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People Moves: Aon Appoints Key Leaders in EMEA Commercial Risk Team; AXA XL Promotes Wilkinson to Head of International Casualty, Retail, UK & Lloyd’s
Jul 18 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Aon and AXA XL. A summary of these new hires follows here. Aon Appoints Key Leaders in EMEA Commercial Risk Team Insurance broker Aon plc announced several...
US Farm Agency Ends Program to Support Small Businesses
Jul 16 2025 // The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday it would cut funding for a national network of centers that have supported thousands of small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses. The cuts are another hit to farmers...
US Commercial Lines Prices Up 5.3%, Continue Downward Trend: WTW CLIPS
Jul 7 2025 // U.S. commercial insurance rates went up again in first-quarter 2025, according to the latest findings from WTW’s Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). Carriers reported an aggregate price increase of...
China Enlists Commercial Insurers in Bid to Boost Local Biotechs
Jul 1 2025 // China wants commercial insurance firms to invest in the development of homegrown medicines, Beijing’s latest bid to support its burgeoning biotech and pharmaceutical sector. Commercial insurers have been encouraged...
Markets/Coverages: Marsh Launches European Cyber Facility for Mid-Sized Enterprises
Jun 27 2025 // Marsh, insurance brokerage business of Marsh McLennan, announced the launch of Cyber Unity, a new insurance facility for organizations across the European Union, as well as in Israel, Norway, Serbia, and Turkey, with...
Aon Launches AI-Powered Aon Broker Copilot for Commercial Insurance
Jun 23 2025 // Aon plc today announced the launch of Aon Broker Copilot, a platform that uses artificial intelligence, large-language models and predictive analytics in the commercial insurance placement process. “Aon Broker...
Former Ohio Doctor Loses Defamation Lawsuit Against Ex-Employers
Jun 19 2025 // A former Ohio doctor who was fired before being found not guilty on murder charges in the deaths of 14 patients lost a defamation lawsuit against his former employers on Monday, after a judge stepped in for a jury on...
US Commercial Lines Prices Up 5.3%, Continue Downward Trend: WTW CLIPS
Jun 11 2025 // U.S. commercial insurance rates went up again in the first quarter 2025, according to the latest findings from WTW’s Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). Carriers reported an aggregate price increase of...
Renewal Rates Continue Upward YOY for Most Commercial Lines: Ivans Index
Jun 2 2025 // Premium renewal rates increased year-over-year for all major commercial lines except workers’ compensation, according to first-quarter 2025 results of the Ivans Index. Compared to fourth-quarter 2024, all lines...
Washington Labor Contractor Fined $1.25M for Workplace Violations
May 28 2025 // A farm labor contractor was fined $1.25 million for operating without a license and failing to provide nearly 5,000 workers with required employment details. The fine was issued by the Washington State Department of Labor...
NCDOI Fines Builders Mutual for Repeat Violations in Commercial Auto
May 22 2025 // Builders Mutual Insurance and its subsidiary, Builders Premier, have agreed to pay a $39,000 penalty after a North Carolina market conduct examination again found issues with producer licensing, nonrenewals and subrogation...
An Agent’s Guide to Expanding into Commercial Lines
May 19 2025 // Too many insurance agents lose out on lucrative opportunities by quoting only half of the business available to them. For the typical new agency owner, focusing on personal lines makes sense because it’s easier and...
People Moves: Zurich Gets Himes From Chubb To Lead Underwriting for US Mid Market
May 14 2025 // Bennett Himes Bennett Himes joined Zurich North America, headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, as the new head of underwriting for U.S. middle market. Himes oversees the overall portfolio strategy and maintaining the...
Court Hears Small Business Bid to Block Trump Tariffs
May 13 2025 // Five American small businesses asked a U.S. court on Tuesday to halt President Donald Trump‘s “Liberation Day” tariffs, arguing that he overstepped his powers by declaring a national emergency to impose...
Markets/Coverages: QBE Starts New Commercial Property Product for Large Companies
May 12 2025 // QBE North America today announced the launch of its new commercial property product, providing custom solutions for comprehensive coverage to large companies across the United States. Combining deep, industry-leading...
Commercial Property Customers Cutting Insurance Corners Despite Risk
May 9 2025 // As weather-driven catastrophes become more common and severe, commercial property owners and the agents who serve them are reassessing risks and coverage to get more build for their buck. The new Nationwide Agency Forward...
Renewal Rates Continue Upward YOY for Most Commercial Lines: Ivans Index
May 6 2025 // Premium renewal rates increased year-over-year for all major commercial lines, except workers’ compensation, according to first quarter 2025 results of the Ivans Index. Compared to fourth quarter 2024, all lines...
Ex-State Trooper Found Guilty of Taking Bribes to Pass Commercial Drivers
May 6 2025 // A former Massachusetts state police sergeant was found guilty Friday of taking part in a scheme to take bribes, including a new snowblower and a driveway, in exchange for giving passing scores on commercial driving...
Global Q1 Commercial Insurance Rates Drop 3%, but US Casualty Bucks the Trend
Apr 24 2025 // Global commercial insurance rates fell 3%, on average, in the first quarter of 2025 following a 2% decline in Q4 2024, according to the Global Insurance Market Index published quarterly by insurance broker Marsh. The Q1...
MarketScout: Q1 Composite Personal Lines Rates Up 4.9%; Commercial Rates Up 3%
Apr 21 2025 // According to the MarketScout Market Barometer, the composite rate for U.S. personal lines kept rising in the first quarter to 4.9%, up from 4% during the prior three-month period. Richard Kerr, CEO of Novatae Risk Group,...
