Actress Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly assaulting two Delta flight attendants on a Los Angeles to New York flight. The FBI is investigating the incident
Kenny Habul relaunches Peter Brock’s HDT brand with plans for new Holden Commodores, performance upgrades, restorations and a Bathurst manufacturing facility
State Farm is distributing $5 bn to eligible auto insurance customers, averaging $100 per vehicle. Find out who qualifies and how dividend payments work
Colorado ACA health insurance premiums will rise 10% in 2027, with larger increases in Western Slope counties despite state subsidies and rate regulation
H&M investigates potential cyberattack claims linked to ShinyHunters following an ASOS data breach, raising concerns over retail cybersecurity and insurance risks
Jet2 cancels flights and holidays to La Palma from Manchester and London Stansted. Services end October 30, with affected passengers offered refunds or rebooking
Hurricane Isaias threatens billions in insured losses as Florida insurers face new claims, wind and flood coverage disputes, and higher catastrophe exposure
Baldwin Group’s $7.7 bn acquisition by a Michael Dell-backed consortium faces shareholder investigations over its $32.50 share price and board obligations
NAIC details stronger capital rules, private credit reporting, reinsurance oversight and investment risk controls in its response to Senator Elizabeth Warren
California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim and Ben Allen propose competing plans for wildfire insurance, rate regulation, FAIR Plan reform and consumer protection
Social Security’s 2027 COLA is expected at 3.5%-3.6%, with the official increase due October 14. See payment dates and how claiming age affects benefits
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance introduces venture capital liability insurance in Australia, covering fund managers, directors, officers and professional risks
Berkshire Hathaway’s Q2 2026 insurance underwriting earnings fell 14% to $2.18 bn as Geico profits declined 45.4% amid rising auto claims costs
Hurricane Isaias’ remnants threaten North Carolina with flash flooding, heavy rain and tornadoes after the storm caused four deaths in Florida and Alabama
American Transit dismissed fraud claims against Dr. Emmanuel Hostin, agreed to pay his invoices and apologized amid a wider $459 mn New York insurance case
A Siberian tiger named Altai fatally attacked a man at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on October 10. Police are investigating, and the tiger will not be euthanised
Tropical Storm Rachel hurricane brings flash floods, damaging surf and strong winds to Southern California, forcing Long Beach evacuations and threatening San Diego
CatIQ estimates CAD 563 mn ($395 mn) in insured losses from severe storms across southern Ontario, bringing large hail, tornadoes, damaging winds and flooding
CatIQ estimates CAD 313 mn ($219 mn) in insured losses from the Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, which burned over 10,000 hectares and forced mass evacuations
Aviva launches Aviva Specialty in the US, with commercial property underwriting starting in Q4 2026 and plans to expand into cyber and specialty casualty
GAO finds 86% of high-risk US properties lack NFIP flood insurance and recommends broader risk mapping, higher coverage limits and mortgage reforms
A KFF poll finds rising US support for universal health insurance, although backing declines when voters consider the loss of private coverage
About 71% of Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan members are enrolled in contracts receiving at least four stars for 2027
Humana shares rise 15% after 95% of Medicare Advantage members qualify for four-star plans in 2027, potentially generating $4.8 bn in 2028 bonuses
A preliminary 7.7 Panama earthquake damaged buildings, halted metro service, shut schools and prompted tsunami warnings across the region
UK P&I and TT Club members approve a merger creating United Transport Mutual, with $750 mn in annual premiums, $888 mn in free reserves and global marine coverage
Allianz Commercial reports average business interruption claims above €850,000, with fire, natural catastrophes and supply chain disruptions driving losses
California workers’ compensation insurers face a 127% combined ratio as rising claim frequency, medical costs and cumulative trauma claims pressure profitability
MonsterCloud owner Zohar Pinhasi faces federal fraud charges for allegedly paying hackers to decrypt ransomware while charging victims substantially higher fees
