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General Magic raises $7.2 million

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The startup offers SMS-native AI agents that integrate directly into broker management systems, quoting platforms, and CRMs.

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Everspan names Darwin Lucas president

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Everspan operates nationwide on both admitted and non admitted bases.

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Floodbase partners with Liberty Mutual

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The solution allows wholesale and retail brokers to price parametric flood coverage in minutes.

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

2025 was a phenomenal year for EverQuote

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The hire expands Alliant’s employee benefits capabilities in the Southeast as the broker continues to add senior talent across its regional platforms.

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

TOP 5 DATA POINTS UNDERWRITERS ACTUALLY TRUST

Rough Notes

 And how producers can deliver them As a producer, you have a lot on your plate, and the last thing you want is for every renewal to turn into a forensic audit. By Michael Wayne Underwriters are not shy about what they want from a submission: better...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

A New Approach to Auto Safety

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A New Approach to Auto Safety PaulCarroll

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

New Texas Law Requires Insurers Provide Reason for Declining or Canceling Policies

Carrier Management

New Texas Law Requires Insurers Provide Reason for Declining or Canceling Policies Beginning earlier this year, a new...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Protected: The Mental Health Crisis is Changing — Here’s What Insurers Need to Know

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There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: The Mental Health Crisis is Changing — Here&#821...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Blizzard Brought Up to $38 Billion in Estimated Damage and Economic Loss: AccuWeather

Insurance Journal

The winter storm that brought several feet of snow and blizzard conditions to parts of the Northeast this week resulted in $34 billion to $38 billion in total damage and economic loss, according to preliminary estimate from AccuWeather. More than &#8...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Blizzard Caused Up to $38 Billion in Estimated Damage, Economic Loss: AccuWeather

Insurance Journal

The winter storm that brought several feet of snow and blizzard conditions to parts of the Northeast this week resulted in $34 billion to $38 billion in total damage and economic loss, according to a preliminary estimate from AccuWeather. More &#8230...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Sompo Holdings Completes Acquisition of Aspen, Taking it Private

Insurance Journal

A wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (SIH) has finalized its $3.5 billion acquisition of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., taking the insurer private. Under the terms of the deal, which was first announced in August 2025, 100%...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

US insurers remain optimistic on investment conditions for 2026: Conning

Reinsurance News

Despite expecting a more challenging macroeconomic environment marked by higher inflation, liquidity risk and lower Fed interest rates, U.S. insurers reportedly remain “optimistic” about investment conditions for 2026, according to Con...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Focus on Ski Guides After Deadly California Avalanche Could Lead to Criminal Charges, Civil Suits

Carrier Management

Focus on Ski Guides After Deadly California Avalanche Could Lead to Criminal Charges, Civil Suits An in...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Carmakers Push Toward ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving, Raises Safety, Liability Questions

Carrier Management

Carmakers Push Toward ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving, Raises Safety, Liability Quest...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

California Seeks Injunction to Stop Amazon’s Alleged Stifling of Price Competition

Insurance Journal

California asked a state judge on Tuesday to stop Amazon.com from inflating prices for consumers through an alleged campaign to bully merchants not to sell goods more cheaply elsewhere. The state’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, sought a prelimin...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Bowhead Specialty’s reports net income and GWP growth for Q4 and FY 2025

Reinsurance News

Bowhead Specialty, a provider of casualty and professional liability products, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of $14.8 million and a 21.3% increase in gross written premiums (GWP). The fi...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Bowhead Specialty reports net income and GWP growth for Q4 and FY 2025

Reinsurance News

Bowhead Specialty, a provider of casualty and professional liability products, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of $14.8 million and a 21.3% increase in gross written premiums (GWP). The fi...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Most Companies See AI Benefits, But ROI Timeline Stretches Into 2028

Risk & Insurance

Gallagher's latest survey reveals AI adoption is accelerating, yet skills gaps and governance shortfalls threaten to slow the realization of returns. The post

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Mexico’s Cartel Violence Could Hit Economy and Insurance Segment: AM Best

Insurance Journal

Ongoing violence from criminal groups in Mexico, which disrupted travel and attacked businesses in Puerto Vallarta during the weekend, could create headwinds for a country where tourism represents approximately 10% of the economy, AM Best said in a c...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

People Moves: Rodriguez To Lead EPIC National Real Estate; AXA XL Names Carnazza Head of Constructio...

