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People Moves: World Insurance Associates Names Miller EVP, National Accounts

World Insurance Associates LLC, headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, named Adam Miller as its executive vice president, national accounts. Miller,…

Business Moves: Aon, Guy Carpenter, WTW Each Complete Previously Announced M&As

Insurance brokers Aon plc, Guy Carpenter and WTW announced they each have completed previously announced mergers and acquisitions. Aon’s acquisition…

Core Specialty to Purchase London Aviation Underwriters

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries have agreed to purchase London Aviation Underwriters Inc. (LAU), in a stock…

1 Killed in Large Avalanche in Western Wyoming

An avalanche killed one skier and injured another after the group they were in triggered the large snowslide while ascending…

Viewpoint: Innovation Enhances Brokers’ Growth and Profits

Boosting growth and profitability is a goal for all U.S. insurance agents and brokers, but until recently that has been…

Ryan Specialty to Acquire Nashville-Based Velocity Risk Underwriters MGU

Ryan Specialty, a specialty insurance services firm and trading partner for agents and brokers, plans to acquire Nashville-based Velocity Risk…

Moody’s Global P/C Outlook Now Stable Despite Past-Peak Commercial Pricing

Moody’s Ratings changed the sector outlook for the global property/casualty insurance industry to stable from negative last month, pointing to…

Asian American Venture Capitalist Accuses PayPal of Racial Bias in Minority Program

PayPal has been sued by an Asian American businesswoman who accused the digital payments company of racial bias for restricting…

NHTSA Probing About 2.6M Tesla Vehicles Over ‘Actually Smart Summon’ Feature

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it had opened a probe into about 2.6 million Tesla…

Old Republic Starts New Company for Cyber, Tech E&O

Old Republic International Corp. said it is forming a new subsidiary for cyber and technology errors and omissions insurance products.…

China Says 32 People Killed, 38 Hurt as Earthquake Hits Tibet

China said 32 people have been killed and another 38 were injured by an earthquake that struck its far western…

MarketScout: 2024 Composite Personal Lines Rates Up 5.8%; Commercial Rates Up 3.8%

According to the MarketScout Market Barometer, the composite rate for U.S. personal lines increased about 5.8% in 2024 — the…

The Institutes, Kevelighan Fire Back at Retaliation Claims by Former Triple-I Employee

The Institutes and Sean Kevelighan, chief executive of the Insurance Information Institute, deny the allegations of discrimination and retaliation from…

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Canadian Broker Encore Group

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Illinois-based insurance brokerage, announced the acquisition of Waterloo, Ontario-based Encore Insurance Services…

New NC Governor Issues Orders to Speed Housing Work After Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein took several actions on Thursday to help the short- and…

US Chamber, Oil Firms Sue Vermont for Making Companies Pay for Climate Damage

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a top oil and gas industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new…

New York Employers Must Offer Paid Medical Leave During Pregnancy

Pregnant New Yorkers will be entitled to at least 20 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under…

Ghosts of Grenfell Disaster: No Penalties for UK Firms That Used Flammable Cladding

When the deadly Grenfell Tower blaze in 2017 led to revelations that high-rise public housing buildings across Britain were wrapped…

The Wartime Risk Insurers Making Fortunes Keeping Trade Moving

Inside faceless office buildings scattered around London, a niche corner of the insurance market is keeping hundreds of billions of…

Strate Insurance in Tennessee Merges with Main Street Insurance Group

Strate Insurance Group, a personal lines agency with offices in five Tennessee cities, is merging with Main Street Insurance Group,…

State High Court Nixes Policy Cancellation Over ‘Ambiguous’ Communications

An insurer failed to properly cancel a workers’ compensation policy because its multiple notices and other conduct were not “definite,…

Campbell Named Acting Director of Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance

Governor Mike Parson announced that Mick Campbell will take over as the Acting Director of the Department of Commerce and…

Sanford Health to Pay $220K in Back Wages and Damages

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) announced it has entered into a consent order with medical clinic Sanford…

Europe Braces for Snow and Ice With UK Facing Amber Warnings

Northern Europe is facing freezing temperatures and snow, boosting heating demand and putting more pressure on the region’s depleting gas…

New Orleans Barriers to Prevent Vehicle Attacks Were in the Process of Being Replaced

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Seven years ago, New Orleans officials began installing adjustable barriers at intersections in the famed French…

Bureau of Labor Releases Final 2023 Workplace Injury, Fatality Stats

Last year, there were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States, a 3.7% decrease from 5,486 in 2022,…