GEICO alleges a Brooklyn medical supplier used kickbacks and copied prescriptions to submit over $733,000 in fraudulent New York no-fault insurance claims
South Korea and Japan face rising cyberattacks as experts warn AI tools are making hacking, phishing and ransomware operations cheaper and harder to detect
Allstate sues Titan Diagnostic Imaging over $1.3 mn in allegedly fraudulent no-fault insurance claims involving unnecessary tests, identical records and 59 clinics
Moody’s identifies 31,659 commercial properties worth $71.8 bn exposed to Hurricane Isaias, raising concerns over insured losses and coverage gaps
UK winter forecasts suggest El Niño and polar vortex disruption could increase the risk of snow, freezing temperatures and storms, but uncertainty remains
Iran widens oil tanker attacks across the Gulf, targeting vessels near Qatar and the UAE as it seeks to control the Strait of Hormuz and restrict oil exports
Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 3 with 120 mph winds, threatening Florida, Alabama and Georgia with storm surge, flooding and power outages
US authorities dismantle Microscan and FishHub infrastructure linked to China’s Flax Typhoon hackers targeting global critical infrastructure
Lemonade expands Autonomous Car insurance to Tesla HW3 vehicles with FSD v14 Lite, offering 30% discounts on supervised FSD miles in three U.S. states
Aon forecasts global medical costs to rise 9% in 2027, with regional trends ranging from 7.5% in Europe to 12.2% in the Middle East and Africa
Fitch maintains Sun Life’s A+ issuer and AA insurer ratings, citing strong earnings, capital adequacy and liquidity despite rising investment risk and leverage
Canada Life plans to invest $10 bn over five years in Canadian infrastructure, energy, transportation and digital assets, subject to investment return targets
Fitch maintains Great-West Lifeco’s A+ issuer rating and AA insurer financial strength ratings, citing strong capital, earnings growth and manageable leverage
Zillion partners with Tokio Marine Highland to offer embedded jewelry and watch insurance for VIP clients through retail, collector and appraisal channels
reThought Flood selects Vertafore PL Rating to expand private flood insurance distribution, reaching over 10,000 agents and 320 insurance carriers and MGAs
Hurricane Isaias heads toward the US Gulf Coast with 80 mph winds as storm surge and hurricane warnings stretch from Louisiana to Florida
Hurricane Isaias has become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season as it strengthens over the Gulf of Mexico and heads toward the northern Gulf Coast
Heavy rain, coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents threaten Florida as a stalled front keeps parts of the state wet through late week
Florida has activated emergency measures across 25 counties as Isaias strengthens in the Gulf, with flooding, strong winds and tornado risk ahead
Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to rapidly strengthen in the Gulf, threatening Louisiana and Florida with hurricane winds, surge and flooding
Lloyd’s List Intelligence adds satellite-confirmed spoofing to Seasearcher, linking AIS anomaly detection with imagery to give maritime teams stronger evidence
nib Group completes the sale of its travel insurance businesses to Allianz Partners and IMG for $97.6 mn, with up to $10 mn deferred consideration
Blue Zebra launches Landlord Essentials, offering contents, rent default and landlord liability cover where building insurance is arranged separately
Emergence Insurance acquires Blue Zebra’s cyber renewal rights, adding its policyholders and cyber specialist Aaron Langmaid from July
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc urges new insurance AI standards while warning that homes built in flood zones risk becoming uninsurable
Aviva reports a 24% rise in first-half operating profit to £1.3 bn as Direct Line integration lifts general insurance premiums and earnings
GoShorty adds temporary taxi insurance and named driver options to its car and van impound policies as it expands specialist motor cover
Zurich Insurance appoints Deepak Taduru as Head of Talent Acquisition, bringing senior recruiting experience across financial services and technology
Georgia appeals court backs Allstate, ruling insureds must first obtain a judgment against an uninsured driver before pursuing UM benefits
Redwire stock rises after the company wins an Axiom Space contract for two ROSA solar array wings for the second Axiom Station module
Jio Financial Services and Allianz Europe invest $66.6 mn in Jio Allianz General Insurance to support the 50:50 joint venture’s operations
