Mike Parrish, formerly the head of Marsh’s Florida zone, was sued for alleged poaching.
AM Best said U.S. home insurers are sticking to rate increases to keep profits going.
- The List Is Here! IJ’s Top 100 Independent Agencies
- Progressive Could Soon Breach Excess Profits in Florida Auto, Triggering Refunds
- Homeowners Insurers Still Boosting Rates; Top Carriers Ranked: AM Best
- Former Ironshore, Lexington CEO Kevin Kelley Dies
- Parrish Named CEO of Howden US, Is Sued by Former Employer Marsh
- Emirates Expands Electronics Restrictions With Power Bank Ban
- Double for Trouble: ID Theft Victim Awarded Both Treble and Punitive Damages
- Jacob’s Pillow Cancels Remainder of Season After Employee Dies in Work Accident
- Columbia University Hack Affected 870,000 People, Included Some Health Data
- Two Adults and Four Children Perish in Maryland House Fire
- Trenton Diocese Withdraws Lawsuit Against Insurers Over Sex Abuse Coverage
- 13 Charged in Pennsylvania With Selling Luxury Autos Stolen From Florida
- Fires, Storms and Blazing Heat Forecast for Western US
- Viewpoint: A Workers’ Comp Hard Market Is Coming to California
- California Invests $26M to Recruit More Women into Construction
- Second California Wildfire Prompts Evacuations, Threatens Thousands of Structures
- Porsches Destroyed by LA Wildfires Get New Life as Stained Glass Art
- People Moves: Crest Names Gibbs Commercial Lines Broker and Muehlebach General Counsel
- Insurers Can’t Ask Punitive Damages in Marine Cargo Contract Dispute
- Knife-Wielding Man Shot by Police in West Virginia Emergency Room
- Florida Farm Identified as Source of Raw Milk That Sickened 21 People
- Miss. Auditor Seizes Hundreds of Thousands from Cities to Pay for Overdue Audits
- Two South Carolina Women Charged With Fake Hit-and-Run Scam
- NC Residents Can Now Seek State Aid After Tropical Storm Chantal
- Louisiana to Pay $9M Settlement to Man Partially Paralyzed by State Trooper
- Toxic Shale Drilling Wastewater Threatens Top Oil Fields, Texas Agency Warns
- Tesla Secures Texas Rideshare Permit for Robotaxi Operation
- Why Experts Say States Need to Get in the Business of Floodplain Buyouts
- Louisiana Department of Insurance Launches Enhanced Mobile App
- Texas Embraces Second-Life EV Battery Innovation for Grid Stability
- Storms in Nebraska Kill 1, Displace Hundreds of Inmates
- Minnesota Cities Consider Government-Run Marijuana Shops
- Iowa AG Secures Pair of Environment Case Settlements
- Missouri DCI Fills Key Leadership Positions
- Illinois Hospital Sued for Religious and Disability Discrimination
- Michigan Governor Confronts Trump on Tariff Hit to Auto Industry
National News
- CSU, NOAA Maintain Forecasts for Above-Average Hurricane Season
- Insurtech Investment Hits $60B Milestone But Pales AI Figures
- Former Ironshore, Lexington CEO Kevin Kelley Dies
- Why Experts Say States Need to Get in the Business of Floodplain Buyouts
- Homeowners Insurers Still Boosting Rates; Top Carriers Ranked: AM Best
- Zurich Insurance Reports Record H1 Profit of $4.2B, Driven by Middle Market, Specialty
- Surplus Lines Sector Shows 13.2% Rise in Premium Mid-Year: WSIA Report
- 5 Evolving Trends Shaping Architects and Engineers Coverage
East News
- Double for Trouble: ID Theft Victim Awarded Both Treble and Punitive Damages
- Jacob’s Pillow Cancels Remainder of Season After Employee Dies in Work Accident
- Columbia University Hack Affected 870,000 People, Included Some Health Data
- Two Adults and Four Children Perish in Maryland House Fire
- Trenton Diocese Withdraws Lawsuit Against Insurers Over Sex Abuse Coverage
- 13 Charged in Pennsylvania With Selling Luxury Autos Stolen From Florida
Midwest News
- Storms in Nebraska Kill 1, Displace Hundreds of Inmates
- Minnesota Cities Consider Government-Run Marijuana Shops
- Iowa AG Secures Pair of Environment Case Settlements
- Missouri DCI Fills Key Leadership Positions
- Illinois Hospital Sued for Religious and Disability Discrimination
- Michigan Governor Confronts Trump on Tariff Hit to Auto Industry
Swiss Re said total 2025 insured losses could exceed $150 billion because activity is typically higher in the second half.
