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People Moves: O’Day Named Acting Director of Oregon DCBS, Keen as Acting Insurance Commissioner

Insurance Journal

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek named Sean O’Day as acting director of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). O’Day is currently the deputy director for DCBS. In his new role, he replaces Andrew R. Stolfi, who the Oregon &...

Posted: May 20, 2025

Maryland Officials Say Autopsies Misclassified Deaths in Police Custody

Insurance Journal

An audit of Maryland autopsies has uncovered at least 36 deaths in police custody that should have been considered homicides, state officials announced Thursday following a comprehensive review of such cases spurred by widespread concerns about the f...

Posted: May 20, 2025

US Aviation Authorities Probe LaGuardia Runway Close Call

Insurance Journal

Federal safety officials are probing an incident at New York’s LaGuardia airport earlier this month, during which a Republic Airways jet had to abort takeoff to avoid a collision with a United Airlines Holdings Inc. plane taxiing on the same &#...

Posted: May 20, 2025

Theo Pitsikas appointed Head of SME APAC for Zurich Insurance Asia Pacific

Reinsurance News

Zurich Insurance Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Theo Pitsikas as Head of SME APAC, in which he will be responsible for leading efforts across Asia Pacific markets to strengthen the group’s presence within the Small to Medium Size En...

Posted: May 20, 2025

Idaho Police Release Names of 6 Killed in Yellowstone Tour Crash Amid Investigation

Insurance Journal

Idaho police released the names of six people from China, Italy and California killed when a pickup truck collided with their tour van in a fiery crash near Yellowstone National Park earlier this month. Idaho State Police said Jianping Li, …

Posted: May 20, 2025

Aviva expands partnership with CyberCube

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Aviva is the first insurer to integrate ‘Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence’ into its exposure management strategy on a recurring basis.

Posted: May 20, 2025

Zurich Australia appoints new Head of SME

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Garrett has worked with Zurich for more than 12 years.

Posted: May 20, 2025

USAA appoints Brian Goldman as CRO

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Brian joins USAA from Comerica Bank.

Posted: May 20, 2025

Train Strikes Family on Ohio Railroad Bridge, Killing 3

Insurance Journal

Two women and a 5-year-old girl died after a train struck the family members while they were on a railroad bridge over a northern Ohio river, authorities said Monday. Crews equipped with sonar had been scouring the Sandusky River through …

Posted: May 19, 2025

Federal Jury Awards $405K Verdict Against Florida Senior Living Facility

Insurance Journal

A federal jury awarded $405,083 to a veteran in a disability discrimination case against a St. Petersburg, Fla. senior living facility and its operating companies, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced. According to the EE...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Staged Auto Accidents: A Costly and Dangerous Threat for Fleets

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Motor vehicle crashes cost employers $60 billion annually — some of which are not actually “accidents.” Staged auto accidents — in which fraudulent actors deliberately orches...

Posted: May 19, 2025

More Hazardous Storms Expected in Already Battered Central US

Carrier Management

More Hazardous Storms Expected in Already Battered Central US More severe storms were expected to rol...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Dangerous Dog Bill Goes Before Florida Governor

Carrier Management

Dangerous Dog Bill Goes Before Florida Governor Twin bills outlining requirements for owners of dangerous dogs...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Motorcyclist Fatality Rate 28 Times Higher Than Car Drivers, NHTSA Urges Safety

Carrier Management

Motorcyclist Fatality Rate 28 Times Higher Than Car Drivers, NHTSA Urges Safety A n...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Triple-I: P/C Insurers Are Financial First Responders Helping Customers Recover from Severe Tornado...

Insurance Information Institute

For Immediate Release: Press Contact: [email protected]   MALVERN, Pa. , May 20, 2025 – U.S....

Posted: May 19, 2025

Nearmap to Acquire itel, Expanding Insurance Intelligence Capabilities

IIR

The deal will unify underwriting and claims insights in one platform.

Posted: May 19, 2025

San Cristóbal Seguros Deploys Guidewire Cloud for Core Operations

IIR

A Guidewire customer since 2015, the Argentine insurer is using Guidewire to streamline IT and boost agility.

Posted: May 19, 2025

Cytora and AISIX Partner to Enhance Wildfire Risk Assessment

IIR

Wildfire data from AISIX is now integrated into Cytora’s underwriting platform.

Posted: May 19, 2025

What Insurance CEOs Must Know About GenAI’s Industry Impact

IIR

As GenAI transforms core insurance operations and policyholder expectations, CEOs must lead the shift—or face growing gaps in efficiency, agility, and competitiveness.

Posted: May 19, 2025

Sunlight Simplify and AndDone Partner on Insurance Payments

IIR

The companies are integrating policy administration and payment systems for MPL insurers.

Posted: May 19, 2025

A Coming Tidal Wave of Demographics

Insurance Thought Leadership

A Coming Tidal Wave of Demographics PaulCarroll Mon, 05/19/2025 - 17:48 A boss of mine once ob...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Berkley One Classics relaunches in Arizona and Michigan

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Berkley One Classics has reduced rates and increased discounts in Arizona and Michigan.

