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February 18, 2026
 
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National

 

ITRC: Data-Breach 'Transparency Is on Life Support'

An annual report for the Identity Theft Resource Center has found that there were a record 3,322 compromises of data in in the United...
 

Asbestos Lawsuits Prompt Vanderbilt Minerals to File Bankruptcy

Vanderbilt Minerals, which mines materials used in industrial products, filed for bankruptcy after its cash flow was overwhelmed by an...
 

AI Needs Its Own Risk Class: Lockton Re

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by organizations across all industries is changing the commercial risk landscape; it's time...
 

Viewpoint: How P/C Carriers Can Win the Next Decade With Tech + Talent

When I reflect on the state of the Property & Casualty business today, two forces are reshaping the industry faster than any cycle I've...
 

Environmental Groups Challenge Decision to Revoke Basis of Climate Regulations

A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over its decision to revoke the scientific...
 

Verisk Downplays AI Disruption Fears as Quarterly Profit Beats Estimates

Verisk's fourth-quarter profit topped Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, with CEO Lee Shavel touting the quality of the firm's...
 

Coalition Against Insurance Fraud Announces New Leadership Appointments

The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud announced new leadership appointments across several of its committees and task forces, reinforcing...
 

A Risky World

Worldwide business leaders face growing risk challenges including increased technology and cyber risks, societal challenges, and deepening...
 

AI Claim Assistant Now Taking Auto Damage Claims Calls at Travelers

The Travelers Companies announced the launch of AI Claim Assistant, a fully agentic intelligent voice service to handle...
 
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East

 

Camden Diocese's Sex Abuse Claims Fund to Get $180 Million Boost

The Catholic Diocese of Camden, New Jersey and several holdout insurers have agreed to add $180 million to a trust fund to pay claims of...
 

Judge Dismisses Charges Against 3 Officers Accused of Mistreating Prisoner

A Connecticut judge last Friday dismissed criminal charges against three current and former New Haven police officers who were accused of...
 

SterlingRisk Acquires Transportation Specialist ASZ International

Insurance broker SterlingRisk of Woodbury, New York announced the acquisition of ASZ International, Inc., a Westchester County, N.Y....
 

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Pennsylvania's B&W Insurance Agency

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Washington, Pennsylvania-based B&W Insurance Agency, Inc. Terms of the transaction...
 
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Midwest

 

Luxury Steamer Wreck Found in Lake Michigan After 60-Year Quest

Searchers have discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale in the late 19th century, completing a quest...
 

Ohio Asphalt Companies to Pay $30M to Settle False Claim Act Allegations

Two asphalt companies have agreed to pay $30 million total to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they submitted fraudulent test...
 

Specialty Program Group Integrates Anova Marine and Logistiq Insurance Solutions

Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), an operator of specialty insurance distribution, underwriting, and consulting businesses, announced...
 
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Southeast

 

Florida Regulators Crack the Whip on Auto Warranty Firm, Fake Certificates of Insurance

Florida regulators announced a crackdown on people selling vehicle insurance products without a license. Insurance Commissioner Michael...
 

Florida Pool Safety Bills Moving to Address Record Number of Drowning Deaths

The 2026 regular session of the Florida Legislature may not make significant changes to the state's property insurance statutes. But it...
 

'We Failed Them:' MS Senators Call for Improved Disaster Response After Storm

North Mississippi senators pleaded for an improved disaster response from the state last week as thousands of their constituents still...
 
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South Central

 

Inszone Acquires Texas' Scarbrough, Medlin & Associates

Inszone Insurance Services announced its expansion in Texas through the acquisition of Scarbrough, Medlin & Associates, Inc., a...
 

Tesla's Austin Robotaxis Report 14 Crashes in First Eight Months

Tesla Inc.'s robotaxis have been involved in over a dozen crashes in Austin since service began, according to reports the carmaker has...
 
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West

 

Tesla Avoids California Sales Halt Over Autopilot Marketing

Tesla Inc. will be allowed to continue selling electric vehicles in California uninterrupted after the company revised what the state had...
 

4 People Die in Small Plane Crash Near Ski Resort

Four people are dead after a small plane crashed Friday on a mountain near the Colorado ski resort community of Steamboat Springs,...
 

Judge Says Exxon Mobil Can Sue California AG for Defamation Over Recycling

A federal judge rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exxon Mobil's lawsuit accusing him of defamation in...
 

States Reliant on Colorado River Failed to Meet New Consensus Deadline

The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River missed a deadline for the second time Saturday to agree on a plan addressing...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

CFC Owners Said to Tap Banks for Sale, IPO of £5 Billion Insurer

Private equity firms EQT AB and Vitruvian Partners are working with advisers as they explore strategic options for their investment in...
 

Munich Re Unit to Cut 1,000 Positions as AI Takes Over Jobs

Munich Re's primary insurance unit ERGO aims to cut about 1,000 positions in Germany, partly as a result of its increased use of...
 

Global Insurtech Funding Surges on Record Re/Insurance Investments: Gallagher Re

Investments in global insurtech rose 19.5% during 2025 to US$5.08 billion from US$4.25 billion in FY 2024, marking the first annual...
 

Pinion Insurance Launches With Up to $180 Million Commitment From Barings

Specialty insurance platform Pinion Insurance announced its launch yesterday. The company will offer insurance capacity for managing...
 

Can AI Tell Us How Much to Pay for Art?

Stephen Smith, 56, a UK-based art collector, has bought prints through MyArtBroker, a sales and management platform for secondary-market...
 

France Fines Russia-Linked Oil Tanker in Shadow Fleet Crackdown

France will release a tanker after hitting it with a multimillion-euro fine for flouting European sanctions on Russian oil, following its...
 

German Union Files Defamation Complaint Against Tesla Factory Manager

Germany's IG Metall has filed a criminal complaint against the manager of Tesla's factory near Berlin, accusing him of "spreading false...
 

EU Ill-Prepared for Worsening Climate Change, Advisers Say

The European Union is not prepared for worsening climate change and should urgently step up its investments to protect people and...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

Dyad to Showcase AI-Powered ALIS DX Platform at the 2026 WSIA Underwriting Summit

ALIS DX provides wholesale, underwriting and delegated authority teams with AI-driven intake and workflow automation Dyad, a leading...
 

How University Faculty Use the UA Program to Bridge Classroom Learning and Industry Expectations

For decades, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance has supported professional development across the insurance and risk management...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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When Seasoned Adjusters Walk Out the Door, What Walks Out With Them?

Claims leaders are facing a sustained loss of experienced talent, driven by retirements, turnover, and a constrained pipeline of...
 
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Soft Market, Hard Choices: What Leading MGAs Are Doing Differently

A soft insurance market changes the rules for MGAs and wholesalers. As price pressure grows, brokers shop more aggressively and...
 
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3 Serious Risks Lurking in Your Payment Workflow

Every check your agency processes carries hidden costs. From the hours spent on manual reconciliation to the cash flow sitting...
 
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Master the Complexities of Multifamily Housing with These Proven Risk Strategies

In a landscape of skyrocketing claims and nuclear verdicts, "standard" risk management is no longer enough. To secure favorable...
 
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6 Keys to Agency Success: A Practical Guide to Growth and Profitability

What's the secret to profitable growth? Some agency owners have cracked the code, but they're not sharing it! To maximize...
 
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