel, a specialty insurance platform that provides fronting services to program managers, reinsurers, and reinsurance brokers, has reported net income of $46.7m for the full year 2025, driven by strong premium growth and a significant accountin...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Underestimated Coastal Water Heights Putting Millions More at Risk: Study

Carrier Management

Underestimated Coastal Water Heights Putting Millions More at Risk: Study Climate change's rising seas...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

La Niña Forecast to End Soon, El Niño Likely by Mid-2026

Carrier Management

La Niña Forecast to End Soon, El Niño Likely by Mid-2026 La Niña is exp...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Mapfre raises ROE target to above 13% and sets improved CoR for 2026

Reinsurance News

Mapfre, a global insurance company, has raised the ambitions of its Strategic Plan for 2026, lifting its ROE target to above 13% and setting its combined ratio target between 93% and 94%. Mapfre’s Annual General Meeting approved the accounts for t...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Insurers Under Allstate Group File Louisiana Rate Decreases for Personal Auto

Insurance Journal

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced this week that two insurers under the Allstate group have filed rate decrease for some personal auto policyholders. Temple has finalized the rate changes, the Louisiana Department of Insurance sai...

Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Estee Lauder Companies Sues Perfumer Jo Malone, Zara UK for Using Malone Name

Insurance Journal

Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies has filed a lawsuit against British entrepreneur Jo Malone, her fragrance brand “Jo Loves” and Zara’s UK business, it said on Thursday, over the use of Malone’s name on certain products....

Posted: Mar 13, 2026