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WalkerHughes Acquires Missouri’s Apogee

Insurance Journal

WalkerHughes Insurance, a privately held, founder-led retail insurance brokerage headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is pleased to announce the addition of Apogee Insurance Solutions, LLC, a St. Peters, Missouri-based insurance agency, to its gro...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Korean Re Switzerland appoints Eugster to Board, Lee to take over as Chairman

Reinsurance News

Seoul-based Korean Reinsurance Company’s subsidiary, Korean Reinsurance Switzerland AG (KRSA), has appointed Markus A. Eugster as an independent member of the Board of Directors, succeeding Reinhard Thoennissen, who has decided to step down. The a...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Business Moves: Insurtech Wefox Raises €151M to Build New MGA Focus, Core Markets

Insurance Journal

Insurtech wefox has secured funding of €151 million ($177.8 million), which will enable the company to build its core market positions in Austria, the Netherlands, and Switzerland as well as its asset-light managing general agent (MGA) and smart insu...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

A Look at Some of the Deadliest Floods in the US in the Last 25 Years

Insurance Journal

Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the United States over the past few decades, according to the National Weather Service, and flash floods are the nation’s top storm-related killer. Here’s a look at &#8230...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

CRC Group to acquire Atrium from Stone Point Capital

Reinsurance News

CRC Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Atrium Underwriting Group, an underwriting business at Lloyd’s that manages Syndicate 609, from investment funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC and other investors. Atrium, which wri...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

ABRY Partners invests in Oracle RMS

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Oracle RMS’s leadership team retains significant equity ownership and will continue to lead the business during its next phase of growth.

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Syntis Bio raises $38 million

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Capital from the Series A financing and grant funding will advance development of SYNT.

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

White Mountains to acquire a majority stake in Distinguished Programs

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Both Ambac and Oaktree remain fully committed to closing the transaction.

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

ICE Raids Derail Los Angeles Economy as Workers Go into Hiding

Insurance Journal

Los Angeles was already struggling to revive its fragile economy after the most destructive wildfires in its history erupted six months ago. Now, immigration raids are driving workers crucial to the rebuilding into the shadows. Framers and landscaper...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

ICE Raids Derail Los Angeles Economy as Workers Go Into Hiding

Insurance Journal

Los Angeles was already struggling to revive its fragile economy after the most destructive wildfires in its history erupted six months ago. Now, immigration raids are driving workers crucial to the rebuilding into the shadows. Framers and landscaper...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Medical Stop Loss Claims Trends: Million-Dollar Cases Double as Cancer Remains Dominant

Risk & Insurance

High-cost treatments and shifting demographics reshape risk profiles for employers and insurers, QBE analysis finds. The post

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

People Moves: MEMIC Hires Ennis and Promotes Lagasse

Insurance Journal

The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, promoted Karl Lagasse to vice president of business technology and hired Jason Ennis as director of architecture and innovation. Lagasse oversees the project management, software engineering, and qua...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Lloyd’s approves transfer of GIC Re’s Syndicate 1947 management to Asta

Reinsurance News

Asta, the third-party managing agency at Lloyd’s, has confirmed that Lloyd’s has approved the transfer of the managing agency agreement for GIC Re’s Syndicate 1947, effective 1 July 2025, with the agreement covering both open and prior underwritin...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

California Wildfire Grows to Nearly 80,000 Acres, Forcing Evacuations

Insurance Journal

A wildfire on the central coast of California has grown to 84,080 acres, prompting evacuation orders and closing part of a highway. The Madre Fire, the biggest the state has seen this year, started on Wednesday and is burning in …

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Bermuda continues to lead offshore life/annuity reinsurance: AM Best

Reinsurance News

With over 40% of total ceded reserves for US life-annuity writers in 2024, Bermuda continues to be a “driving force” in offshore reinsurance, according to a recent report by AM Best. The report, titled “Bermuda Remains the Largest Offshore Life/An...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

MarketScout: Q2 Composite Personal Lines Rates Up 4.6%; Commercial Up 2.8%

Insurance Journal

According to the MarketScout Market Barometer, the composite rate for U.S. personal lines increased in the second quarter to 4.6%. U.S. personal lines rose an average 4.9% during the firth quarter. Dallas-based MarketScout, a division of Novatae Risk...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Scientists Transplant Corals to Help Save Miami’s Reefs From Climate Change

Insurance Journal

A team of scientists from the University of Miami, the Florida Aquarium and Tela Marine in Honduras is working together to transplant crossbred coral fragments onto a reef off Miami’s coastline that was devastated by coral bleaching two years a...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

