Recent Insurance Industry News
National News
MMA Alleges Broker Patriot Poached 11 Surety Team Members
Marsh & McLennan Agency has filed suit against brokerage Patriot Growth Insurance Services and eight former members of a surety team over an alleged poaching scheme. Filed...
Survey Highlights Growing Interconnected Risks, Protection Gaps
Supreme Court Bolsters SEC’s Power to Recoup Illegal Gains
Climate Change, Pollution Push Oceans to Tipping Point, UN Report Says
Register: Risky Future AI Tools for Retail Agents ‘Demo Day’ on June 10
Judge Scraps Trump Policy Restricting Wind, Solar Tax Breaks
International & Reinsurance News
Banks Face Extra £6B Cost if Motor Finance Compensation Plan Is Thrown Out: UK’s FCA
Lenders that mis-sold car finance would risk spending £6 billion ($8 billion) more if they reject the official compensation program and try to deal instead with individual...
India’s Ship Certifier Takes Tougher Stance on Sanctioned Tankers
New UK Referendum Would Flip Brexit Result of a Decade Ago, Poll Finds
Climate Change, Pollution Push Oceans to Tipping Point, UN Report Says
Rescue Efforts Underway as Philippine Quake Death Toll Hits 37
Houthis to Impose ‘Complete Ban’ on Israeli Ships in Red Sea
East News
ANV Group Adds Another Workers’ Compensation Agency to Its Roster
A London-based global intermediary launched last December by AmTrust Financial and Blackstone Credit & Insurance has acquired its second workers' compensation specialist in...
8 Charged With Faking Shippers’ IDs to Steal Meats, Cheeses, Copper and Cigarettes
Karen Read Sues Police Agencies That Investigated Her Boyfriend’s Death
Court Rejects NRA Ex-Leader LaPierre’s Appeal of NY’s $4.3M Judgment
People Moves: Maine Insurance Superintendent Carey Retires
Fatal Virginia Bus Crash Raises Questions About Bus Safety, Driver and Company
Midwest News
Tyco to Pay $10M Settlement With Wisconsin Over PFAS Contamination
The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the...
Illinois Joins Ohio in Ordering Pause on Data Center Tax Credits
Iowa’s Water Pollution Threatens Recreational Activities and Public Health
Ohio State Approves $100M Settlement to Former Athletes in Sexual Abuse Case
Ohio Sues Contractor for Incomplete Home Improvement
Biggest Diesel Shock Since 2022 Deals Another Blow to US Farmers
Texas / South Central News
People Moves: CorVel Names Scott as CEO and President
CorVel announced that Sarah Scott will be appointed CEO and President, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Michael G. Combs, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair....
Deadly Screwworm Pest Spreads in Texas With Two New Cases
Texas Children’s Hospital to Pay $10M as Part of Detransition Settlement
Artist Suing FIFA Over Destruction of Dallas Whale Mural
Corpus Christi Delays Decision on Billion-Dollar Water Plant
Deadly Screwworm Parasite Found in US Threatens Cattle Herd
Southeast News
USAA Not Done With Dividends: Florida Reforms Prompt $500M Payout
When USAA announced nearly $4 billion in policyholder dividends in December last year, the military insurer cited its financial discipline and the proactive steps of members to...
Judge Won’t Bend on $256M Defamation/RICO Verdict Against Human Rights Lawyer
People Moves: Florida Lawyers Mutual Names Coady CEO
Atlanta-Area Insurance Agent Charged With Taking Premiums, Giving Fake COIs
Hail Fire: NC Couple Charged With Making Duplicate Claims for Same Damage
Miami Moves to Seize Part of Posh Island After Fuel Fight
West News
PG&E Could Cut Power in 8 California Counties Due to Winds, Fire Danger
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. may cut power in parts of eight counties in California this week due to risks that its equipment could cause wildfires. The utility on Monday warned...
Markets/Coverages: Alliant in California Rolling out Retirement & Wealth Business
Jury Awards $176M for Wrongful Deaths of Brothers Hit by California Socialite’s Car
California Mortgage Servicer Settles for $4.6M Over Pandemic Foreclosure Violations
People Moves: Delos Names Schween CTO; XPT Specialty Names McEachern VP, Commercial Underwriter/Broker; Legner Joins Trucordia as Agriculture Platform Senior VP
Colorado Governor Signs Law Aimed at Lowering Homeowners Insurance Costs