Rates increased 2.5% in the first quarter 2026, according to the latest WTW CLIPS.
William R. Berkley founded the commercial property/casualty insurer in 1967.
- Merck to Settle Bulk of Gardasil Suits for About $50 Million
- Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Says Brand Being ‘Destroyed’ by Magnum
- China Evergrande’s Liquidation Prompts Some PwC Partners to Weigh Shielding Assets
- USDOT Rescinds ‘Disparate Impact’ Civil Rights Regulation
- WTW: US Commercial Rates Continue Moderation With 2.5% Increase in Q1
- People Moves: CRC Specialty Names Levy National ExecPro Leader; GEICO Names Foy CFO; Geller to Lead Wholesale Financial Lines at AXIS
- Motorists Sue NY County Over 1.6 Billion License Plate Scans
- Markets/Coverages: Distinguished Programs Expands Into Reinsurance Led by DiPaola
- Nonprofit Hospital Entitled to Liability Cap But Not Immunity, Says NJ Supreme Court
- Uber Sues New York City Over ‘Reckless’ Driver Protection Law
- Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Says Brand Being ‘Destroyed’ by Magnum
- As Pennsylvania Cracks Down on AI, Multiple Chatbots Continue to Pose as Doctors
- Man Sentenced Over False FEMA Claims for Lahaina, California Wildfires
- California Company Paying $3.3M to Resolve False Claims Allegations
- Man Accused of $37 Billion LA Fire Is Innocent, His Lawyer Says
- xAI Accused of Illegally Firing California Engineer Who Raised Safety Concerns
- Report: Rising CT Claims Driving Shifts in Comp Costs and Patterns in California
- Inszone Acquires Professional Insurance Strategies in Arizona
- Eli Lilly Wins Court Order in Fraud Allegations Against Florida, TN Pharmacy Groups
- Impeachment Sought on Federal Judge Over Sex in Chambers, Lying to Investigators
- People: Moore Takes Over as President of Independent Agents of Georgia
- Storage Shed Caused Nashville Parking Garage Fire, Travelers Says in $10M Subro Suit
- Palm Beach Agent Charged With Keeping $90,000 in Surety Bond Payments
- Dozens of Immigrant Workers Detained at Carolina Metal Castings Plant After Raid
- Tesla’s Robotaxi Falls Short With Long Waits and Stalled Rides
- Texas Governor Candidates Start Over Corpus Christi Water Woes
- Flesh-Eating Cattle Parasite Spreads Beyond Texas
- Texas Governor Recommends Sweeping Data Center Regulation
- Rio Grande Valley Farmers Are Bracing for Severe Drought
- Texas Governor Vows Sped Up Construction of Screwworm Fly Breeding Facility
- Nebraska Settles With Company Regarding Overpriced COVID Tests
- Union Bay Acquisition Acquires Michigan-Based Arlington Agency
- Michigan, Canada Plan Opening of Bridge Trump Threatened to Block
- Trucordia Acquires Illinois’ Hecht-Stout Insurance Agency
- NFP Acquires Kansas’ Signature Personal Insurance
- Company Ordered to Pay $500K Fine for Violating Asbestos Regulations in Michigan
National News
- People Moves: CRC Specialty Names Levy National ExecPro Leader; GEICO Names Foy CFO; Geller to Lead Wholesale Financial Lines at AXIS
- Supreme Court Shields Investment Funds From Shareholder Lawsuits
- WTW: US Commercial Rates Continue Moderation With 2.5% Increase in Q1
- Google and Meta Denied New Trial in Youth Social Media Addiction Case
- Viewpoint: Insurers Seek to Navigate Cost of Capital Hurdles to Better Fund Their Futures
- USDOT Rescinds ‘Disparate Impact’ Civil Rights Regulation
- Lockton Reports Organic Revenue Growth of 11% for Fiscal Year 2026
- Markets/Coverages: Berkshire’s GUARD Starts New Contractors GL, Inland Marine
- Ford to Recall More Than 548,000 US Vehicles Over Defective Center Console
East News
- Virginia Says Airbnb Lacks License to Offer Its Host Damage Protection Plan
- Motorists Sue NY County Over 1.6 Billion License Plate Scans
- Markets/Coverages: Distinguished Programs Expands Into Reinsurance Led by DiPaola
- Nonprofit Hospital Entitled to Liability Cap But Not Immunity, Says NJ Supreme Court
- Uber Sues New York City Over ‘Reckless’ Driver Protection Law
- Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Says Brand Being ‘Destroyed’ by Magnum
Midwest News
- Nebraska Settles With Company Regarding Overpriced COVID Tests
- Union Bay Acquisition Acquires Michigan-Based Arlington Agency
- Michigan, Canada Plan Opening of Bridge Trump Threatened to Block
- Trucordia Acquires Illinois’ Hecht-Stout Insurance Agency
- NFP Acquires Kansas’ Signature Personal Insurance
- Company Ordered to Pay $500K Fine for Violating Asbestos Regulations in Michigan
Acrisure filed a lawsuit accusing former employees of using intellectual property to peel away clients.
