Chubb picked to lead US insurance backstop for Hormuz shipping
The insurer will act as lead underwriter for a DFC reinsurance scheme backing as much as $20 billion in war-related…
Year: 2026
USPTO Expands Design Patent Options for GUIs and Virtual Interfac
On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) released new guidance[1] (the “Guidance”) that updates prior USPTO practice…
Retailers Casualty returns $1 million to workers’ comp policyholders
There’s still an eligibility criteria that must be met and future distributions remain at the board’s discretion Source link
Supreme Court Win, Complex Recovery Path
What Happened On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, affirming an August 2025 decision…
Geopolitical volatility puts ‘cancel for any reason’ product in the underwriting spotlight
Rising CFAR sales signal a shift in traveler priorities and create new challenges for insurers Source link
IEEPA Refund Progress and Sweeping New Section 301 Probes
IEEPA Tariff Refund Update On March 12, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Executive Director of Trade Programs Brandon…
US commercial rate hikes ease to 2.9% in Q4 – WTW
“Commercial insurance pricing continued to moderate in the fourth quarter, reflecting a more stable market,” said Yi Jing, senior director,…
Everything We Know About the Electric X4 Successor
Article Summary The iX4 (NA7) is BMW’s electric-only X4 successor, built on the Neue Klasse platform with the same battery,…
Minnesota Outlines CUU Criteria Ahead of 2032 PFAS Ban
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) held a webinar on February 26, 2026, on its currently unavoidable use (CUU) rule…
Thrivent to hire 600 new advisors in 2026
“Thrivent has more than 2.5 times the industry retention rate because we provide financial advisers with unrivaled support, the right…
SEC Explores Retail Access to Private Markets at 2026 Roundtable
Expanding retail access to private markets and alternative investments is top of mind for the current administration and Congress. To…
‘Man on a Mission’: Life industry pays tribute to Marvin Feldman
“Marv was a great man and a staunch supporter of NAIFA, the profession, and the entire life insurance industry,” NAIFA…