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Radio Calls for Help Sent 45 Seconds Before Mexican Ship Hit Brooklyn Bridge

Insurance Journal

The Mexican navy tall ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge was underway for less than 5 minutes before its masts crashed into the historic span, and radio calls indicating it was in distress went out only 45 seconds before the …

Posted: May 21, 2025

Marsh launches Data Centre Insurance and Risk Management Services offering

Reinsurance News

Insurance broker Marsh has announced the launch of its Data Centre Insurance and Risk Management Services, to support global clients across data centre and digital infrastructure lifecycle to safeguard critical assets. This new offering has been d...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Jon Kattman named Head of Inland Marine at Aspen Insurance

Reinsurance News

Jon Kattman has been appointed Head of Inland Marine at Aspen Insurance, where he will lead the underwriting team, overseeing its strategy and risk management operations. Kattman, who holds over 14 years of dedicated underwriting experience, has s...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Tornado outbreak likely costliest US severe weather event of 2025

Reinsurance News

In what is currently regarded as the costliest severe weather event of 2025, a widespread tornado outbreak across the U.S. Midwest and Southeast has resulted in substantial economic and insured losses, with Cotality estimating that approximately 6...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Insurance Europe urges greater clarity on EIOPA’s AI Opinion

Reinsurance News

Insurance Europe supports the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)’s draft AI Opinion for providing clarity on applying existing insurance legislation to AI systems; however, it warns that the current draft may unintentio...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Verisk adds Christopher Perry and Sabra Purtill to its Board of Directors

Reinsurance News

Data analytics and technology provider Verisk has revealed that Christopher J. Perry and Sabra R. Purtill have been elected to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Perry, who has over 25 years of experience in banking, brokerag...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Third Point aims to transition Malibu Life Re into London-listed reinsurance platform

Reinsurance News

Third Point LLC, the New York based alternative asset manager, has proposed an all-share combination with Malibu Life Reinsurance SPC, a Cayman Islands-based life and annuity reinsurance platform launched by Third Point in May 2024. The proposed t...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Acrisure raises $2.1bn in funding round led by Bain Capital

Reinsurance News

Global fintech Acrisure has entered into a definitive agreement for the issuance of new convertible senior preferred stock in a $2.1 billion capital raise led by Bain Capital. These funds will be used to refinance a portion of its existing non-con...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Marks & Spencer Says Cyberattack to Cost £300 Million

Insurance Journal

Marks & Spencer Group Plc is facing a £300 million ($403 million) hit to operating profit this fiscal year from a cyberattack that’s still disrupting the company’s sales and operations. The British retailer will try to mitigate the im...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Reask appoints Jo Williams as Head of Insurance Sales

Reinsurance News

Jo Williams, a seasoned leader in property catastrophe and risk modelling, has been appointed as the new Head of Insurance Sales at Reask, a science and technology company focusing on extreme weather modelling. Williams’ extensive experience...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Acrisure secures $2.1 billion funding round led by Bain Capital

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Great American announces the promotion of Daniel M. Keenan to Divisional President, Trucking.

Posted: May 21, 2025

Ryan Specialty acquires Irish MGU 360° Underwriting

Reinsurance News

Ryan Specialty, an international specialty insurance firm, has acquired 360° Underwriting, a managing general underwriter (MGU) specialising in commercial construction. 360, founded in 2027 and based in Dublin and Galway, Ireland, will become a pa...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Thoma Bravo’s Nearmap to Buy Insurance Tech Firm Itel for Over $1.3B

Insurance Journal

Thoma Bravo-backed Nearmap has agreed to buy insurance technology provider itel from private equity firm GTCR, the companies said on Tuesday, as it looks to expand its offerings across property portfolios. The deal values itel at over $1.3 billion, i...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Europe’s Farm Sector Loses €28 Billion a Year From Climate Risks

Insurance Journal

The European Union’s agriculture industry is losing €28 billion ($31.5 billion) a year due to increasing climate risks, such as droughts and flooding, according to a new study. Those losses from adverse weather equate to about 6% of production,...

Posted: May 21, 2025

World Insurance Adds Two Agencies in South Carolina

Insurance Journal

New Jersey-based World Insurance Associates, one of the larger brokerages in the country, has continued its expansion plans with the recent acquisition of two agencies in South Carolina, the firm announced this week. Owens Insurance Agency, in Greer,...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Roots appoints Robin Spaulding as Head of Insurance

Reinsurance News

Roots, a provider of AI-powered solutions for the insurance industry, has announced the appointment of Robin Spaulding as Head of Insurance. In this role, Spaulding will lead the ongoing development of Roots’ insurance capabilities, focusing on he...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Alphabet’s Waymo Gets California Nod for Robotaxi Expansion in Bay Area

Insurance Journal

Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo said on Monday it received approval from California to expand its robotaxi operations in more areas of the San Francisco Peninsula and further south, including San Jose. Waymo’s permission from Californi...

Posted: May 21, 2025

Legal System Abuse Has Costs for Businesses and Individuals Alike. Why Reform Matters

Risk & Insurance

Until reforms are in place insurers will need to remain on top of the latest judiciary trends. The post Legal Syste...

