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July 21, 2026
 
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National

 

Berry Producer Driscoll's Sued Over Alleged Greenwashing, Use of Forever Chemicals

The world's largest berry company will have to face a class-action lawsuit for supposed "greenwashing" after it allegedly failed to...
 

WR Berkley Reports Q2 Net Income Increase of 12.7%

Second quarter 2026 net income at W.R. Berkley Corp. increased about 12.7% compared to the same period a year ago to about $452.3...
 

Viewpoint: Is Your GL Policy Leaving You Exposed as Digital Risk Shifts?

For years, many businesses have operated under the assumption that their general liability (GL) policy might offer a safety net for the...
 

Overlapping Disasters Challenge States Amid Trump Cuts

Across the US last week, different disasters -- from Canadian wildfire smoke darkening the skies in the Midwest and Northeast to extreme...
 

Marsh Reports 6% Revenue Increase in Q2, as Reinsurance Unit Sees 2% Decline

Insurance broker Marsh reported consolidated revenue of $7.4 billion during the second quarter, an increase of 6% over Q2 2025, or 5% on...
 

Markets/Coverages: WBN Launches Duty of Care Offering for Mobile Workforces; Rokstone Gains Capacity for Autotransporter Solution

Independent insurance broking and employee benefits network Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) launched Duty of Care Zone, a dedicated...
 

Nominate Your Agency as a Best Agency to Work For

Once again, Insurance Journal is seeking the best retail insurance agencies to recognize for the annual Best Agencies to Work For awards....
 

Is It Covered? The Danger of Relying on the Insurance of Others

If you're an insurance professional, I'm guessing your personal auto insurance policy probably includes uninsured and/or underinsured...
 

Deep Dive: Understanding Data Center Perils

An eastward shift in tornado alley is coinciding with the buildout of data centers in places like Northern Virginia,...
 
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East

 

Allstate's $1.7M RICO Claims Fraud Suit Merits Trial, Not Arbitration: NJ High Court

New Jersey's high court has ruled that Allstate Insurance has a right to a jury trial for its fraud and conspiracy claims brought against...
 

Models Stripped of Insurance Cover for Club's Unauthorized Use of Their Images

The insurer for Mr. Happy's Cafe is smiling because a federal court has found it is not obligated to defend the adult entertainment club...
 

Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Arson That Destroyed The Old Pink

In the early morning hours of June 17, 2024, the Buffalo Fire Department (BFD) responded to the scene of a fire at 223 Allen Street, a...
 

New York City Braces for Heavy Rain Tuesday After Weekend Floods

Flooding rain is set to make a return to New York and New Jersey Tuesday, days after a weekend storm blocked city streets and forced...
 
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Midwest

 

Cyclosporiasis Cases in Michigan Climb Above 6,000, State Health Officials Say

Michigan health officials reported 6,148 cases linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis on Monday, an increase of 1,146 cases since their...
 

People Moves: MacLean Named VP, Head of Surety at Frankenmuth

Frankenmuth Insurance promoted Keith MacLean to vice president, head of surety. MacLean has over 20 years of industry experience and most...
 
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Southeast

 

Another Sign of the Times: Security First Reduces Average Dwelling/Fire Rates

Ormond Beach-based Security First Insurance, with almost 50,000 dwelling/fire policies in Florida, announced it has cut average rates and...
 

People: Georgia's Walker Named President of National Benefits and Insurance Group

Mychal Walker, owner of an insurance agency in Duluth, Georgia, has been named president of the National Association of Benefits and...
 
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South Central

 

Texas Heat to Challenge State Grid's Power Demand Record

A blast of intense heat across eastern Texas is set to challenge the state grid's all-time power demand record. Preliminary estimates...
 

Rising Professional Boxer Killed in Texas Bicycle Incident

A rising professional boxer who was riding her bicycle along a rural Texas road died after officials say a motorist drove by her, stopped...
 
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West

 

People Moves: Mutual of Enumclaw Appoints Roddy as CFO; Vouch Expands Its Leadership Team

Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Holding Company Appoints Roddy as CFO Mutual of Enumclaw (MOE), headquartered in Enumclaw, Washington,...
 

LA Dodgers Owner's Insurers Being Probed by Prosecutors

The billionaire Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter's sprawling investment empire is facing scrutiny from U.S. prosecutors, who have...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Red Sea War Insurance Costs Rise After Houthi Blockade, Sources Say

The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea rose on Monday after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said they were imposing a...
 

Insurance Woes Amid US-Iran War Stall Airlines' Return to Dubai

Challenges in securing insurance as hostilities between the US and Iran escalate are slowing the return of some foreign airlines to...
 

Update: Saudi Crude Tankers Turn Back as Houthis Open New Front in US-Iran War

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis,...
 

Ten Workers Die After India Hydro Project Tunnel Collapses

At least 10 workers died and more maybe trapped after an under-construction tunnel at a hydroelectric project collapsed in India's...
 

People Moves: Liberty Mutual Re Names Spurgeon as Global Head of Cyber Reinsurance; Tokio Marine HCC Promotes Dagdelen as Head of Cyber - International

This edition of International People Moves details cyber appointments at Liberty Mutual Reinsurance and Tokio Marine. A summary of these...
 

Former Arch Execs Grandisson, Gansberg Named Vantage Chair, CEO; Best's Comments

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., the new parent company of Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., announced that Marc Grandisson has been named...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

How to Pay for Alliance Risk & Insurance Designation Courses: Employer Support, Subscriptions, and Scholarships

Pursuing a professional designation is an exciting step, one that signals a commitment to continuing education and a desire to grow in...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Why Clients Change Brokers (and How to Make Sure It Isn't You)

Is your book of business as secure as it looks? Zywave's 2026 Broker Services Survey, completed by more than 1,400 employers...
 
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Simplifying Medical Payments for Workers' Comp: A Smarter, More Connected Approach

Workers' comp and auto claims are complicated enough. Medical payments shouldn't make them harder. Provider bills, fee...
 
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Are You Underinvesting in Tech — or Just Under-Integrating It?

Most independent agencies aren't underinvesting in technology — they're under-integrating it. As quotes and service demands...
 
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The Readiness Gap: Why Most Agencies Need Automation Before AI

Most agencies think they need AI. What they actually need is a stronger operational foundation. Sixty-eight percent of agencies...
 
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6 Ways Commercial Lines Agencies Can Adapt and Thrive in a Softening Habitational Market

After years of a hard market, the multifamily and habitational segment is pushing very soft. Those who understand the mechanics...
 
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EP. 114: Underwriting, Workflows, and Digital Transformation

In this episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast, two guests discuss how artificial intelligence...
 
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EP. 07: Why Are Severe Convective Storms All The Rage Nowadays

Severe Convective Storms are kicking up a lot of interest for insurers, reinsurers, modelers...
 
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