White Mountains to acquire 50% stake in Distinguished Programs

Reinsurance News

White Mountains Insurance Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Distinguished Programs, an MGA and program administrator for specialty property & casualty insurance, for $230 million. White Mountains, which currently owns approximate...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Chantal Rain Brings Flash Flood Worries in Carolinas, Virginia

Insurance Journal

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal was downgraded to a depression Sunday but raised concerns of possible flash flooding as it makes its way through central North Carolina toward south-central Virginia. Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach, So...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Howden & Lawrence Stephens launch new crypto theft insurance and recovery coverage

Reinsurance News

Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has partnered with specialist law firm Lawrence Stephens to launch the “first-of-its-kind” crypto theft insurance solution, which is combined with expert legal asset recovery services. Th...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Marsh Suit Against Alliant Alleges Poaching of Commercial Surety Team, Accounts

Insurance Journal

Insurance broker Marsh USA is suing rival Alliant Insurance Services, this time for allegedly poaching key commercial surety employees and clients. New York-based Marsh is accusing California-based Alliant of inducing key commercial surety employees...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Maryland Unveils Details of Telematics Programs, Practices and Popularity

Insurance Journal

The number of Maryland auto insurance policies enrolled in a telematics program has been consistently growing, increasing by about 45% from 2021 to 2023. About 55% of the enrolled policies experienced an increase or decrease in premiums, according to...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

IDF appoints Guy Carpenter’s Julian Enoizi to its Steering Committee

Reinsurance News

The Insurance Development Forum (IDF) has welcomed Julian A.P. Enoizi, CEO of Guy Carpenter Europe and member of the Global Operating Committee, to its Steering Committee. Enoizi brings decades of leadership in the insurance and reinsurance sector...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Ship Hit in Red Sea as Israel Strikes Houthi-Controlled Ports

Insurance Journal

Multiple small vessels attacked a ship in the Red Sea near Yemen’s Al Hudaydah port, causing a fire on board and prompting the crew to abandon ship before the Israel army carried out airstrikes on Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen. The …

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

IUA responds to FCA’s latest insurance conduct reforms

Reinsurance News

The International Underwriting Association (IUA), which represents insurance and reinsurance companies in the London Market, has issued a response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest proposals to simplify insurance conduct rules. Rep...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

UK Business ‘Struggling to See’ What’s Pro-Business About Labour

Insurance Journal

Before taking office last July, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves met business leaders over a series of breakfasts that became known as the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs offensive. British bosses were clamoring for change after 14 years...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

K&R Swiss AG appoints Stephan Geiger as Director, Treaty Reinsurance

Reinsurance News

K&R Swiss AG, part of independent reinsurance broker König & Reeker GmbH, has announced the appointment of Stephan Geiger as Director, Treaty Reinsurance, Switzerland. König & Reeker is an independent reinsurance broker offering a comp...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

European and Asia Pacific dealmakers lead global M&A gains amidst ongoing US decline: WTW

Reinsurance News

Europe and Asia Pacific have emerged as the leading regions for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the first half of 2025, according to new research from WTW, an advisory, broking, and solutions company. WTW’s Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Louis Vuitton Korea Suffers Cyberattack as Customer Data Leaked

Insurance Journal

Louis Vuitton Korea suffered a cyberattack that compromised some customer data, the second time in recent months that hackers have targeted the world’s largest luxury group. The Korean unit of LVMH’s flagship brand said an “unauthor...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Texas Officials Under Scrutiny Over Lack of Warning Systems in Deadly Flood

Insurance Journal

Before heading to bed before the Fourth of July holiday, Christopher Flowers checked the weather while staying at a friend’s house along the Guadalupe River. Nothing in the forecast alarmed him. Hours later, he was rushing to safety: He woke &#...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

South Korea Penalizes ‘Negligent’ SK Telecom Over Major Data Leak

Insurance Journal

South Korean authorities ordered on Friday SK Telecom to strengthen data security and imposed a fine after the country’s biggest mobile carrier was hit by a cyberattack that caused the leak of 26.96 million pieces of user data. The measures &#8...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Faster approvals ahead for Lloyd’s managing agents under new regulatory agreement

Reinsurance News

The regulatory approval process for Lloyd’s managing agents is being streamlined to reduce authorisation times, following an agreement between the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Society of Llo...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Czech Republic Hit by Major Power Outage Triggered by Fallen Cable

Insurance Journal

A power outage in large parts of the Czech Republic, including Prague, trapped people in public transport and lifts and idled factories on Friday after a fallen high-voltage cable disrupted the network. The incident is likely to add to concerns &#823...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