Posted: May 20, 2025

Insurance Gap Highlights Texas’ Growing Flood Risk

Carrier Management

Insurance Gap Highlights Texas’ Growing Flood Risk Texas is facing a critical sho...

Posted: May 20, 2025

State Attorneys General Oppose AI Regulation Ban Over Risks to US Consumers

Carrier Management

State Attorneys General Oppose AI Regulation Ban Over Risk...

Posted: May 20, 2025

Progressive Acknowledges Passing of Former CEO Renwick

Carrier Management

Progressive Acknowledges Passing of Former CEO Renwick The Progressive...

Posted: May 20, 2025

Kentucky Growers Insurance Adopts Finys Suite for Core Operations

IIR

The P&C insurer has implemented the Finys Suite to enhance agent workflows and support homeowners and farm owners policies.

Posted: May 20, 2025

Prudential Selects Neutrinos to Expand Digital Life Insurance Access

IIR

The insurer will use Neutrinos’ platform to reach underserved U.S. consumers.

Posted: May 20, 2025

Acrisure Raises $2.1 Billion in Bain-Led Funding Round

IIR

The capital will support refinancing, M&A, and technology expansion for the $32 billion fintech and insurance services firm.

Posted: May 20, 2025

Parents Are Key in Teen Driver Safety

IA Magazine

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) recently launched a public awareness compaign on the importance of parents encouraging teens to be safe behind the wheel.

Posted: May 20, 2025

YOLO expands mobility services via MooneyGo

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With the roll out of roadside assistance.

Posted: May 20, 2025

Liberty Mutual Re expands parametric proposition with Colombian agriculture product

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The LM Re-developed livestock farming product leverages the expertise of parametric flood platform Floodbase and EarthDaily.

Posted: May 20, 2025

Sophos partners with Capsule

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Capsule will facilitate access to cyber insurance coverage for UK organizations deploying Sophos’ cybersecurity solutions via a managed services provider.

Posted: May 20, 2025

Nearmap to acquire itel

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The transaction values Itel at about $1.3 billion including debt.

Posted: May 20, 2025

[b]The Next Era of Insurance Operations[/b]

Insurance Thought Leadership

[b]The Next Era of Insurance Operations[/b] ITL Editorial Team Tue, 05/20/2025 - 14:59 ...

Posted: May 20, 2025

The Next Era of Insurance Operations

Insurance Thought Leadership

The Next Era of Insurance Operations AI & Machine Learning

Posted: May 20, 2025

AI in Insurance: Hype, Risk or Real Transformation?

Insurance Thought Leadership

AI in Insurance: Hype, Risk or Real Transformation? AI & Machine Learning

Posted: May 20, 2025

Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring

Insurance Thought Leadership

Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring Life & Health

Posted: May 20, 2025

The Businesses Insurers Are Overlooking

Insurance Thought Leadership

The Businesses Insurers Are Overlooking Commercial Lines

Posted: May 20, 2025

How AI Helps With Climate Uncertainty

Insurance Thought Leadership

How AI Helps With Climate Uncertainty AI & Machine Learning

Posted: May 20, 2025

3 Ways AI Can Help Insurance Agents Sell More

Insurance Thought Leadership

3 Ways AI Can Help Insurance Agents Sell More Agent & Broker

Posted: May 20, 2025

Senate Will Try to Block California Vehicle Standards That Would Phase Out Gas-Powered Cars

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Senate will move this week to block California from enforcing a series of vehicle emissions standards that are tougher than the federal government’s, including first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2...

Posted: May 20, 2025

Senate Will Try to Block California Vehicle Standards to Phase Out Gas-Powered Cars

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Senate will move this week to block California from enforcing a series of vehicle emissions standards that are tougher than the federal government’s, including first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2...

Posted: May 20, 2025

Central US Severe Weather Outbreak Caused Billions in Damages, AccuWeather Says

Insurance Journal

A multiday severe weather outbreak across the central U.S. caused an estimated $9 billion to $11 billion in total damages and economic loss, according to AccuWeather preliminary estimates. More than 70 tornadoes have been reported since May 16. Autho...

Posted: May 20, 2025

Ryan Specialty Acquires Irish MGU 360° Underwriting

Insurance Journal

Ryan Specialty, the Chicago-based international specialty insurance firm, announce that it has acquired 360° Underwriting (360), a managing general underwriter specializing in commercial construction. 360 is based in Dublin and Galway, Ireland, and w...

Posted: May 20, 2025

No NOAA Large-Disaster Data to Hurt Insurers’ Grasp of Secondary Perils, Says AM Best

Insurance Journal

Insurance industry financial strength rating agency AM Best said today that a decision to stop updating a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration disaster database could be detrimental to insurers and may require the rethinking of some produc...

Posted: May 20, 2025

Iowa-Based Ice Cream Manufacturer Issues Recall Over Plastic Concerns

Insurance Journal

An Iowa-based ice cream manufacturer has recalled nearly 18,000 containers of ice cream and frozen yogurt over concerns they could contain pieces of plastic. Wells Enterprises issued the voluntary recall last month, according to recently released inf...

Posted: May 20, 2025