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Parametric insurance can be ‘transformational’ in narrowing protection gap: Aon

Reinsurance News

Aon’s Elizabeth Henderson has highlighted a $223 billion climate protection gap, warning that traditional insurance models are often too slow and complex to keep pace with fast-moving climate disasters, particularly in resource-constrained r...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Gallagher names Ryan Witchard Executive Director for Middle East & Africa Marine practice

Reinsurance News

Insurance and risk management firm Gallagher has appointed Ryan Witchard as Executive Director of its Middle East & Africa Marine practice. In his new role, Witchard will oversee the team advising clients on shipping, cargo, hull, and machiner...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Fallout Spreads to Suppliers

Insurance Journal

The cyberattack that’s brought Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc factories to a standstill is affecting suppliers, with some European parts makers forced to pause or scale back their own production. German company Eberspächer Gruppe GmbH & C...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Applied Crisis Underwriters approved as Lloyd’s coverholder

Reinsurance News

Applied Crisis Underwriters, an affiliate of Applied Underwriters, has announced that it has been approved as a Lloyd’s coverholder. Based in London, New York, and Miami, Applied Crisis Underwriters provides specialised coverage for political viol...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Tangram spins out from Heffernan and launches new MGA platform

Reinsurance News

Tangram Insurance Services has completed its spin-out from Heffernan Insurance Brokers and will become the inaugural portfolio company of Balavant Insurance Group, a newly formed holding company backed by investment from SkyKnight Capital. Tangram...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

David Turner to lead SiriusPoint’s global Claims function

Reinsurance News

Specialty insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint has announced the appointment of David Turner as Global Head of Claims, a London-based role. From October 7, 2025, Turner will lead the global Claims function, overseeing teams across London and New York...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Daniel Tasch named CEO of Marsh McLennan Austria

Reinsurance News

Global insurance and reinsurance broker Marsh McLennan has announced the appointment of Daniel Tasch as CEO of Marsh McLennan, Austria, effective 1st October 2025. Based in Vienna, Tasch will report to Cristian Fugaciu, Co-CEO of Marsh McLennan Ce...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Allianz Trade announces new CEO appointment for Hong Kong Hub

Reinsurance News

Allianz Trade, a provider of trade credit insurance and a recognised expert in surety, collections, structured trade credit, and political risk, has announced the appointment of Hassan Omaish as Chief Executive Officer for Hong Kong, South Korea,...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Swiss Re to create single platform for ILS investment management offering

Reinsurance News

Swiss Re has announced the formation of a single platform for its insurance-linked securities (ILS) investment management offering, combining two teams to provide investors with access to its entire suite of products through a single manager. Swis...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Moody’s: European reinsurers post record earnings in first half of 2025

Reinsurance News

Moody’s Ratings, a provider of credit ratings, research and risk analysis, reported that the four biggest European reinsurers — Munich Re (insurance financial strength rating Aa3, positive outlook), Swiss Re (Aa3 stable), Hannover Re, and SCOR (A1...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

People Moves: AmTrust Names Fletcher and Thomas to Lead New E&S Premier Group; The Fidelis Partnersh...

Insurance Journal

AmTrust Names Fletcher and Thomas to Lead New E&S Premier Group AmTrust Financial Services Inc., headquartered in New York City, appointed Curt Fletcher as senior vice president and Matt Thomas as vice president of AmTrust’s newly establish...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Ares Management names Anup Agarwal partner and Chief Investment Officer of Ares Insurance Solutions

Reinsurance News

Ares Management Corporation, an alternative investment manager, has named Anup Agarwal as Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Ares Insurance Solutions, where he will also serve as Head of the business. Agarwal will collaborate with David Reill...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Mosaic Insurance launches enhanced blended IMI and cyber coverage for NA and Bermuda

Reinsurance News

Mosaic Insurance, a specialty insurer focused on financial institutions and cyber risk, has expanded its investment management insurance (IMI) offering with a new modular format that provides up to $20 million capacity per risk. The move targets i...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Tesla Settles Another Fatal Crash Lawsuit Ahead of Jury Trial

Insurance Journal

Tesla Inc. reached a confidential deal to resolve a lawsuit by the family of a teenager who was killed in a 2019 California crash involving a Model 3 on Autopilot. The settlement disclosed in court filings marks the latest move …

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Georgia Man Charged Again in Selling Fake Workers’ Comp Insurance Certificates

Insurance Journal

A Georgia man has been arrested for at least the second time in four years, charged with posing as an insurance agent and selling fake workers’ compensation policies. Fernando Jose Cuellar Membreno, 54, was arrested in August after an investiga...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Orion180 Launches Homeowners Product in California That Includes High-Risk Zones

Insurance Journal

Orion180 Insurance launched of its FLEX Home Insurance product for California. FLEX is designed to give homeowners the ability to personalize policies, adjust coverage and deduct options based on risk exposure and financial goals. Orion180 has develo...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

World Insurance Adds William P. Smart Associates of New Jersey

Insurance Journal

Global insurance broker World Insurance Associates LLC announced it acquired the business of William P. Smart Associates of Fairfield, New Jersey on June 1, 2025. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. William P. Smart’s niche is the ente...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Trump Administration to Award Contract for Research on Vaccines and Autism to RPI

Insurance Journal

Federal health officials intend to award a contract to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate whether there is a link between vaccinations and autism, according to a government procurement notice. The Troy, New York, engineering school is ge...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

New YorkProposes Rules to Ban Addictive Social Media Feeds for Kids

Insurance Journal

New York’s attorney general on Monday proposed regulations for its crackdown on addictive social media feeds for children, including rules for verifying a user’s age. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act, passed last...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

New York Unveils Rules to Ban Addictive Social Media Feeds for Kids

Insurance Journal

New York’s attorney general on Monday proposed regulations for its crackdown on addictive social media feeds for children, including rules for verifying a user’s age. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act, passed last...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Congress Asks If Boar’s Head Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Outbreak Will Reopen

Insurance Journal

Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether a Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the center of last year’s deadly listeria outbreak will be fit to reopen. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, of Connecticut, sent a letter Monday asking company officials to ap...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Will Boar’s Head Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Outbreak Reopen?

