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U.S. Judges Reveal Panic Buttons, Private Security in Reports About Threats
Federal judges have varied their commutes, hired private security and fortified their homes, including with panic buttons, amid a barrage of threats and harassment in recent months that has left many ...
The Latest Launches from ZestyAI, Verisk
DUAL North America, Kingstone Companies and Windward Risk Managers have launched new California homeowners programs with ZestyAI partnerships. The three companies are using ZestyAI's wildfire risk ...
First Half U.S. P/C Industry Underwriting Gain Jumps to $31.7B
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry posted a much higher net underwriting gain of $31.7 billion for the first half of 2026, up from $11.6 billion the prior year. According to a report from ...
Guy Carpenter Rebranded as Marsh Re
Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance arm of Marsh, has been rebranded Marsh Re -- retiring a name that has been in the insurance and reinsurance market for more than 100 years. "A new name for an expanded ...
Root Cites Legal Reforms for 15% Florida Auto Insurance Rate Reduction
Florida insurance reforms are being cited for a reduction in rates to drivers in the state as litigation costs decline, according to Root Insurance. Last week, the tech-driven car insurer announced ...
UN Reports Supersized’ El Niño May Become Strongest Ever Recorded
The El Niño weather phenomenon is set to intensify further into 2027 and could be the strongest ever, raising risks of extreme weather into next year, the World Meteorological Organization said on ...
California Lawmakers’ Skip Vote on Wildfire Victims’ Compensation Bill
The California Assembly opted not to vote Tuesday on legislation meant to help wildfire victims, deciding at the last minute to push back a decision on a bill that some Democrats, including Gov. ...
AIG Executive Chair and Former CEO Zaffino Set to Exit for Palantir
AIG said early Wednesday that its former chief executive officer and current executive chair Peter Zaffino will be leaving the board effective Sept. 15 to join Palantir Technologies Inc. as global ...