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
- WR Berkley Founder and Executive Chairman Dies at 80
- Impeachment Sought on Federal Judge Over Sex in Chambers, Lying to Investigators
- Eli Lilly Wins Court Order in Fraud Allegations Against Florida, TN Pharmacy Groups
- USDOT Rescinds ‘Disparate Impact’ Civil Rights Regulation
- 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
- Connecticut Drivers to Lose License for Repeatedly Failing to Stop for School Bus
- Massachusetts Cites Worsening Drought Conditions as Summer Arrives
- 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
- Trial Begins for Man Accused of Sparking Deadly Palisades Fire
- PG&E Could Cut Power in 8 California Counties Due to Winds, Fire Danger
- 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
- WTW: US Commercial Rates Continue Moderation With 2.5% Increase in Q1
- Google and Meta Denied New Trial in Youth Social Media Addiction Case
- USDOT Rescinds ‘Disparate Impact’ Civil Rights Regulation
- Lockton Reports Organic Revenue Growth of 11% for Fiscal Year 2026
- US Derivatives Regulator Maps Out Rules for Soaring Prediction Market Industry
- People Moves: Andersen to Lead Nationwide Agribusiness Distribution; Ascot Names Eppers Group Chief Investment Officer; Baron Joins Zurich as US Head of Energy
- 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
- 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
- Connecticut Drivers to Lose License for Repeatedly Failing to Stop for School Bus
- Massachusetts Cites Worsening Drought Conditions as Summer Arrives
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 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
- Trial Begins for Man Accused of Sparking Deadly Palisades Fire
- PG&E Could Cut Power in 8 California Counties Due to Winds, Fire Danger
International & Reinsurance News
- 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
- Viewpoint: Insurers Seek to Navigate Cost of Capital Hurdles to Better Fund Their Futures
- Indian-Crewed Tanker Hit off Oman in Suspected Third US Strike This Week
- 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
- How FirstMark Insurance Group Evolved from Chasing Renewals to Anticipating Them
- How employee assistance programs drive better workers’ comp outcomes
- Mind the Gap: D&O Runoff in M&A Transactions
- Renewals Don’t Have to Be a Fire Drill
- Cut Manual Work: Insurance Operations Automation with EZLynx
- Securing Favorable Terms on Unbundled Business Auto Coverage
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Insurance Top Gainers/Losers
| Company | Symbol | Close | 1 Day Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goosehead Insurance, Inc. | GSHD | $38.62 | +7.52% |
| Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. | NP | $26.95 | +7.16% |
| TWFG, Inc. | TWFG | $21.85 | +5.81% |
| Trupanion, Inc. | TRUP | $23.38 | +5.46% |
| James River Group Holdings, Inc. | JRVR | $4.18 | +5.29% |
| Company | Symbol | Close | 1 Day Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reliance Global Group, Inc. | EZRA | $3.48 | -4.13% |
| Global Indemnity Group, LLC | GBLI | $25.76 | -0.94% |
| Kingsway Corporation | KWY | $10.23 | -0.49% |
| ProAssurance Corporation | PRA | $24.72 | +0.08% |
| Root, Inc. | ROOT | $53.96 | +0.20% |