MS Amlin names AXA XL’s Nicola Harris as Head of Natural Resources

Reinsurance News

Lloyd’s global insurer and reinsurer MS Amlin has appointed Nicola Harris as Head of Natural Resources, effective August 2025, reporting to Martin Burke, Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), MS Amlin. The appointment reinforces the business’s c...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

MembersCap launches tokenised institutional-grade reinsurance fund

Reinsurance News

Bermuda-regulated investment manager, Members Capital Management (MembersCap), has completed an investment in its initial portfolio through the fund, MCM Fund I, the first tokenised institutional-grade reinsurance fund designed for sophisticated d...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Ralf Boesemann named General Manager & CEO of Hannover Re Services Italy

Reinsurance News

Global reinsurer Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Ralf Boesemann as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hannover Re Services Italy S.r.l. (HS Ita). HS Ita serves clients across both Life & Health and Property &...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Disaster declaration issued in Texas as flood risks continue

Reinsurance News

At least 81 people have been confirmed dead and 41 remain missing after flash floods devastated central Texas on Friday, with more storms expected in the region. The flash floods began Thursday night of last week and continued into Friday morning,...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Thai insurance claims from March earthquake could reach $1.53bn

Reinsurance News

According to the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA), insurance claims stemming from the earthquake that struck Myanmar and impacted Thailand in March could total up to 50 billion baht (approximately $1.53 billion), with an estimated 150,000...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

EPIC appoints industry veteran James R. Pierce as Senior Advisor

Reinsurance News

Energy expert James R. Pierce has been appointed Senior Advisor for EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants to support the company’s strategic growth and development of its Natural Resources practice. Pierce will work closely with leadership to e...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Heritage’s Zephyr Insurance partners with Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund

Reinsurance News

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc., a super-regional property and casualty insurance holding company, has announced that its insurance subsidiary, Zephyr Insurance Company, has entered into a partnership with the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund (HHRF)...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Lockton promotes Sarah Downey to US Professional & Executive Risk Leader

Reinsurance News

Lockton, a privately held insurance brokerage, has promoted Sarah Downey to US Professional and Executive Risk Leader, succeeding Devin Beresheim, who was appointed Lockton’s US Risk Solutions Leader earlier this year. In her new role, she w...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Reputation Risk Can Overshadow Ransom in Cyberattacks, Aon Says

Carrier Management

Reputation Risk Can Overshadow Ransom in Cyberattacks, Aon S...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

PwC’s AI Chief Says Firm Has Cut Prices as Tech Saves Staff Time

Carrier Management

PwC’s AI Chief Says Firm Has Cut Prices as Tech Saves Staff Time PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, one of the...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Abry Partners invest in Oracle RMS

Reinsurance News

Oracle Insurance Risk Management Services Inc., a commercial and personal lines insurance broker, has finalised a strategic investment from Boston-based private equity firm Abry Partners. This collaboration is a significant milestone for Ontario-d...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Big I Celebrates Continued Tax Deduction for Many Independent Agents

Insurance Journal

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) last Thursday celebrated the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” “The Big ‘I’ would like to thank the U.S. Congress and President Trump...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Lululemon Gets Aggressive About Lookalikes With Costco Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

Lululemon Athletica Inc. is accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of copying its apparel designs in a lawsuit — and the upscale sportswear company shared images with the court to back up its case. Here’s a look at the specific products that …

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

A Majority of Companies Are Already Feeling the Climate Heat

Insurance Journal

Climate change is already having an impact on companies around the world. Over half of the firms surveyed in a recent Morgan Stanley report experienced the climate’s impact on operations within the past year, including increased costs, worker d...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

NC Carrier Sanctioned for Pressing Workers’ Comp Claim it Had Denied

Insurance Journal

What happens when an employer and its workers’ compensation insurer deny a claim, then face a wrongful death tort suit, then attempt to have the comp claim reinstated, going so far as to pay weekly wage amounts to the deceased …

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

Study Examined Liability Insurance for Adult Family Homes in Washington

Insurance Journal

A report submitted to the Washington State Legislature examines the state of the liability insurance market for adult family homes in Washington, finding the market to be largely sustainable—but it does provide suggestions for increasing the appeal o...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

People Moves: WCIRB Names Sanders Chief Customer Operations Officer

Insurance Journal

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California named Eric Sanders senior vice president and chief customer operations officer. Sanders will oversee the WCIRB’s customer experience, marketing and communications, classifica...

Posted: Jul 07, 2025