Insurance Journal

Washington Bill Granting Restitution to Insurance Consumers Passes State Senate

A bill to provide restitution to policyholders harmed by their insurer or agent passed the Washington Senate on Wednesday on a 29 to 20 vote. The bill, sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer and sponsored by Senator Adrian Cortes (D–Battle...

Posted: Jan 23, 2026

Relation Insurance Acquires PT Business Solutions in California

Relation Insurance Services has acquired the assets of PT Business Solutions in South Pasadena, California. PT Business Solutions is a provider of employee benefit, HR, payroll, workers’ compensation and group retirement plans. The agency has b...

Posted: Jan 23, 2026

New Jersey Announces $16 Million More in Medical Debt Relief

In the state’s seventh round of medical debt relief, outgoing Governor Phil Murphy announced that nearly 14,000 New Jersey residents will see almost $16 million in medical bills abolished. The relief is a result of the state’s ongoing par...

Posted: Jan 23, 2026

Estee Lauder Sued by Beauty Tech Startup for Alleged Theft

Estee Lauder was sued by a self-described “disruptive” startup that accused the cosmetics giant of effectively putting it out of business by stealing technology to boost sales from jet-setting travelers in hotels. In a complaint filed on...

Posted: Jan 23, 2026

People Moves: EverPeak Insurance Names Kranz President; Arrowhead Intermediaries Appoints Davis as C...

EverPeak Insurance Names Kranz President EverPeak Insurance created a unified leadership team headed by Kathy Kranz. Kranz most recently served as interim COO at EverPeak. She previously served a long tenure as CFO of Pinnacol Assurance. The new Ever...

Posted: Jan 23, 2026

Texas Officials Say State is Ready for Winter Storm

Nearly five years after Winter Storm Uri sparked widespread power outages and killed hundreds of Texans, officials and residents are once more girding for a round of severe winter weather that will blanket large parts of the state. Dangerously cold &...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Texas Officials Say State Is Ready for Winter Storm

Nearly five years after Winter Storm Uri sparked widespread power outages and killed hundreds of Texans, officials and residents are once more girding for a round of severe winter weather that will blanket large parts of the state. Dangerously cold &...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Kentucky DOI Warns Agents to Be Careful Giving Investment Advice

The Kentucky Department of Insurance is reminding insurance agents to be careful when advising clients on securities transactions. State law requires that investment advisors be registered with the state. And when an insurance agent advises a consume...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

People Moves: Cottingham & Butler Names Hessling President; Blessing Named Office President of CRC G...

Cottingham & Butler Names Hessling President Cottingham & Butler, headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, named Mike Hessling as president. Hessling joins Cottingham & Butler from Gallagher Bassett, where he served as CEO of North America. As pre...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Pennsylvania Blocked $227.9 Million in P/C Insurance Hikes in 2025, Says Regulator

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) said it saved residents $227.9 million by blocking proposed property/casualty insurance premium increases from taking effect in 2025. Through the rate review process in 2025, PID reported that its review of...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Markets/Coverages: AXA XL Launches Alternative Risk Solutions; Bouteille to Lead

AXA XL has launched a dedicated Alternative Risk Solutions (ARS) team, appointing Sylvain Bouteillé, current chief underwriting officer, specialty as its leader. The new team centralizes AXA XL’s alternative risk expertise to enhance its abilit...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Ga. Farm Bureau Promotes Willis, LIRG Names Roche Marketing Chief

Georgia Farm Bureau announced that Gary Willis, who recently served as executive director of insurance operations, is the general manager for the bureau’s insurance corporation. Willis takes over for George Monk, who retired Jan. 2, GFB said in...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Georgia Farm Bureau Promotes Willis, LIRG Names Roche Marketing Chief

Georgia Farm Bureau announced that Gary Willis, who recently served as executive director of insurance operations, is the general manager for the bureau’s insurance corporation. Willis takes over for George Monk, who retired Jan. 2, GFB said in...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Trial Underway for Ex-St. Louis Alderman Accused of Insurance Fraud

A federal trial is underway for a former St. Louis, Missouri alderman accused of defrauding an insurance company while in office. Brandon Bosley is charged with orchestrating a fraud scheme to obtain money from his insurance company by falsely inflat...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Warner Pacific Builds SE Business With Brokers Holding Group

Warner Pacific, a general agency for brokers, based in California, has acquired Brokers Holding Group, a South Carolina general agency specializing in health plans and alternative funding for employer groups. The move expands Warner Pacific’s p...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Texas Power Grid Faces Major Test From Season’s Biggest Storm

A powerful winter storm descending on Texas on Friday will be one of the toughest tests of the state’s electric grid since the system collapsed during a deadly 2021 freeze. Ice is predicted for the Dallas area, the Panhandle is …

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Brown Students Return to Tighter Security After Campus Shooting

Brown University students resumed classes on Wednesday following a deadly shooting last month that shattered the typical sense of safety on the picturesque campus and spurred a review of the Ivy League institution’s security measures. A shooter...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Bill to Extend Federal Terrorism Backstop Weighed in House Committee

Looking to ensure the longevity of a worthwhile federal program, the insurance industry has continued to lobby in favor of the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. A federal backstop for terrorism risk was first initiated late in 2002 by …

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Update: House Committee Advances Bill to Extend Federal Terrorism Backstop

Looking to ensure the longevity of a worthwhile federal program, the insurance industry has continued to lobby in favor of the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. The legislation (HR 7128)—sponsored by Mike Flood, R-Neb., and cosponsored by And...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Forecasters Warn of ‘Potentially Catastrophic’ Storm Across the South

With many Americans still recovering from multiple blasts of snow and unrelenting freezing temperatures in the nation’s northern tier, a new storm is set to emerge this weekend that could coat roads, trees and power lines with devastating ice a...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Forecasters Warn of ‘Potentially Catastrophic’ Storm From Texas to the Carolinas

With many Americans still recovering from multiple blasts of snow and unrelenting freezing temperatures in the nation’s northern tier, a new storm is set to emerge this weekend that could coat roads, trees and power lines with devastating ice a...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Key Perks of Insurance Data Analytics for Operational Efficiency

The world has become increasingly data-driven: Social media algorithms track engagement to personalize your experience, retail loyalty cards use purchase data to offer relevant promotions – and the list goes on. So, it should come as no surprise how...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Chicago Tow Truck Driver Charged Over Vehicle Thefts

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul last week announced that his office charged a Chicago man over his role in the thefts of multiple vehicles while he was working for the city of Chicago in the Department of Streets and Sanitation …

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Beazley Rejects Zurich Insurance’s £7.7 Billion Takeover Bid

Beazley Plc has rejected Zurich Insurance Group AG’s £7.7 billion ($10.3 billion) takeover approach, the latest twist in the Swiss giant’s attempt to acquire the UK specialty insurer. London-listed Beazley said its board has unanimously t...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Update: Beazley Rejects Zurich Insurance’s £7.7 Billion Takeover Bid

Beazley Plc has rejected Zurich Insurance Group AG’s £7.7 billion ($10.3 billion) takeover approach, the latest twist in the Swiss giant’s attempt to acquire the UK specialty insurer. London-listed Beazley said its board has unanimously t...

Posted: Jan 22, 2026