Political risk shifts from war zones to ‘contested systems’, Willis warns
Attacks on infrastructure, including cutting undersea cables, damaging pipelines, disrupting power stations or arson in warehouses, remain the top concern…
Year: 2026
Employer Cannot Enforce Arbitration Agreement in California
On May 5, 2026, the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, affirmed the denial of an employer’s motion to…
US auto insurance shopping cools from ‘hot’ to ‘warm’ in Q1 2026: report
“As auto insurance shopping growth begins to level off loyalty can be what separates temporary wins from sustainable growth. Insurers…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Decision on Stormwater Manageme
On April 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a significant decision affecting how municipalities fund stormwater management programs. In Borough…
Mercury Insurance invests in wildfire mitigation firm BurnBot
Robotic fuels treatment aimed at high-risk communities BurnBot develops and operates robotic, data-driven systems to carry out hazardous fuels reduction…
Nine Energy Service Filed for Bankruptcy, and It Won’t Be the Las
What Oilfield Services Companies Need to Know About Texas Mineral Liens Before a Customer Gets Into Trouble Nine Energy Service…
M&A wrap: Trucordia buys Richardson Insurance; Inszone acquires Smith & Company
“Smith & Company Insurance brings a remarkable legacy and highly specialized industry knowledge to our team,” said Chris Walters, CEO…
NNI Provides Program Budget for FY 24 & 25, Request for FY 26
On April 9, 2026, the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) published its supplement to the President’s 2026 budget request. The report…
Zurich tops European peers with 8% P&C growth, 265% capital ratio in Q1
In life, protection premiums climbed 9% across EMEA, Latin America and Asia Pacific, more than offsetting easing savings sales in…
CMS Increases Oversight of State Medicaid Programs
Key Takeaways CMS and congressional leaders are increasing oversight of state Medicaid programs through off-cycle revalidation demands, fraud investigations and…
Allianz storms into 2026 as P&C arm powers blockbuster quarter
The bigger story may be how quickly Bäte’s medium-term ambitions are coming into view. At Allianz’s Capital Markets Day in…
Florida Enacts SB1134 Prohibiting Municipalities From Funding DEI
Quick Hit: Florida has enacted a sweeping new law (CS/CS/SB 1134) that prohibits counties and municipalities from funding, promoting, or…