The rapid growth of AI helped make cyber threats the top concern among businesses.
The number of independent insurance agencies fell from 39,000 in 2024.
- Online Insurance Marketplace Insurify Blocks Meta’s Personal AI Agent Muse
- Here Are Some AI Doomsday Scenarios Researchers Say Could Put Humanity at Risk
- Catastrophe-Bondholders Bet Hurricane Polo Won’t Trigger Losses
- Saudi Oil Export Strategy Hits New Hurdle as Red Sea Insurance Costs Soar
- Insurance Regulators Defend State-Led Model in Reply to Warren
- Singapore’s Finance Firms to Train 80,000 Staff in AI Skills
- Insurance Agent Who Exploited Minority Customers Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
- People Moves: Garcia Joins InsurBanc as President and CEO
- New York Sues Polymarket, Says It Ran Illegal Gambling Operation
- This Week’s Northeast Disruption Puts Spotlight on Aging Air Traffic System
- Northeast Expecting Torrential Rains, Flood Risk as Coastal Storm Builds
- People Moves: Taylor Returns to Plymouth Rock Assurance as President and CEO
- Southern California Edison Pushing for Wildfire Liability Deal Before Lawmakers Depart
- Oracle Cites ‘Force Majeure’ on Controversial New Mexico Data Center
- Hurricane Watch Posted on Hawaii’s Big Island as Nolo Approaches
- People Moves: Alliant Insurance Services Adds Esarey to LA Employee Benefits Team
- Corgi Insurance in California Expands Trucking Program to Cover Tow Trucks
- Hurricane to Threaten Hawaii With Flooding Over Weekend
- Florida’s Commercial Clearinghouse Plan Hits a Snag, With OIR and Board Concerns
- Florida Widower Sues Publix, Says Recalled Blueberries Caused Wife’s Death in June
- TN Funeral Director, North Carolina Man Charged in Insurance Fraud Investigations
- Florida OIR Approves Four More HO Rate Cuts as Citizens Keeps Shrinking
- Florida Farm Manager the Latest to Plead Guilty in Crop Insurance Fraud Probe
- NC Insurance Agent Charged With Taking Out Life Policy on Elderly Without Consent
- Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Setting House on Fire
- Louisiana Fortified Homes Program Receives $20M Investment
- People Moves: Brown & Riding Adds Williamson to Casualty Practice
- Texas Rangers Pursuing Criminal Investigation Against Camp Mystic
- Texas Orders Halt to New Data Center Permits Pending Audit
- Lawsuit Blames Texas Abortion Ban for Woman’s Death
- Ohio Medical Facility Sued for Religious Discrimination
- AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Iowa’s FMH
- Kansas Man Sentenced to Probation for Insurance Fraud
- Minnesota Agrivoltaics Project Mixes Farming and Solar Power
- Minnesota Man Indicted for Shooting a Firefighting Aircraft
- Maridea Wealth Management Acquires Ohio’s River Cities and DFW Insurance
National News
- Insurance Regulators Defend State-Led Model in Reply to Warren
- Cybersecurity Stocks Are So Hot Investors Question Staying Power
- Markets/Coverages: Beazley Expands Cyber Protection for AI; Huntersure Launches Media E&O
- Independent Agencies Total About 37,000 in 2026, a Decrease From 2024
- Online Insurance Marketplace Insurify Blocks Meta’s Personal AI Agent Muse
- Hellman & Friedman Explores Sale of Applied Systems at Up to $10B, Sources Say
East News
- Insurance Agent Who Exploited Minority Customers Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
- People Moves: Garcia Joins InsurBanc as President and CEO
- New York Sues Polymarket, Says It Ran Illegal Gambling Operation
- This Week’s Northeast Disruption Puts Spotlight on Aging Air Traffic System
- Northeast Expecting Torrential Rains, Flood Risk as Coastal Storm Builds
- People Moves: Taylor Returns to Plymouth Rock Assurance as President and CEO
Midwest News
- Ohio Medical Facility Sued for Religious Discrimination
- AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Iowa’s FMH
- Kansas Man Sentenced to Probation for Insurance Fraud
- Minnesota Agrivoltaics Project Mixes Farming and Solar Power
- Minnesota Man Indicted for Shooting a Firefighting Aircraft
- Maridea Wealth Management Acquires Ohio’s River Cities and DFW Insurance
A number of insurance companies have reported "nightmare" scenarios.
Texas / South Central News
- Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Setting House on Fire
- Louisiana Fortified Homes Program Receives $20M Investment
- People Moves: Brown & Riding Adds Williamson to Casualty Practice
- Texas Rangers Pursuing Criminal Investigation Against Camp Mystic
- Texas Orders Halt to New Data Center Permits Pending Audit
- Lawsuit Blames Texas Abortion Ban for Woman’s Death
Southeast News
- Florida’s Commercial Clearinghouse Plan Hits a Snag, With OIR and Board Concerns
- Florida Widower Sues Publix, Says Recalled Blueberries Caused Wife’s Death in June
- TN Funeral Director, North Carolina Man Charged in Insurance Fraud Investigations
- Florida OIR Approves Four More HO Rate Cuts as Citizens Keeps Shrinking
- Florida Farm Manager the Latest to Plead Guilty in Crop Insurance Fraud Probe
- NC Insurance Agent Charged With Taking Out Life Policy on Elderly Without Consent
Nine insurers, including six of California's largest home insurers, committed to expand.
West News
- Southern California Edison Pushing for Wildfire Liability Deal Before Lawmakers Depart
- Oracle Cites ‘Force Majeure’ on Controversial New Mexico Data Center
- Hurricane Watch Posted on Hawaii’s Big Island as Nolo Approaches
- People Moves: Alliant Insurance Services Adds Esarey to LA Employee Benefits Team
- Corgi Insurance in California Expands Trucking Program to Cover Tow Trucks
- Hurricane to Threaten Hawaii With Flooding Over Weekend
International & Reinsurance News
- Saudi Oil Export Strategy Hits New Hurdle as Red Sea Insurance Costs Soar
- Catastrophe-Bondholders Bet Hurricane Polo Won’t Trigger Losses
- Here Are Some AI Doomsday Scenarios Researchers Say Could Put Humanity at Risk
- Singapore’s Finance Firms to Train 80,000 Staff in AI Skills
- Grid Operator E.ON Warns of Growing Risk of Attacks on Energy Infrastructure
- Singapore Court Strips Control of Radiant World From Founder
- New Zealand Says China Is its Most Persistent State-Backed Cyber Threat
- Indian Insurance and Bank Stocks Erase $14 Billion on Fee Cap Plan
- OpenAI Agent Hacked Australian Government Health Website
- UN Chief Calls for AI Pact to Prevent Rise of Killer Robots
- Tesla’s Automated Driving System Often Misreads Speed Limits: Belgian Safety Group
Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns
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- Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Launches Self-Paced CIC Personal Lines Course
- Unpacking Warehouse Legal Liability
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