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People Moves: OneShield Appoints Brown as Chief Insurance Officer
Insurance technology company OneShield, headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, appointed Terry Brown as chief insurance officer. In this newly created role, Brown will shape the company’s AI-native capabilities and bring them to market. Brown brings decades of insurance experience across the …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 10:00 AM |
Cyber Rates Are Down, Risks Are Up but Small Businesses Slow to Adopt
The commercial cyber insurance market is strong and growing, but small to midsize businesses may be falling behind as cybercriminals ramp up AI efforts. “Cyber threats are evolving faster than many businesses can adapt, creating significant financial and operational challenges,” …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 5:23 AM |
Broad AI Exclusions in Insurance Policies Could Create Uncertainty, Marsh CEO Says
A broad-based AI exclusion in insurance policies could create “real confusion and uncertainty,” Marsh CEO John Doyle said, calling for a more nuanced approach to assessing risks as the technology becomes increasingly embedded in business operations. Analysts and experts say …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 5:08 AM |
Viewpoint: Model Independence Is the AI Strategy Insurers Can’t Afford to Ignore
Right now, many enterprises are approaching AI adoption like a vendor selection exercise. Which model should we partner with? Which platform is smartest? Which large language model (LLM) has the features and are at a price point we’re looking for? …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 5:07 AM |
CCC Intelligent Solutions Agrees to $6.1B Take-Private Deal with GTCR, Elliott
CCC Intelligent Solutions said on Thursday it agreed to be acquired by a consortium of private investment firms led by GTCR and including Elliott Investment Management in a $6.1 billion take-private deal. Shareholders of the Chicago-based company will receive $7.75 …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 5:05 AM |
All in the Family: Husband, Wife and Daughter Indicted for Insurance Fraud and Bribery
Three members of a New Jersey family have been charged for their alleged roles in a homeowners’ insurance fraud scheme involving an Assurance Insurance Co. claims examiner that generated more than $100,000 in fraudulent payments. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport reported …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 5:00 AM |
Anthropic Stands Alone as Rest of IPO Market Slows to a Crawl
A cocktail of risks is threatening to stall the US IPO pipeline, leaving Anthropic PBC’s potential blockbuster debut as one of the few offerings that investors can count on. Several deals have already come unglued, with smart-ring maker Oura Inc. …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 5:00 AM |
Lemonade Launches Renters Insurance in Hawaii
Lemonade is offering renters insurance in Hawaii. The company’s renters policies are available through its app, where customers can get quotes, purchase and update policies and file claims. Lemonade said about 40% of renters claims are handled instantly. The company …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 5:00 AM |
Adjuster Created Law Firm and Fake Claim to Defraud Insurer of $1M, Officials Charge
A former claims adjuster has been charged with defrauding the Pennsylvania insurer he worked for by taking payment of nearly $1 million for an accident claim under the guise that he was with a law firm representing the claimant. Pennsylvania …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 5:00 AM |
NYC Comptroller Levine Urges Anthropic to Pause US IPO
Anthropic should delay its US IPO until it addresses concerns about safety, governance and the pace of development, urged New York City Comptroller Mark Levine in a letter to the AI lab’s CEO Dario Amodei. AI systems have advanced rapidly …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 5:00 AM |
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