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People Moves: Rousseau Named Head of International at Marsh Re; Lockton Hires Tatola as Head of Specialties, Canada
Marsh announced Laurent Rousseau as head of international, Marsh Re, effective immediately. Rousseau is based in London and will continue to report to Dean Klisura, president and CEO, Marsh Re. In this newly expanded role, Rousseau will lead Marsh Re’s …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 12:16 PM |
OpenAI Commits $1 Billion to Cyberdefense Effort Amid Safety Scrutiny
OpenAI said on Sept. 3 it would commit $1 billion in subsidized access to its AI cybersecurity tools, training and technical support for organizations that protect critical services, as concerns grow over increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled cyberattacks. OpenAI has faced increased …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 11:50 AM |
People Moves: Ciak Joins Guy Carpenter’s Healthcare Team From BMS Group; CRC Specialty Makes Hires Across Underwriting and Brokerage Teams
Ciak Joins Guy Carpenter’s Healthcare Team from BMS Group Jessica Ciak joined the healthcare segment Guy Carpenter as the firm’s as a senior vice president, focusing on the U.S. medical professional liability sector. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ciak reports to …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 6:05 AM |
King Risk Partners Acquires New Jersey’s Conover Beyer Associates
King Risk Partners announced the acquisition of Conover Beyer Associates Insurance, an independent insurance agency based in Manasquan, New Jersey. Founded in 1882, Conover Beyer Associates is a family and veteran-owned agency offering business and personal insurance, employee benefits, commercial …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 5:00 AM |
Viewpoint: Global Reinsurance Pricing to Remain Under Pressure Through 2027
S&P Global Ratings maintains a stable view of the global reinsurance sector. Reinsurers entered the 2026 hurricane season from a position of strength, supported by record-high capital adequacy and strong year-to-date operating performance. Even so, near-term headwinds are emerging. Abundant …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 5:00 AM |
SAIF in Oregon Declares $50 Million Dividend
SAIF is distributing a $50 million dividend to its policyholders. The board of the Oregon not-for-profit workers’ compensation provider declared the dividend, making it the 17th straight dividend distributed to policyholders. The dividend reflects SAIF’s continued financial strength and it …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 5:00 AM |
Efforts Underway to Salvage Maine and Boston Schooners That Sank in NYC Canal
For more than a century, the Pilot and the Victory Chimes — two historic schooners with towering sails — have between them served the country in wartime, hosted the likes of Jacques Cousteau and graced the Maine state quarter. But …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 5:00 AM |
New Jersey Takes Fight Over Kalshi’s Prediction Market to US Supreme Court
New Jersey authorities on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve whether states have the power to police sports betting that occurs on prediction markets operated by Kalshi and competing platforms. The state asked the Supreme Court to overturn …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 5:00 AM |
EU Tweaks Antitrust Rulebook to Help Boost Bloc’s ‘Resilience’
The European Commission unveiled plans to give firms enjoying market dominance more leeway if they help boost the bloc’s “resilience,” as supply chains come under increased pressure from overseas threats. As part of a review of guidelines on the application …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 4:45 AM |
France Declares Fifth Heat Wave After Hottest Summer Ever
France is bracing for its fifth heat wave this year after the hottest summer in its history ravaged forests, hurt the tourism season and destroyed crops in Europe’s top agriculture producer. The new heat wave is due to start on …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 4:07 AM |
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SAIF in Oregon Declares $50 Million Dividend
SAIF is distributing a $50 million dividend to its policyholders. The board of the Oregon not-for-profit workers’ compensation provider declared the dividend, making it the 17th straight dividend distributed to policyholders. The dividend reflects SAIF’s continued financial strength and it …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 04, 2026 5:00 AM |
Judge Bars EPA Effort to Send California Vehicle Emissions Rules to Congress
A judge in Washington on Wednesday blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from sending landmark California vehicle emissions rules for a potential repeal to the Republican-controlled Congress. The four waivers sent by the EPA to Congress for review granted California …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 03, 2026 1:37 PM |
Insurance Again Dominates Number of Complaints to Oregon Consumer Advocates
Insurance continued to be the biggest generator of complaints to the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, according to the division, which reported it recovered $3.88 million through the first six months of 2026. Insurance produced the majority of complaints filed …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 03, 2026 5:00 AM |
PG&E to Defer $2 Billion of Work After California Shelved Fire Bill
PG&E Corp. plans to defer about $2 billion of investments next year as part of a strategic review of its businesses, a move that comes after it said a proposed revamp of California’s wildfire response didn’t do enough to protect …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 02, 2026 1:46 PM |
California Lawmakers Adjourn Without Voting on Wildfire Bill
The California Assembly adjourned without passing a revamp of the state’s wildfire response, sending up shares in two key power utilities, PG&E Corp. and Edison International. The deal fell apart Tuesday as lawmakers prepared to leave the state capitol. Major …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 02, 2026 5:00 AM |
Report: Medical Service Costs in California Comp Rising With Payments, Utilization
Medical service costs in California workers’ compensation rose 5% last year on the back of growth in both average payments and utilization, a new report shows. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released its Medical Service Cost Trends …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 02, 2026 5:00 AM |
Crest Acquiring Tegeler & Associates in Wyoming
Crest Insurance Group is acquiring Tegeler & Associates in Pinedale, Wyoming. Tegeler & Associates was founded in 1943 and acquired by the Tegeler family in the 1970s. The agency has 14 locations throughout Wyoming and provides insurance services for individuals, …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 01, 2026 5:00 AM |
State Farm Sued by LA County for Delays, Denials to Fire Victims
Los Angeles County sued State Farm, California’s largest home insurer, for alleged delays, denials and underpayments of property damage claims filed by victims of the massive January 2025 wildfires. Monday’s lawsuit, following a county investigation, alleges State Farm withheld money …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 01, 2026 5:00 AM |
California Lawmakers File Wildfire Plan, Without Newsom Asks
California legislators introduced a bill Saturday that would update the state’s wildfire response without shifting liability away from publicly traded utilities. The move comes after extended negotiations with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration, which had been advocating for measures that would …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 01, 2026 5:00 AM |
Wildfire Risks in California and Oregon Worsened by Strong Winds
Northern California and southern Oregon are under red flag fire warnings, as the threat posed by tinderbox conditions is compounded by strong winds. National Weather Service warnings are in place from noon to 8 p.m. local time, while the U.S. …
POSTED AUGUST 31, 2026 1:44 PM |
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