North Carolina became the first US state to ban third-party litigation investments in civil lawsuits. The measure aims to limit outside funding arrangements that insurers say increase litigation costs ...

The Birmingham-based Unloq raised £900k to accelerate development of its AI decision intelligence platform. The startup helps businesses combine prediction, governed recommendations and human ...

Marine insurers are considering a new name for notices of cancellation, the standard documents used to end or revise war-risk insurance terms. The proposal emerged after conflict in the Persian Gulf ...

Honeycomb Insurance, a deep-tech property and casualty digital insurer specializing in tailored coverage for landlords and condominium associations, began writing policies in Nevada and Oregon, ...

The US P&C insurance industry recorded a $16.3 bn net underwriting gain in the first three months of 2026, up significantly from a $1 bn loss recorded in the prior-year period. A 3.9% increase in net ...

The insurance industry faces major claims for vessels damaged during the Iran war, according to Allianz SE. The company said in its annual safety and shipping review that it has already received ...

The world’s Richest People in 2026 (the number of billionaires in the world 3.030 individuals) represent almost $16 trln in wealth. The global billionaire population continued to grow in 2026, ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges residents to reassess flood exposure across the state during Flood Insurance Awareness Week, running Feb. 1–7, 2026, as rainfall patterns keep ...

J.C. Flowers & Co. has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Niyam Group and will also act as lead investor in Niyam Syndicate 2047, a newly established Lloyd’s syndicate tied to India’s ...

The US International Development Finance Corporation, or DFC, and Chubb said six more American insurers have joined the Maritime Reinsurance plan. The new partners are Travelers, Liberty Mutual, ...

The insurance industry, long perceived as traditional and often bogged down by complex paperwork and delayed claims, is on the cusp of a transformative revolution. This change is being driven by ...

Economic losses from natural catastrophes in the EU are rising due to increased economic exposure and the growing severity of climate-related disasters. Between 1981 and 2023, NatCat events caused ...