Insurance Journal

Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether a Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the center of last year’s deadly listeria outbreak will be fit to reopen. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, of Connecticut, sent a letter Monday asking company officials to ap...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Will Boar’s Head Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak Reopen?

Insurance Journal

Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether a Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the center of last year’s deadly listeria outbreak will be fit to reopen. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, of Connecticut, sent a letter Monday asking company officials to ap...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Workers’ Comp Rate Increase Proposed in Washington

Insurance Journal

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing a 4.9% increase in the average hourly rate employers and workers pay for workers’ compensation insurance in 2026. L&I says the increase would help pay for the rising cos...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Microsoft Seizes 340 Websites Linked to Growing Phishing Subscription Service

Insurance Journal

Microsoft Inc said on Tuesday that it seized nearly 340 websites tied to a rapidly growing Nigerian-based service that allowed users to carry out phishing operations that stole at least 5,000 Microsoft user credentials. Microsoft obtained an order fr...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

DUAL Europe strengthens cyber business with new regional structure

Reinsurance News

DUAL Europe has announced a newly aligned regional structure for cyber, alongside a series of strategic leadership appointments, reinforcing its position in the cyber insurance market and strengthening support for brokers and clients across Europe...

Posted: Sep 17, 2025

ChatGPT Was Used ‘to Help Scammers Do Their Thing’ at Asia Fraud Compound

Insurance Journal

Duncan Okindo says he was lured to Southeast Asia last year by the promise of a customer service job in Thailand. Instead, he ended up spending four months in a scam compound on the lawless Myanmar-Thai border, where he saw …

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

How Pharmacy Benefit Managers Can Help Auto Insurers Navigate Rising Costs and Operational Challenge...

Risk & Insurance

Auto insurers have an opportunity to leverage PBMs to improve medical loss ratios, enhance claims outcomes, and provide greater transparency and control. The post

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Insurers Lose Bid to Appeal London Judgment Over Jets Lost in Russia

Insurance Journal

Western insurers on Tuesday lost a London High Court bid to appeal against a judgment that hands aircraft lessors $1.0 billion-plus from their war risks insurance policies to cover the loss of jets stuck in Russia since the invasion of …

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Guidewire Names Brigette McInnis-Day Chief People Officer

IIR

McInnis-Day will oversee global people and enterprise operations.

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Generation UBI: Transparency and Trust Drive the Usage-Based Insurance Revolution

IIR

A new generation of drivers is fueling adoption of usage-based insurance, but transparency and fair data practices will determine its success.

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

High-Value Customer Loyalty Most at Risk as Homeowners Rates Climb

IA Magazine

Nearly half of U.S. homeowners have seen their insurance premiums increase over the past year, signaling growing concerns over insurer loyalty and long-term profitability, according to J.D. Power.

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Hidden Risks in Teen Cellphone Bans

Insurance Thought Leadership

Hidden Risks in Teen Cellphone Bans Risk Management

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

HUB’s 2025 Nonprofit Summit: The Mutual Group Serving GuideOne Insurance’s Christina Meyer

Risk & Insurance

The nonprofit sector is a natural fit for Christina Meyer, as she grew up in a family that served the community. The post

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Wilkinson Joins Brown & Riding’s National Property Practice in Atlanta

Risk & Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Wilkinson Joins Brown & Riding’s National Property Practice in Atl...

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

How a High-M&A Insurance Agency Reduces Complexity at Scale

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The company needed a distribution channel management platform that could help them elevate their onboarding and compliance processes to a digital-forward platform while committing to a long-term vision.

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Acrisure London Wholesale partners with Madanes

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Madanes is the largest insurance broker in Israel.

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

KKR acquires Japanese insurance distributor Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group

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Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group is a Japanese insurance distributor with an omnichannel presence.

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Goodpath raises $18 million

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MassMutual Ventures particpated in the round.

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Arrow Risk partners with Bridgehaven

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Arrow Risk is launching a Tech E&O underwriting practice.

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Orion180 launches FLEX Home Insurance in California

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FLEX Home Insurance is available now through select California insurance agents statewide.

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Next Insurance approaches 750,000 customers

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Next supports over 1,300 professions.

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Tornadoes Destroyed Several Homes in Southeastern Utah

Insurance Journal

Tornadoes destroyed several homes in southeastern Utah over the weekend, but authorities said there were no reports of people injured. A storm produced two tornadoes in San Juan County in southeastern Utah over the span of an hour starting around &#8...

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

More Than Half of Policyholders Cite Fast Payouts as Top Priority in Disaster Claims: Survey

Carrier Management

More Than Half of Policyholders Cite Fast Payouts as Top Priority in Disaster Claims: Survey A new survey...

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Publisher Gannett Wins Dismissal on Nearly All of Journalists’ Job Bias Lawsuit

Carrier Management

Publisher Gannett Wins Dismissal on Nearly All of Journalists’ Job Bias Lawsuit...

Posted: Sep 16, 2025