Posted: May 19, 2025

Aviva partners with CyberCube

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Aviva is the first insurer to integrate ‘Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence’ into its exposure management strategy on a recurring basis.

Posted: May 19, 2025

Travelers Introduces Quantum Yacht 2.0

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Quantum Yacht 2.0 offers personalized coverage options and a redesigned, user-friendly quoting platform for agents.

Posted: May 19, 2025

YuLife reaches £100 million in premiums

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The startup disclosed that its financial runway is 3+ years and that it decreased its headcount from 220 to 195. 

Posted: May 19, 2025

California Commissioner Launches Smoke Claims & Remediation Task Force

Insurance Journal

A new task force has been formed to develop standards in California for insurance coverage and clean-up of smoke-damaged homes. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced the formation of a Smoke Claims & Remediation Task Force with...

Posted: May 19, 2025

6 Questions for NormanMax CEO Brad Meier

Risk & Insurance

The E&S market is a strategic platform for innovation and is filling critical protection gaps with bespoke parametric solutions. The post 6 Questions for...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Turbulent Waters May Have Been Factor in Mexican Ship’s Crash Into Brooklyn Bridge

Insurance Journal

When a Mexican navy tall ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, it was maneuvering in turbulent waters. The tide had just turned, and a fast current was heading up the East River as a 10 mph wind set in. While …

Posted: May 19, 2025

Protected: Navigating the Evolving Risk Landscape: How E&S Markets Are Addressing Property Exposure...

Risk & Insurance

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Navigating the Evolv...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Despite Backlash From Trump, DEI Hasn’t Disappeared at US Companies

Insurance Journal

Walmart Inc. stunned civil-rights activists in November by saying it was pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. The world’s largest retailer said it would stop using the term “DEI” in official communications, remov...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Fire Destroys Mansion on a Former Louisiana Sugar Plantation

Insurance Journal

Flames ripped through a massive mansion in Louisiana, destroying much of the historic structure that was used as a plantation house when it was completed in 1859, authorities said. The fire that engulfed the Nottoway Plantation House on Thursday deva...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Aon and Moody’s expand reinsurance casualty collaboration

Reinsurance News

Global insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has expanded its reinsurance casualty collaboration with Moody’s Insurance Solutions into commercial risk. Building on the initial success in casualty reinsurance, the collaboration will now delive...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Boroughs appointed Vice Chairman of Chubb Group, Hogan promoted to CIO

Reinsurance News

Global insurer Chubb has announced the appointment of Tim Boroughs as Vice Chairman, Chubb Group and Executive Chairman, Asset Management, and the promotion of Chris Hogan to Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Chief Investment Officer. Chubb C...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Workers’ Comp Stays Profitable in 2024 Despite Lower Premiums and Rising Claim Severity

Risk & Insurance

The workers' compensation insurance industry posted an 86% combined ratio in 2024—marking its 11th straight year of underwriting gains, according to NCCI's State of the Line report. The post

Posted: May 19, 2025

April investments highlight growing appetite for China’s re/insurance sector

Reinsurance News

April investments in four Chinese insurers by foreign shareholders signals growing international appetite in the country’s re/insurance industry, media group Yicai Global highlighted in a recent publication. This group includes four local insurers...

Posted: May 19, 2025

M&S’ Slow Recovery From Cyberattack Puts it at Risk of Lasting Damage

Insurance Journal

A month after a costly cyberattack on one of Britain’s best known retailers, Marks & Spencer has yet to restore online shopping as it prioritizes safety over speed, while retailers worldwide race to boost their defenses. The attack on the &...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Aon appoints Neil Maynard as Chief Broking Officer, Aviation

Reinsurance News

Global insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has appointed Neil Maynard as Chief Broking Officer, Aviation, for its London-based Global Broking Centre. Based in London, Maynard will report to Alex Gibson, Transportation and Logistics Leader, and Tr...

Posted: May 19, 2025

VIG bids for majority stake in Moldasig

Reinsurance News

Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has submitted a bid to acquire 80% of the shares of MOLDASIG S.A. (Moldasig) following an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Moldova. The transaction aims to increase stability and excellence in risk pro...

Posted: May 19, 2025

Acrisure UK Broking has made three senior hires

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Acrisure UK Broking has hired three senior leaders to help grow its retail insurance business and bring all its UK brokerages under the Acrisure name by the end of 2025.

Posted: May 19, 2025

Allstate joins Chicago Quantum Exchange

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Colombo joins from Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.

Posted: May 19, 2025

UK Legal Aid Hack Includes ‘Significant Amount’ of Personal Data

Insurance Journal

Hackers have stolen a “significant amount of personal data” from people who received legal aid across England and Wales, the UK’s Ministry of Justice said. A breach at the Legal Aid Agency that was identified by the government in Ap...

Posted: May 19, 2025

The Turing Test for Insurance

Insurance Thought Leadership

The Turing Test for Insurance Life & Health

Posted: May 19, 2025