SageSure Closes Acquisition of GeoVera Advantage Insurance Services in California

SageSure closed the acquisition of GeoVera Advantage Insurance Services LLC in Fairfield, California. The entity will now function as a…

Dartmouth Athletes End Unionization Bid Citing Labor Panel Shift to Republicans

The Dartmouth men’s basketball team on Tuesday dropped its attempt to unionize, abruptly ending a push to become the first…

Employer Owes Pay for Actual Time Changing, Showering— Not Its ‘Reasonable’ Estimate

A Pennsylvania battery firm has been found responsible for paying $22.25 million in backpay to workers to cover the actual…

Verisk to Get First Cat Model Under Review for Insurance Ratemaking in California

Verisk said on Thursday it will be the first modeler to request a review of its wildfire catastrophe model under…

Top Climate Group for Banks, Insurers, and Asset Managers Is Making Changes

The world’s biggest climate coalition for financial firms is making adjustments after several high-profile banks, insurers and asset managers opted…

Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires New York’s Acumen Solutions

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) announced the acquisition of Acumen Solutions Group LLC, a Melville, New York-based insurance agency. Founded in…

Peed Named RIMS President for 2025

The Risk & Insurance Management Society today announced that effective Jan. 1 Kristen Peed will serve as president for 2025…

Wildfire Smoke Health Risks Can Linger in Homes That Escape Burning − as Colorado Survivors Discovered

(THE CONVERSATION) On Dec. 30, 2021, a wind-driven wildfire raced through two communities just outside Boulder, Colorado. In the span…

Morgan Stanley to Leave Sector Climate Coalition

Investment bank Morgan Stanley said on Thursday it had decided to leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, becoming the latest U.S.…

Alliant Moves into Alabama with Osborne as SVP

Alliant Insurance Services has named Johnny Osborne senior vice president for its Americas division. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Osborne will…

Brown & Brown’s Nexus Agrees to Acquire Reinsurance MGA Arma in Dubai

Nexus Underwriting, a Brown & Brown group business, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Arma Fusion Ltd.,…

Mixed Bag: What Trump 2.0 Tariffs, DOGE Activities Mean For Insurers

Setting aside the populist flavor of his campaign rhetoric, Donald J. Trump’s previous service as the nation’s 45th president presents…

California State Fund Declaring 15% Dividend for 2024 Policy Year

State Compensation Insurance Fund in California announced that it will declare a $149 million dividend to qualifying policyholders with policies…

After Steward Collapse, Massachusetts Aims to Prevent Future Health Care Failures

The Massachusetts Legislature approved a bill Monday aimed at closing loopholes in the state’s health care market regulatory process exposed…

The Captive Agent’s Guide to Independent Insurance Success

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Ever felt like a bird with clipped wings, singing…

He Saved the Chocolates But Lost His Workers’ Compensation Insurance

An employee who was injured when rescuing chocolate candies from the heat in his employer-owned delivery truck is not due…

Arkansas Hospital to Pay $14K in Back Wages

An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found Methodist Family Health in Little Rock, Ark.…

Storm System Spawned 45 Reports of Tornadoes Across South

Officials assessed the damage on Sunday after a strong storm system moved across the southern U.S. over the weekend, spawning…

Fund Opposing DEI-Hiring Goals Targets Nike, Kraft and Autodesk

A new investment fund that plans to oppose corporate DEI hiring goals is taking aim at Nike Inc., Kraft Heinz…

UK Insurer Aviva to Cut Up to 2,300 Jobs in $4.65 Billion Direct Line Deal

British insurer Aviva could cut up to 2,300 jobs as it takes over smaller rival Direct Line in a 3.7…

Man Charged With Arson, Insurance Fraud Related to Fire at His Home

A Vermont man has been charged with first degree arson and insurance fraud for allegedly setting fire to his own…

Two Florida Tourist Sites Halt Drone Shows After Boy Was Hit at Orlando Event

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A theme park resort and a huge hotel in central Florida either have stopped using drones…

Helene’s Flooding: The Human Toll on One Family in Tennessee

ERWIN, Tenn. (AP) — Jerry and Sibrina Barrett never spent a day apart over 35 years. They worked long hours,…

Florida Condo Owners Face Deadline and Higher Costs with New Regulations

MIAMI (AP) — Florida condominium owners are looking at higher costs from condo associations in the new year, a consequence…

OSHA Cites Contractor It Says Ignored Warnings Before Fatal Trench Collapse

A federal workplace safety investigation has found a Glenburn, Maine general contractor ignored an onsite expert’s repeated warnings and the…

