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People Moves: Acrisure Appoints Radelet Chief Corporate Affairs Officer; Carbon Hires Bright to Lead US Underwriting
Acrisure, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, appointed Aaron Radelet as chief corporate affairs officer. In this newly created role, Radelet oversees the company’s corporate brand and reputation strategy globally, including communications, public affairs, corporate citizenship and events. He will serve …
POSTED NOVEMBER 06, 2025 8:14 AM |
Here’s How Much Hurricane Melissa Was Worsened by Climate Change
Hurricane Melissa became the most powerful storm on record to strike Jamaica in part because of water made hotter and air made wetter by global warming, a new analysis has found. The storm was also one of the strongest to …
POSTED NOVEMBER 06, 2025 7:31 AM |
Deaths and Illnesses Reported in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Recalled Pasta Meals
Two new deaths and seven more illnesses have been reported in an expanding outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to recalled pasta meals sold at grocery stores including Walmart and Trader Joe’s in many states. In total, at least six …
POSTED NOVEMBER 06, 2025 6:10 AM |
MMA Sues Former Specialty Marine Head Over Move to Howden US
Marsh McLennan Agency is going after a single employee, who came over in the acquisition of McGriff Insurance Services, for leaving for Howden US—taking 17 coworkers and over 30 clients representing $4 million in annual revenue. According to a lawsuit …
POSTED NOVEMBER 06, 2025 6:05 AM |
Tech University Students Think Tiny Drones Inspired by Bats Could Save Lives
Don’t be fooled by the fog machine, spooky lights and fake bats: the robotics lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute lab isn’t hosting a late Halloween party. Instead, it’s a testing ground for tiny drones that can be deployed in search …
POSTED NOVEMBER 06, 2025 6:00 AM |
Anchored in Maritime Roots, the Cayman Islands Set Sail for Reinsurance Opportunities
The Cayman Islands have a story familiar to many in insurance—entering the industry unexpectedly from somewhere else. In fact, the islands went from sustaining the economy as an exporter of thatch rope to becoming a thriving reinsurance hub in just …
POSTED NOVEMBER 06, 2025 5:22 AM |
People Moves: AXA XL Promotes Lahrmann to Head of International Property; Fidelis Insurance Group Taps IQUW’s Waddell-Dudley as UK CUO
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL and Fidelis Insurance Group. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Promotes Lahrmann to Head of International Property AXA XL announced the promotion of Sabrina Lahrmann …
POSTED NOVEMBER 05, 2025 4:20 PM |
Lemonade Books Q3 Net Loss of $37.5 Million
Insurtech Lemonade reported a third quarter 2025 net loss of about $37.5 million compared with a loss of $67.7 million a year ago during the same time. Revenue and gross profit increased 42% and 113%, respectively, versus Q3 2024. However, …
POSTED NOVEMBER 05, 2025 3:51 PM |
Manufacturer WNA Earns TDI Lone Star Safety Award
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has recognized WNA, part of The Novolex organization with the Lone Star Safety Award for demonstrating outstanding dedication to workplace safety and health. This facility’s 123 employees manufacture plastic stadium …
POSTED NOVEMBER 05, 2025 3:31 PM |
Two Men Charged with Terrorism Plot at LGBTQ+ Bars in Detroit Suburb
Two 20-year-old men who had acquired high-powered weapons and practiced at gun ranges were scouting LGBTQ+ bars in suburban Detroit in September for a possible Halloween attack, authorities said Monday in filing terrorism-related charges. Mohmed Ali, Majed Mahmoud and co-conspirators …
POSTED NOVEMBER 05, 2025 3:18 PM |
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