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As Execs Eye AI for Fraud Detection, Deloitte Predicts Billions in Savings

By implementing AI-driven technologies across the claims life cycle and integrating real-time analysis, P/C insurers could reduce fraudulent claims and save between $80 billion and $160 billion by 2032.

People Moves: Zurich Gets Himes From Chubb To Lead Underwriting for US Mid Market

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 underwriting integrity of Zurich’s U.S. Middle Market business. He succeeds John …

State AI Regulation Ban Tucked Into Republican Tax, Fiscal Bill

A powerful House committee has tucked language preventing states from regulating artificial intelligence into President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill, a move that would benefit many of the US’s largest tech and AI companies. OpenAI, Meta Platforms Inc., …

Court Hears Small Business Bid to Block Trump Tariffs

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 across-the-board taxes on imports from nations that sell more …

Markets/Coverages: CRC’s Starwind Specialty Launches 4 Programs

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, said it has launched four insurance programs — Starwind Environmental, Starwind PVT (Political Violence & Terrorism), Starwind Equipment, and Starwind Cannabis. Starwind Environmental, led by Program President Mike Padula, delivers solutions including …

Former XL CEO McGavick Returns to Insurance With AI Firm Mea Platform

Mike McGavick is returning to the insurance world as a strategic advisor and board chairman of Mea Platform, an artificial intelligence firm focusing on transactions and operations for carriers, managing general agents, and brokers. McGavick is the former CEO of …

Markel Insurance CEO Wilson Lays Out Strategy for ‘Bread-and-Butter’ E&S Business

“You can’t cut yourself to greatness.” Simon Wilson, chief executive officer of Markel Insurance, made the simple statement at a Markel Group brunch meeting for investors in Omaha, Nebraska on May 4 to convey the idea the hard work of …

FM Clients to Receive Share of $1 Billion in ‘Membership Credits’

Commercial property insurer FM announced an enhanced $1 billion membership credit for eligible mutual policyholders, allowing client-owners to receive more credit sooner. Johnston, Rhode Island-based FM said May 5 that with this year’s credit, FM will have returned more than …

SEC Chair Says Agency Plans to Create New Rules for Crypto Tokens

Paul Atkins, the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, laid out his vision for overhauling the agency’s cryptocurrency policies on Monday, saying he plans to establish guidelines for distributions of crypto tokens that are securities and consider whether additional …

Markets/Coverages: QBE Starts New Commercial Property Product for Large Companies

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 expertise with a commitment to customer service excellence, the new commercial …

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