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South Dakota Considering Bill APCIA Says Could Increase Auto Insurance Costs

Insurance Journal

The South Dakota Legislature is considering a bill that would establish a statutory 75% minimum damage threshold for declaring a vehicle a total loss, which insurers say could negatively impact drivers through increased premiums and reduced road safe...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Kansas at Vanguard of Denying Trans Identities on Drivers Licenses With New Law

Insurance Journal

Kansas is set to invalidate about 1,700 driver’s licenses held by transgender residents and roughly as many birth certificates under a new law that goes beyond Republican-imposed restrictions in other states on listing gender identities in gove...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Former Connecticut Police Chief Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From Department Funds

Insurance Journal

The former police chief in New Haven, Connecticut, was arrested Friday on larceny charges following allegations he stole $85,000 from two department accounts. Karl Jacobson, 56, who abruptly retired from the department in January, turned himself in o...

Posted: Feb 24, 2026

Hedvig promotes car insurance with new campaign

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Hedvig is a Swedish insurer founded in 2016 that has raised about $100 million in funding.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Vistria acquires MGA platform Lumen

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Vistria acquired Dallas-based MGA Lumen to expand its specialty underwriting platform.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Experian acquires AtData to expand identity and fraud capabilities

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The acquisition adds 10 billion email addresses and real time email activity signals to Experian’s data assets.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Beyond the Property Address: Solving the Strategic Data Gap in Commercial Underwriting

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We have long recognized that an address represents only the surface of a risk profile in the world of commercial property underwriting. For too long, carriers have bridged the gap...

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Applied Epic Only Insurance Software Ranked on G2 2026 Top 100 Best Software List

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Applied Systems recently announced Applied Epic, the most widely used agency management system, has been included in G2’s 2026 Best Software List. Applied Epic, ranked 52nd on the list, is the...

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Two-Thirds of Independent Agencies Plan to Increase AI Use This Year, Survey Says

Carrier Management

Two-Thirds of Independent Agencies Plan to Increase AI Use This Year, Survey Says More than two-thirds of independe...

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Modern Life Launches AI-Driven Brokerage Platform

IIR

The platform embeds artificial intelligence across quoting, underwriting and case management to streamline life insurance distribution.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Producerflow Expands Distribution Management Platform

IIR

The company reports first-year growth as it streamlines producer onboarding and compliance for carriers and MGAs.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Canopius US Marine Partners With Globex Underwriting Services

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The agreement expands admitted marine coverage capabilities across more than 200 countries and territories.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Vexcel Launches Aerial Imagery AI Platform

IIR

The new system enables organizations to query high-resolution aerial imagery to analyze features and changes in the physical world.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

How carriers can plan for NFIP disruption

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Flood insurance, government shutdowns & modern technology

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Jewelers Mutual expands agent access through First Connect integration

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The move into the agency channel follows Coverager research showing that jewelry retailer partnerships are not Jewelers Mutual’s strength.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

iPipeline launches AI platform

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iPipeline, a business unit of Roper Technologies, connects more than 500,000 agents and over 100 carriers.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

IAG creates new growth and simplification role

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Amanda Whiting has been appointed to the new role.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Genworth’s CareScout expands nationwide with care planning and provider network

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CareScout is a planning and navigation service for long-term care.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Generali Global Assistance realigns North America leadership

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GGA is a provider of travel insurance and assistance services.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Swiss Re to acquire QBE’s trade credit and surety business

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The portfolio generates about $200 million in annual revenue.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

HDI Global unveils Xcelerate29 strategy

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Xcelerate29 is a four-year strategy aimed at expanding HDI's international footprint and increasing profitability.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Lennar exits Hippo position

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The move continues Lennar’s gradual exit from Hippo.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

HSB launches cyber coverage for connected commercial vehicles

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The product is aimed at small and mid-sized businesses operating connected fleets.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Titan Flood partners with Nationwide

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Titan Flood is now offering private residential flood coverage in partnership with Nationwide E&S/Specialty.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Ancient Financial to Acquire F&G Life Re

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The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2026.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Hedge Fund Fermat Says Surge in Cat-Bond Sales Is ‘Breathtaking’

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Hedge Fund Fermat Says Surge in Cat-Bond Sales Is ‘Breathtaking’ The co-f...

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Acrisure files trademark for Ascendri Insurance Services

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The move adds another specialty platform to Acrisure’s portfolio as the firm continues to build out targeted distribution and underwriting capabilities in niche personal lines segments.

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Cattle Ranchers Search for Feed as Wildfires Burn Grazing Lands

Insurance Journal

Pasture lands have been stripped down to a sea of sand after wildfires tore across the U.S. Plains, killing cattle and wiping out their food sources, and threatening a historically small herd already linked to rising beef prices. The loss …

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Large Scale Cargo Ring Busted in LA, $5M Recovered

Carrier Management

Large Scale Cargo Ring Busted in LA, $5M Recovered A multi-agency investigation led to five arrest...

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

RLI Now Has ‘A++’ Rating from AM Best

Carrier Management

RLI Now Has ‘A++’ Rating from AM Best AM Best announced...

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Neptune Reports Drop in Profit for 2025 But Strong Growth After IPO

Insurance Journal

The parent of St. Petersburg-based Neptune Flood reported a 63% drop in profit for 2025, along with a quarterly drop, five months after the firm went public. Much of the drop in net income was due to some $4.6 million …

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

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Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Volvo Cars to Recall 40,000 Electric SUVs Over Battery Fire Risk

Insurance Journal

Volvo Cars will recall over 40,000 of its flagship electric EX30 SUVs because their battery packs risk overheating, it told Reuters on Monday, a move that could dent the automaker’s hard-earned reputation for safety and cost it millions of doll...

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

PacifiCorp Settles Federal Claims Over Oregon, California Wildfires for $575M

Carrier Management

PacifiCorp Settles Federal Claims Over Oregon, California Wildfires for $575M PacifiCorp has agreed to...

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Prosecutors Allege UK Aircraft Parts Firm’s Fraud Caused Millions in Losses

Carrier Management

Prosecutors Allege UK Aircraft Parts Firm’s Fraud Caused Millions in Losses The director of a Lo...

Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Cayman reinsurance assets surpass $100bn, says Cayman Finance

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Cayman Finance, the representative body for the Cayman Islands’ financial services industry, has reported significant expansion in the jurisdiction’s reinsurance sector following publication of the 2025 Insurance Statistics by the Cayman Islands M...

Posted: Feb 23, 2026