An appeals court has reversed an $8.2 million defamation verdict awarded to Alabama politician Roy Moore, who sued a super PAC over a 2017 political ad detailing misconduct accusations against him. The panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of …
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The war in Iran is fueling a resurgence in maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia, according to a European Union naval force patrolling the region. There have been at least three confirmed hijackings in the past week alone, with …
Iran War Fuels Piracy Surge Off Somalia Coast, EU Agency Says Read More »
Japan and Korea insurers have shown unprecedented demand for M&As and strategic investments overseas in the past few years, targeting opportunities in both developed and emerging markets. While insurers from these two Asian economies have nuanced appetites and different capital …
Viewpoint: Japan and Korea Insurers to Accelerate M&As in the US and Globally Read More »
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision last month to let the British military board ships of Russia’s so‑called “shadow fleet” has had no clear impact on the number passing through UK waters, a Reuters analysis shows. In the month after Starmer’s …
Russia Shadow Fleet Undeterred by Starmer’s Threat as Ships Keep Crossing UK Waters Read More »
Aon executive Lynn Jekkals honored for her industry, philanthropic contributions CHICAGO—April 27, 2026—The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, held its Midwest Division Gala on April 23 in Chicago in …
IICF Midwest Gala Marks 15th Anniversary, Celebrates $640,000 Granted to 55 Nonprofits Read More »
Abilene builder Gene Lantrip is on the front lines of Texas’ population boom, but a new force is making it harder to finish construction on homes. Data centers are poaching the electricians he needs to install light switches and wiring …
Data Center Boom Strains Texas Homebuilders’ Need for Electricians Read More »
Ascendri Insurance Services, a new managing general agency, has launched to address high-value risks in catastrophe-exposed markets. Starting in California, Ascendri will provide excess & surplus homeowners coverage for homes with insured values up to $10 million, targeting a segment …
New MGA Ascendri Aims For High-Value Homes in Catastrophe-Exposed Areas Read More »
Fast-moving storms pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain Monday, flooding streets, stranding commuters and downing many trees, including one in western Michigan that landed on a man and killed him. More than 56 million …
Fast-Moving storms Batter the Midwest With Hail, Heavy Rain Read More »
New research studies from the American Medical Association (AMA) reveal many physicians face a significant risk of being sued during their careers. The ever-present risk of lawsuits—even when no error occurred—and high medical liability insurance premiums have contributed to a …
AMA Says Research on Medical Liability Claims Shows ‘Broken’ System Read More »
A bipartisan effort is underway in the Senate with the introduction of a bill to extended the federal terrorism risk insurance program for seven years. A federal backstop for terrorism risk was first initiated late in 2002 by the Terrorism …
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