Texas / South Central News
- Louisiana to Pay $9M Settlement to Man Partially Paralyzed by State Trooper
- Toxic Shale Drilling Wastewater Threatens Top Oil Fields, Texas Agency Warns
- Tesla Secures Texas Rideshare Permit for Robotaxi Operation
- Why Experts Say States Need to Get in the Business of Floodplain Buyouts
- Louisiana Department of Insurance Launches Enhanced Mobile App
- Texas Embraces Second-Life EV Battery Innovation for Grid Stability
Southeast News
- Insurers Can’t Ask Punitive Damages in Marine Cargo Contract Dispute
- Knife-Wielding Man Shot by Police in West Virginia Emergency Room
- Florida Farm Identified as Source of Raw Milk That Sickened 21 People
- Miss. Auditor Seizes Hundreds of Thousands from Cities to Pay for Overdue Audits
- Two South Carolina Women Charged With Fake Hit-and-Run Scam
- NC Residents Can Now Seek State Aid After Tropical Storm Chantal
If true, state regulators may require pro-rated cash refunds or credits on renewal premiums.
West News
- Fires, Storms and Blazing Heat Forecast for Western US
- Viewpoint: A Workers’ Comp Hard Market Is Coming to California
- California Invests $26M to Recruit More Women into Construction
- Second California Wildfire Prompts Evacuations, Threatens Thousands of Structures
- Porsches Destroyed by LA Wildfires Get New Life as Stained Glass Art
- People Moves: Crest Names Gibbs Commercial Lines Broker and Muehlebach General Counsel
International & Reinsurance News
- Britain’s M&S Restores Click and Collect Services 15 Weeks After Systems Hacked
- African Lender Weighs Claiming Lloyd’s Payout on Zambia Debt
- Nigeria Insurance Stocks Gain Most in Almost 20 Years on New Law
- Jellyfish Shut French Nuclear Reactors as Heat Wave Builds
- Emirates Expands Electronics Restrictions With Power Bank Ban
- Markets/Coverages: Hiscox Launches Sexual Molestation Liability Cover
- People Moves: Lancashire Announces Senior Leadership Promotions, Including CEOs of Insurance Units; CFC Taps Ascot’s Keeler as Head of Digital Underwriting
Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns
- 3 Ways for Insurers to Spread Catastrophe Risk Literacy to Homeowners, Minimal Lift Required
- A Major Infrastructure Upgrade for Antarctica — Backed by Surety
- How SIU Is Saving Over 1,000 Hours a Year by Automating Their Inbox
- Why Submission Triage Is the Hidden Bottleneck in Your Underwriting Workflow
- The Real Cost of Manual Rating and Quoting in 2025
- Top 5 Challenges Facing P&C Insurance MGAs and How an AMS Can Help
Sponsored Newswire
- Arrowhead’s Mile High Markets celebrates 40 years serving the rental vehicle industry
- Reliable Transportation Association Launches Lloyd’s Backed Physical Damage Program for Commercial Auto
Quote of Note
"Stay home. ... Just stay home. That will help you and help us. Do not try to drive through this high water."
More Quotes Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
Insurance Top Gainers/Losers
| Company | Symbol | Close | 1 Day Chg |
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| Hagerty, Inc. | HGTY | $10.65 | +14.03% |
| Tiptree Inc. | TIPT | $21.68 | +4.38% |
| Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. | HRTG | $21.45 | +3.82% |
| Lemonade, Inc. | LMND | $48.98 | +3.64% |
| Enact Holdings, Inc. | ACT | $37.12 | +3.37% |
| Company | Symbol | Close | 1 Day Chg |
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| Kingstone Companies, Inc. | KINS | $15.07 | -6.98% |
| TWFG, Inc. | TWFG | $25.83 | -5.00% |
| American Coastal Insurance Corporation | ACIC | $10.24 | -4.39% |
| Hippo Holdings Inc. | HIPO | $28.83 | -3.38% |
| Ategrity Specialty Insurance Company Holdings | ASIC | $19.09 | -3.10% |