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Florida Premiums Drop Amid Post-Reform Stability, New Triple-I Insurance Brief Shows

Insurance Information Institute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [email protected]   MALVERN, Pa., April 1, 2026 — Legislative reforms targeting legal system abuse and claim fraud in Florida have continued to help stabilize the Sunshine State’s property/casualty insurance market, contributing to...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Taylor Swift Sued for Trademark Infringement Over ‘Life of a Showgirl’

Insurance Journal

Pop megastar Taylor Swift was sued by a Las Vegas performer on Monday who said Swift’s latest hit album “The Life of a Showgirl” violates her trademark rights. Maren Wade said in the complaint that marketing for Swift’s album...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Capturing the next generation of policyholders

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Digital visibility and early engagement are central to independent agency growth

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Guardian expands paid leave benefit rider to 40 states

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The rider was first introduced in 2024.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Hollard points to AI and partnerships

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The company highlighted its partnership with Japan based Tokio Marine GX.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

RiverStone expands into Australia with acquisition and Zurich legacy deal

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The move expands RiverStone’s global legacy footprint while providing Zurich with capacity to focus on its ongoing Australian insurance operations.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Banyan Risk selects hyperexponential to support underwriting expansion

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Banyan will also be leveraging hyperexponential's full suite of AI products, including Ingestion, Underwriting and Actuarial Agents.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

MSIG Asia invests in Ancileo

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The companies will work together to introduce "differentiated travel protection" that is personalized, intuitive and easier to claim.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Just selects Sapiens platform for UK retirement modernization

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The implementation includes Sapiens CoreSuite for Life & Pensions, DigitalSuite, and DataSuite.

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Odyssey Group aligns Hudson and Newline under unified brand

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Partnership connects performance analytics with HawkSoft’s agency management system to deliver insights that help owners confidently plan for their future. Today, IA Valuations and HawkSoft are announcing a collaboration to...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Electric Bikes Pose Safety, Injury Risks

Carrier Management

Electric Bikes Pose Safety, Injury Risks The 14-year-old was riding an electric bicycle at an estimated 25...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

U.S. Treasury to Consult With Insurance Regulators on Private Credit Lenders

Carrier Management

U.S. Treasury to Consult With Insurance Regulators on Private Credit Lenders The...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Report Reveals Mixed Collision Trends as Fleets Work to Implement Safety Programs

Carrier Management

Report Reveals Mixed Collision Trends as Fleets Work to Implement Safety Programs A new report in...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Texas Pizza Hut Franchise to Pay $35K in Harassment Suit

Insurance Journal

Ayvaz Pizza, LLC, doing business as Pizza Hut, which operates more than 350 Pizza Hut restaurants around the country, including multiple locations in the Houston area, will pay $35,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex harassment and retaliati...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Michigan School District Settles Suit Over Pledge of Allegiance Dispute

Insurance Journal

A suburban Detroit school district has agreed to give First Amendment training to staff to settle a lawsuit by a teenager who said a teacher humiliated her for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance in protest of U.S. …

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Illinois Hospital Sued Over Vaccine Mandate

Insurance Journal

Silver Cross Hospital, based in New Lenox, Illinois, violated federal law when it failed to provide a reasonable accommodation to an employee who requested to be exempt from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine because of her religious beliefs, the U.S. Eq...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Qatar-Exxon LNG Plant Marks First Production From Texas Facility

Insurance Journal

The Texas joint venture between QatarEnergy and Exxon Mobil Corp. has started liquefied natural gas production from the first of its three trains at the facility, marking a major milestone for US exports of the fuel as global supplies dwindle. &#8230...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Albany Diocese Reaches $148 Million Agreement With Abuse Survivors Committee

Insurance Journal

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York has agreed to pay $148 million into a fund to settle claims of clergy and employee sexual abuse in an agreement approved by the committee of sexual abuse survivors. The amount is …

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

P&C profitability nears peak amid rising competition and strong balance sheets, says Moody’s

Reinsurance News

According to Moody’s Ratings, a provider of credit ratings and risk analysis, profitability in the property and casualty (P&C) reinsurance sector appears to have reached its peak as competition intensifies across all lines of business. M...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

People Moves: WTW Makes Structural, Leadership Changes to EMEA Regional Operations; Carpenter Taps F...

