DUAL North America taps Ed Ashby as CEO to accelerate US expansion
“With strong specialty underwriting expertise, under the leadership of Connie Germano, Jon Knouse, Andy Swindall and Brendan Keating, we have…
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North Carolina sees uptick in captive insurance licenses
The state’s domiciled entities now comprise 188 pure captive insurers, 48 protected cell captives, nine risk retention groups, and 18…
US Appeals Court upholds pollution exclusions despite regulatory permits
A lower court had previously ruled in favor of the policyholders, determining that the pollution exclusion did not apply because…
Economic uncertainty widens protection gap for mid-sized businesses
Sitting between small enterprises and large corporates, mid-sized firms occupy a “sweet spot” of vulnerability, according to Kristina Talkowski (pictured),…
Munich Re warns: Small firms underinsured
SMEs are particularly vulnerable, the report notes. Compared with larger firms, smaller companies often have limited resources for preventive measures,…
Children’s author Kouri Richins killed husband for insurance, jury finds
A Utah jury on Monday convicted real estate agent Kouri Richins, 35, of aggravated murder after prosecutors said she poisoned…
Florida’s Citizens reset could drive surge in private-market submissions
The shift, tied to proposed reforms in Florida, could significantly reshape how commercial property risks are placed in the state.…
Be part of the first-ever MGA–carrier rankings
If you’ve worked with carriers over the last 12–24 months, your real‑world experience is exactly what this first edition needs.…
Inland cargo boom: Is nearshoring rewriting the risk map for marine insurers?
According to Mike Nukk (pictured), head of marine at global specialty MGA Rokstone, the combination of tariffs, geopolitical volatility, and…
Florida’s Citizens reset could drive surge in private-market submissions
The shift, tied to proposed reforms in Florida, could significantly reshape how commercial property risks are placed in the state.…
Insurance moves: SWBC Life, CopperPoint, Old Republic and Trustmark
Woods brings more than 18 years of insurance experience across product, underwriting, risk management, analytics, and technology‑driven solutions. At Travelers,…
Southern California Edison sues Starr over alleged additional insured defense failure
The dispute traces back to December 1, 2023, when Rokstad Power Inc., a contractor working for SCE under a Master…