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100 Years After Miami Hurricane, Similar Storm Would Top $200B in Losses—Swiss Re
The Atlantic has been pretty quiet so far this season, but one system east of Bermuda could soon develop into a tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday. If the storm were to develop into a Category 5 hurricane …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 4:50 PM |
Senate Committee Sends TRIA Reauthorization to the Floor
Federal legislation to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act will head to the full Senate after unanimously getting a nod from the Senate Banking Committee. The committee on Sept. 17 voted 24-0 to advance S. 4395, the Terrorism Risk Insurance …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 4:33 PM |
ExxonMobil Wins Approval for Texas Carbon Capture in 2-to-1 Vote
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. won approval for its Rose carbon-capture project in Texas, allowing the company to move ahead with the emission-reducing development that could be among the biggest of its kind. The Railroad Commission of Texas, the state’s primary oil …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 4:15 PM |
Zillow Loses Antitrust Battle Over Chicago Area Listing Feed
Zillow Group Inc. lost its bid to force Illinois’ largest provider of real estate listings to provide access to its data about homes for sale. US District Judge John Tharp Jr. in Chicago dissolved a previous order that required Midwest …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 4:02 PM |
People Moves: Alliant Adds Bryant to Employee Benefits Group in Texas
Alliant Insurance Services has hired Jennifer Bryant as senior vice president within its employee benefits group, based in Dallas, Texas. Bryant will work with employers to develop strategic health and welfare solutions while building long-term relationships and connecting clients with …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 3:56 PM |
EPIC Acquires Michigan’s Korotkin Insurance Group
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has acquired Korotkin Insurance Group, a fifth-generation independent brokerage with over a century of operational history in Michigan. KIG brings a strong regional presence and specialized expertise across multiple industries and client segments to EPIC’s …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 3:53 PM |
Morgan & Morgan Plans to Spend $1B on AI Platform in Coming Years
Morgan & Morgan, which has called itself the largest U.S. injury law firm with offices in all states, plans to spend $1 billion on artificial intelligence and other legal technology over the next decade. The firm already has spent $300 …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 3:39 PM |
Markets/Coverages: Beazley Confirms Affirmative AI Cyber; CFC Strengthens FI Suite With Upgrades, Affirmative AI Cover
Beazley Confirms Affirmative AI Cyber Cover Beazley on Sept. 17 confirmed affirmative artificial intelligence cover in its cyber and tech E&O policies. As businesses adopt AI and cyber criminals increasingly use it to magnify the scale and speed of their …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 3:01 PM |
AIG’s Hancock to Retire as Head of General Insurance
Jon Hancock, CEO of General Insurance at American International Group (AIG), will retire at the end of the year. The announcement is the newest change for AIG’s C-suite, which experienced several shake-ups including the one leading to Hancock’s latest role …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 12:52 PM |
DOJ Wants States to Post Bond Over Paramount Deal Challenge
The US Justice Department is urging a federal judge to order the states and trade union challenging Paramount Skydance Corp.’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. to post a bond to cover any potential late fees that result …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 12:20 PM |
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