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at brokers WTW and Guy Carpenter. A summary of these new hires follows here. WTW Makes Structural and Leadership Changes to EMEA Regional Operations Insurance broker WTW announced struct...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Slow Hiring Amid Resilient GDP Creates Mixed Signals for Workers’ Compensation in 2026

Risk & Insurance

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.0% pace in 2025, but the labor market experienced its weakest job growth outside of a recession since 2003, creating a complex outlook for workers' compensation, according to NCCI. The post

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Missing Crew Not Found in Iran-Hit Vessel, Thai Ship Owner Says

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A search for three crew members reported missing after a Thai-flagged cargo vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month failed to locate them, according to ship’s owner. Mayuree Naree, owned by Bangkok-based Precious Shipping...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Commodity prices rise due to Middle East conflict: Coface

Reinsurance News

The conflict in the Middle East is causing commodity prices to soar, driven by disruptions to the supply of raw materials via the Strait of Hormuz. According to a recent FLASH NEWS report by Coface, the conflict has triggered a “deadlock” scenario...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

FEMA to Offer $1 Billion for Disaster Resilience After Lawsuit

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FEMA to Offer $1 Billion for Disaster Resilience After Lawsuit The Federal Emergency Management A...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Iran’s Grip on Hormuz Is Tighter Than Ever After a Month of War

Carrier Management

Iran’s Grip on Hormuz Is Tighter Than Ever After a Month of War Israel and U...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Sources: US Treasury to Consult With Insurance Regulators on Private Credit Lenders

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to convene in coming weeks the first of a series of meetings with domestic and international insurance regulators about recent developments in jittery private credit markets, two sources familiar with the plan...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Howden Re boosts Latin America and Caribbean offering with senior hires

Reinsurance News

Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory arm of Howden Group, has appointed Carlos Garcia as Managing Director and Karina Lopez as Director, further strengthening its Latin America and Caribbean offering. According...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

AI Tops Insurance Executive Priorities as Regulatory Concerns and Market Volatility Reshape the Risk...

Risk & Insurance

AI has become the top priority for insurance industry leaders heading into 2026, according to the International Insurance Society's Global Priorities Report. The post

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

The Hartford strengthens international business with leadership updates

Reinsurance News

US-based insurer The Hartford has made several leadership updates within its international business as it continues to strengthen capabilities for long-term, sustainable growth. Julian Samuel has been appointed Head of First Party Lines, where he...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Hawaii to Take Over Aging Dam After Failure Scare During Floods

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A 120-year-old Hawaii dam that reached worrisome levels during heavy rains and devastating flooding, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate for fear of life-threatening failure last week, will soon be taken over by the state. The state’s...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Acrisure Re promotes Daniel Bruno to Global Head of Actuarial

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Acrisure Re, the re/insurance division of global fintech company Acrisure, has announced the promotion of Daniel Bruno to Global Head of Actuarial. In this new role, Bruno will unify Acrisure Re’s actuarial resources across New York, London, Toron...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

UK bulk annuity market sees record deal volumes as competition intensifies, says Aon

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The UK bulk annuity market recorded its busiest year to date in 2025, according to Aon, a global professional services firm that provides advice and solutions across risk, retirement and health. Aon attributes the high level of activity to intensi...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Toyota’s China JVs Recall 560,000 SUVs Over Seat Safety Risk

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Toyota Motor Corp.’s Chinese joint ventures are recalling more than 560,000 sport utility vehicles to fix a defect in the second-row seats that could jeopardize passenger safety during a collision. From April 1, the Japanese carmaker and its lo...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Alejandro Pedroza to lead MISSION’s recently launched Latin America platform

Reinsurance News

MISSION Underwriters, a technology-driven program administrator, has announced the launch of its Latin America platform, alongside the appointment of Alejandro Pedroza as President, Latin America, a newly created role. Operating from Miami, MISSIO...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

European Commission’s Data Stolen in Hack on AWS Account

Insurance Journal

The European Commission was hit by a cyberattack that may have resulted in the theft of internal data, months after another incident potentially exposed some staff details. The European Union’s executive arm experienced a breach on March 24, a...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Jury verdicts against Meta and Google spotlight evolution of liability risk

Reinsurance News

Two recent jury verdicts against Meta and Google are drawing attention as early signals of evolving liability risks, according to a new Moody’s report. In separate cases, juries found the companies liable under claims that certain harms were linke...

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Iran’s Grip on Hormuz Is Tighter Than Ever After a Month of War

Insurance Journal

Israel and US strikes have wiped out senior Iranian leaders and hit key targets across the country. But after a month of fighting, it is arguably Iran that has secured the most significant strategic victory — a tightening grip over …

Posted: Mar 30, 2026