Insurance Journal

EPIC Names Rodriguez National Real Estate Program Development Leader EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, headquartered in San Francisco, California, appointed Miranda Rodriguez to the newly created role of program development leader within its...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Liberty Mutual and Floodbase launch instant parametric flood quoting tool for US market

Reinsurance News

Liberty Mutual, a US insurance provider, and Floodbase, a platform specialising in flood risk solutions, have launched an instant quoting application for parametric flood reinsurance in the United States. The tool enables wholesale and retail brok...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

2026 Trends Vital to Compete and Accelerate Growth in a New Era of Insurance

Insurance Thought Leadership

2026 Trends Vital to Compete and Accelerate Growth in a New Era of Insurance From Our Partners fishman@t...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Premium Slowdown, Inflation Factors to Lead to Higher P/C Combined Ratio: AM Best

Insurance Journal

Success for the property/casualty industry in 2025 was marked by rate increases and investment income, but plateauing or softening rates in many lines of business in 2026 may pressure financial results in 2026, said AM Best. In a new report, …

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Waymo to Debut in Biggest Texas Cities After New York Setback

Insurance Journal

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo will start offering commercial robotaxi service in the three biggest cities in Texas, pushing ahead with its aggressive expansion plan after a recent setback in New York. The rollout of rides with no safety driver will beg...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Sompo completes Aspen acquisition

Reinsurance News

A wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (SIH) has successfully completed the acquisition of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited through the purchase of 100% of the issued Class A ordinary shares of Aspen. The closing follows th...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Synpulse strengthens global leadership in Commercial Insurance & Reinsurance with new promotions

Reinsurance News

Synpulse, a financial service consultancy, has promoted Marcel Loetscher to Senior Partner and Joel Smith to Partner within its Commercial Insurance, Reinsurance, ILS and Delegated Authority (CRID) practice. These appointments come at a time where...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Mississippi Hospital System Closes All Clinics After Ransomware Attack

Insurance Journal

A ransomware attack forced the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close all of its roughly three dozen clinics around the state and cancel elective procedures for a second day on Friday, hobbling one of the state’s largest health care...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Mexico Visitors Shaken as Cartel Death Fuels Travel Chaos

Insurance Journal

Despite assurances from President Claudia Sheinbaum and her security minister Monday that Mexico was returning to normal after a weekend of cartel violence, many vacationers to Puerto Vallarta and other cities still faced canceled flights and shelter...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Octave Specialty Group’s P&C gross premiums up 34% for Q4’25

Reinsurance News

Global specialty insurance firm, Octave Specialty Group, Inc. (Octave), formerly known as Ambac Financial Group, Inc., has reported increases of 34% and 978% in Everspan’s gross and net premiums written to $80 million and $23 million, respectively...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

NC House Fire That Killed Hamlin’s Father Ruled Accidental But Cause Unknown

Insurance Journal

The North Carolina house fire that killed NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s father and injured his mother has been ruled accidental but it’s still unclear what started it. A report released by Gaston County Emergency Management & Fire Serv...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

UK Sanctions New Zealand Insurer Maritime Mutual After Reuters Report

Insurance Journal

Britain on Tuesday sanctioned Maritime Mutual, the New Zealand-based marine insurer that was the subject of a Reuters special report into how it had helped in the trade of tens of billions of dollars of Iranian and Russian oil. “(Maritime &#823...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Global AI adoption grows, but data protection & errors remain key challenges: Gallagher

Reinsurance News

The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to accelerate, with 82% of global businesses reporting positive impacts on their organisation, but data protection and errors remain the top challenges, according to Gallagher&#8217...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026