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June 8, 2026
 
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National

 

D&O Market Expected to Tighten Under Pressure, Says AM Best

Analysts at insurance rating firm AM Best said there are "warning signs" for the directors & offers liability market, leading to...
 

Hedge Funds Are Expanding Desks Designed to Profit From Natural-Catastrophe Risk

When Mitesh Parikh, a headhunter at UK recruiter Selby Jennings, started looking for an ILS modeler for a large US hedge fund this year,...
 

Trump Approves $700 Million in Bid to Revive Coal Industry

President Donald Trump said he would marshal hundreds of millions of US taxpayer dollars behind his bid to revitalize the coal industry...
 

Merck to Settle Bulk of Gardasil Suits for About $50 Million

Merck & Co. says it will settle a spate of lawsuits that blame the drugmaker's blockbuster Gardasil cancer vaccine for causing autoimmune...
 

Mastercard, American Eagle Boost Pride Month Spending Despite Backlash

US companies are spending more on LGBTQ causes and Pride Month events this June, a notable turnaround after years of retreat and anti-DEI...
 

Paramount to Face Legal Challenge From States on Warner Deal

The top lawyers for several states are drafting a legal challenge to Paramount Skydance Corp.'s $110 billion deal to buy Warner Bros....
 

Emerging Risks to Watch: AI, Data Centers, and Autonomous Vehicles

Artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from promise to operational reality. For insurers, it's already influencing underwriting, claims,...
 

AI Poised to Tilt Job Market Leverage Toward Older Workers

When it comes to job cuts, older workers are often disproportionately affected. But a new survey of chief executive...
 
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East

 

Karen Read Sues Police Agencies That Investigated Her Boyfriend's Death

Karen Read has filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and the town of Canton, alleging misconduct and negligence in the...
 

Court Rejects NRA Ex-Leader LaPierre's Appeal of NY's $4.3M Judgment

A New York state appellate court has rejected Wayne LaPierre's appeal of the monetary judgment and injunction levied against him after a...
 

People Moves: Maine Insurance Superintendent Carey Retires

Superintendent Robert Carey retired from the Maine Bureau of Insurance (BOI) on June 5, the Department of Professional and Financial...
 
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Midwest

 

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...
 

Illinois Joins Ohio in Ordering Pause on Data Center Tax Credits

Governor JB Pritzker issued an order pausing state tax incentives for data centers in Illinois after the state legislature stalled his...
 
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Southeast

 

Atlanta-Area Insurance Agent Charged With Taking Premiums, Giving Fake COIs

A longtime Atlanta-area insurance agent has been indicted and arrested after allegedly keeping premium payments and issuing fake...
 

Hail Fire: NC Couple Charged With Making Duplicate Claims for Same Damage

A North Carolina couple this week was awaiting court action after they were charged with filing claims with two different insurance...
 

Miami Moves to Seize Part of Posh Island After Fuel Fight

Miami's mayor is moving to forcibly acquire 10 acres of land on Fisher Island, one of the priciest ZIP codes in the US, from real estate...
 
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South Central

 

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...
 

Deadly Screwworm Pest Spreads in Texas With Two New Cases

The US Department of Agriculture confirmed an additional two cases of New World screwworm in Texas, bringing the total number of...
 
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West

 

Jury Awards $176M for Wrongful Deaths of Brothers Hit by California Socialite's Car

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $176 million to the parents of two young brothers killed in a hit-and-run collision when a California...
 

California Mortgage Servicer Settles for $4.6M Over Pandemic Foreclosure Violations

A California mortgage servicer is paying $4.6 million to settle allegations it violated mortgage servicing and debt collection laws...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Houthis to Impose 'Complete Ban' on Israeli Ships in Red Sea

The Houthis, an Iran-backed militant group that controls much of Yemen, declared a ban on Israeli ships in the Red Sea, threatening a key...
 

Iran Announces End to Attacks on Israel Following Trump's Plea

Iran signaled an end to its current military operations against Israel just after US President Donald Trump said the two sides were...
 

Thai Consumer Watchdog to File Civil Suit Against Volvo Cars' Thai Unit, Official Says

Thailand's consumer watchdog has approved the filing of a civil lawsuit against the local unit of Volvo Cars and its repair and...
 

UK's Legal & General Says Energy Transition Is 'Alive and Well'

Investors are underestimating the pace of the energy transition, putting both financial returns and climate goals at risk, according to...
 

Markets/Coverages: Willis Expands Int'l Property Facility, With $60M Follow Capacity

Willis, a WTW business, announced the expansion of its international property facility, now able to offer up to US$60 million of follow...
 

People Moves: Specialty MGA Taps Marsh's Smithson to Head Global Financial Lines and Cyber Division; UIB Names Burns and Wilcox's Webb as Divisional Director - Binders

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Specialty MGA and United Insurance Brokers (UIB). A summary of these...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

How employee assistance programs drive better workers' comp outcomes

Some workers' comp carriers recognize that addressing an injured worker's stress can speed up recovery, but not all provide a holistic...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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How to Evaluate Your Agency's Technology Stack in 2026

Most independent agencies aren't underinvesting in technology — they're under-integrating it. As quotes and service demands...
 
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The Return-to-Work Conversation Every Workers' Comp Client Needs

Your clients with workers' comp exposure are sitting on a hidden cost: injured employees who never come back. Once a worker is...
 
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24/7 Service With Zero Hold Time: The New Standard for Independent Agencies

Market share is shifting rapidly. Agencies that move decisively on Voice AI will be the ones positioned to differentiate,...
 
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Navigating the Escalating Risk Trajectory: A Special Report for Insurance Professionals

Six forces reshaping how insurers, brokers, and businesses manage risk — backed by 1M+ loss events and $10T in loss...
 
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Disbursement Modernization: Why Your Payment Strategy Is Your Competitive Strategy

Digital Payments are the New Standard Policyholders want speed and clarity — and they're choosing insurers who deliver. More...
 
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Severe Convective Storms are kicking up a lot of interest for insurers, reinsurers, modelers...
 
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