Indiana Establishes Framework for Digital Asset and Blackchain
On March 3, 2026, Indiana enacted House Enrolled Act 1042, establishing a statutory framework governing digital assets and related blockchain…
Day: March 19, 2026
Progressive grows auto book in February but underwriting margin slips
For now, Progressive’s ability to grow policies in force at double‑digit rates while holding its combined ratio in the mid‑80s…
CCPA Requires Ford to Pay Fine and Update Privacy Practices
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued a decision requiring Ford Motor Company to pay a fine of $375,703 and…
Middle East conflict’s cyber spillover tests limits of war wording and sanctions: Kennedys
Targets and tactics: beyond the immediate conflict zone The most exposed sectors map closely to classes that already attract heavy…
JP Duffy, Michael Hartmere Discuss Claimant’s Approach to Arbitra
Mass arbitration is reshaping how large-scale disputes are brought and resolved, particularly as class action waivers push claims into individual…
Insurance M&A surge prompts Big “I” to release E&O risk guide
Rising activity bringing greater scrutiny to E&O risk The handbook reflects a growing volume of E&O claims linked to M&A…
SEC and CFTC Interpret Federal Securities Crypto Laws
On March 17, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued joint guidance, providing…
PRT market jumps 132% in Q4 on record annuity transactions
For the full year, buy-out sales totaled $31.3 billion, down 35% compared with 2024, with 683 contracts completed. Meanwhile, buy-in…
Rivian and Uber Strike $1.25 Billion Deal for Up to 50,000 R2 SUV Robotaxis
(Images: Rivian) Tesla isn’t the only OEM getting into the robotaxi game — Rivian is as well. “Autonomous” and “robotaxis”…
Germany’s High Court Tightens FRAND Duties for Implementers
The German Federal Court of Justice (FCJ) established requirements for a fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory (FRAND) defense against injunction claims…
Marsh Risk launches new facility to ease US casualty capacity constraints
BX1 brings together capacity from multiple Bermuda insurers – Ascot, Markel, Ark, and Sompo – under a single contract issued…
The Subaru WRX Is Going Away in Japan, But What About the U.S.?
(Images: Subaru) The iconic Japanese-built Subaru WRX is not long for this world…at least in the home market. A little…