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires BMR Insurance in California

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Tustin, California-based Murray Gardner Insurance Agency Inc., dba BMR Insurance. Gary Arch and his…

California Commissioner Issues Regulation to Allow Reinsurance in Ratemaking

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Monday announced what he is calling the final step in his efforts to help…

Some Property Catastrophe Rates Fall 5%-15% as Reinsurers’ Appetite Grows: Report

Global reinsurers’ appetite rose for property catastrophe during the upcoming January renewals, which have seen risk-adjusted reinsurance rate reductions of…

Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi Kill 2 and Injure 6

HOUSTON (AP) — A strong storm system threatened to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast on Sunday,…

Top Midwest Region Insurance Journal Stories of 2024

This year’s top Insurance Journal Midwest headlines feature a range of misconduct, from fraud and embezzlement to high-profile lawsuits. Top…

Top South Central Region Insurance Journal Stories of 2024

Readers of Insurance Journal were drawn to South Central headlines detailing the complexities facing the insurance industry, from legal and…

One Dead, Two Hurt After Tyson Foods Plant Fire in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — A woman died and two other people were hospitalized with injuries after a fire at a Tyson…

‘Baby Driver’ Actor Hudson Meek Remembered After Fall from Car in Alabama

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — Teenage actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in…

The Top Insurance Journal Stories of 2024 for the Southeast

From insurance lawsuits resulting from a murderous South Carolina lawyer and his family, to relentless Florida storm claims, a tight…

The Year’s Most Popular Insurance Journal Stories—West

Wildfires and their effect on the California’s homeowners insurance crisis dominated Insurance Journal’s West headlines this year. Other popular stories…

Top International Insurance Journal Stories of 2024

The top 10 most well-read international stories for 2024 covered a diverse range of topics, including nuclear verdicts, Taylor Swift’s…

South Korea Orders Airline Safety Probe After Worst Domestic Crash Kills 179

South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country’s entire airline operation as…

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires California’s BMR Insurance

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Tustin, California-based Murray Gardner Insurance Agency Inc., dba BMR Insurance. Terms…

Top National Insurance Journal Stories of 2024

The three largest insurers brokers each announced or closed multi-billion-dollar acquisitions in 2024. The topic was one of many in…

Security First, Amelia Underwriters Offering New Products in Warming Florida Market

Two Florida-based insurance companies are expanding their product lines, another sign that insurers are making more – if limited –…

Top Insurance Journal East Stories of 2024

What do a demolished bridge, insolvent taxi insurer, jailed gang member, upset Mets fan, malfunctioning elevator, drunk injured employee, and…

Root Expands to Minnesota

Root has announced the availability of Root Insurance in Minnesota. The insurer now serves drivers in 35 states, extending its…

New Texas Law Eliminates Annual Vehicle Safety Inspections

Most Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam after state lawmakers…

Crum & Forster Sells Credit Insurance Division to Amynta

Insurer Crum & Forster, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, has sold its C&F Credit Division to Amynta Group.…

Preparing for the Unpredictable: A Checklist for Evaluating Long-Term Care Insurance Options

With many options available for long-term care insurance, making the right choice can feel overwhelming. Use this checklist to help…

How End-of-Life Planning Can Ease Financial Concerns

Taking a proactive approach to end-of-life planning can help ease the burden on your family and support a smoother transition.…

5 Ways to Make Long-Term Care Insurance More Affordable

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10 Steps for Creating a Smart End-of-Life Plan

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3 Surprising Facts You May Not Know About Long-Term Care Insurance

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How Insurance Can Empower Women’s Financial Lives

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Life Insurance: A Key Piece of Protection for LGBTQ Families

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16 Commonly Misunderstood Insurance Words

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Life Insurance Isn’t a Waiting Game

Americans can no longer make excuses for why they haven’t purchased life insurance. According to the 2021 Insurance Barometer Study,…

5 Myths the Black Community Has About Life Insurance

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8 Small Steps Toward Financial Protection

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10 Advantages of Hybrid Life Insurance with Long-Term Care

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3 Reasons to Give Life Insurance a Second Look

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4 Steps You Can Take to Feel More in Control Now

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4 End-of-Life Documents and Why You Need Them?

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Free Guide to Long-Term Care and Tweetable Facts

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Key Findings for the 2018 Insurance Barometer Study

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Get the Long-Term Care (Tweetable!) Facts

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Separating Fact From Fiction When It Comes to Long-Term Care Insurance

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Here’s What You Need to Know About a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy

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