Texas / South Central News
- Tesla’s Robotaxi Falls Short With Long Waits and Stalled Rides
- Texas Governor Candidates Start Over Corpus Christi Water Woes
- Flesh-Eating Cattle Parasite Spreads Beyond Texas
- Texas Governor Recommends Sweeping Data Center Regulation
- Rio Grande Valley Farmers Are Bracing for Severe Drought
- Texas Governor Vows Sped Up Construction of Screwworm Fly Breeding Facility
Southeast News
- Eli Lilly Wins Court Order in Fraud Allegations Against Florida, TN Pharmacy Groups
- Impeachment Sought on Federal Judge Over Sex in Chambers, Lying to Investigators
- People: Moore Takes Over as President of Independent Agents of Georgia
- Storage Shed Caused Nashville Parking Garage Fire, Travelers Says in $10M Subro Suit
- Palm Beach Agent Charged With Keeping $90,000 in Surety Bond Payments
- Dozens of Immigrant Workers Detained at Carolina Metal Castings Plant After Raid
A survey from the Triple-I and Munich Re US shows overlapping exposures are shaping the risk landscape.
West News
- Man Sentenced Over False FEMA Claims for Lahaina, California Wildfires
- California Company Paying $3.3M to Resolve False Claims Allegations
- Man Accused of $37 Billion LA Fire Is Innocent, His Lawyer Says
- xAI Accused of Illegally Firing California Engineer Who Raised Safety Concerns
- Report: Rising CT Claims Driving Shifts in Comp Costs and Patterns in California
- Inszone Acquires Professional Insurance Strategies in Arizona
International & Reinsurance News
- Trump Insists Iran Deal Is Close After Scrapping New Strikes
- South Korea Fines Coupang Record $409 Million for Data Breach
- Novo Nordisk Flags Patient Data Breach From Some Clinical Trials in Cyberattack
- UK Venture Plans Europe’s Largest Plant for Capturing CO2 From Air
- People Moves: Willis Re Taps Ogilvie and Dart From Carpenter for Key Roles in London, Bermuda; Aon Promotes Dando as Chief Broking Officer for Global Broking Center
- China Evergrande’s Liquidation Prompts Some PwC Partners to Weigh Shielding Assets
- Trump Says US Will Hit Iran ‘Very Hard Tonight,’ Wants Control of Energy Infrastructure
- MFS Collapse Triggers Probe Into Failed UK Lender’s Auditors
- Markets/Coverages: Westfield Specialty Launches UK & Europe Liability Portfolio
- People Moves: Willis Re Names Former Guy Carpenter Exec Fletcher as CEO of Bermuda; Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions Announces Retirement of Thofern as CEO for Germany
Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns
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- Securing Favorable Terms on Unbundled Business Auto Coverage
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Insurance Top Gainers/Losers
| Company | Symbol | Close | 1 Day Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance Global Group, Inc. | EZRA | $3.66 | +5.17% |
| Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. | SKWD | $50.80 | +3.78% |
| Lemonade, Inc. | LMND | $57.18 | +2.36% |
| James River Group Holdings, Inc. | JRVR | $4.25 | +1.67% |
| Palomar Holdings, Inc. | PLMR | $115.15 | +1.60% |
| Company | Symbol | Close | 1 Day Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goosehead Insurance, Inc. | GSHD | $36.90 | -4.45% |
| TWFG, Inc. | TWFG | $21.19 | -3.02% |
| Erie Indemnity Company | ERIE | $226.01 | -2.57% |
| Mercury General Corporation | MCY | $99.14 | -2.21% |
| The Allstate Corporation | ALL | $219.57 | -1.69% |