Proposed U.S. GENIUS Act would exclude stablecoins from FDIC insurance
Proposed U.S. legislation would exclude stablecoins from FDIC insurance, preserving $250,000 coverage solely for traditional bank deposits
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Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance to demutualize in $46.7 mn deal
Southern Farm Bureau Casualty to acquire Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual for $46.7m, converting it to stock after surplus erosion and heavy losses
Gulf hull war rates may jump 50% as marine insurance cover pulled
Marsh and Aon warn marine hull war premiums in the Gulf could rise 25–50% as underwriters cancel policies and reprice transits
NFIP shutdown risk exposes gaps in flood insurance cover access
Federal shutdown froze NFIP policy issuance and renewals, disrupting property deals and highlighting need for private flood alternatives
Delaware court says insurers need not defend Meta
Delaware judge rules insurers owe no duty to defend Meta in social media addiction suits, finding alleged conduct was deliberate, not accidental
Iran strikes disrupt flights as war exclusions hit travel insurance cover
Airlines cancel thousands of flights after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, but standard travel insurance often excludes war-related disruptions
California bill targets insurer hurdles for rare disease drugs
California lawmakers advance bipartisan bill to bar prior authorization and step therapy for FDA-approved rare disease treatments
Marine insurers halt Gulf war risk cover as premiums near 1%
Marine insurers cancel war risk policies in the Gulf after tanker strikes push premiums toward 1% of hull value and strand 150 vessels
Canada Life Insurance completes £80 mn Safeway pension buy-in
Canada Life finalises £80m buy-in with Safeway Pension Scheme, securing benefits for 1,800 members as trustees advance de-risking strategy
War insurance risk cover pulled as Hormuz conflict jolts shipping
Marine insurers are cancelling war risk cover for vessels operating in the Middle East Gulf as the United States–Israel–Iran conflict disrupts tanker traffic
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch settles $8.5 mn suit against Pacific Life
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch resolves $8.5 mn lawsuit alleging Pacific Life and agent misled him on indexed universal life projections
Moody’s: US life insurers post uneven Q4 2025 as rate tailwind fades
Moody’s says US life insurers saw mixed Q4 2025 profits as spreads tightened and claims rose, with steady 2026 outlook and strong PRT demand
McKinsey says AI could add $70 bn to insurance revenue
McKinsey outlines how AI, from predictive models to agent systems, is reshaping brokers, MGAs, TPAs and software, with $50 bn–$70 bn revenue upside
Kennedys flags multi-line insurance threat from US-Israel-Iran conflict
Kennedys warns escalating US, Israel and Iran hostilities threaten simultaneous losses across political violence, marine, aviation, energy and trade credit lines
California family accused of staging Porsche crash for $39K in insurance claims
Pasadena trio charged with felony insurance fraud after alleged staged Porsche crash netted $38,932 in claims, say California regulators
Trump weighs tanker insurance plan as oil surges on Iran strikes
Trump reviews options to curb oil spike after Iran strikes, including federal tanker insurance and possible SPR use as Hormuz shipments stall
California auto insurance rates in 2026 jump over 30% since 2023
California drivers face auto premium hikes exceeding 30% in two years, driven by repair costs, heavier vehicles and inflation pressures
Aetna fined $550k in Pennsylvania mental health insurance parity case
Pennsylvania Insurance Department orders Aetna to pay $550,000 penalty and reimburse members with interest after mental health parity violations
Georgia advances insurance reform bills as Kemp signs budget with $2 bn
Georgia House sends insurance cost bills to Senate as Gov. Kemp signs amended budget with $2 bn in tax relief and public worker bonuses
Iowa House backs bill ending prior auth for mental health crisis care
Iowa lawmakers approve measure barring insurers from requiring prior authorization for mental health crisis stabilization service
Texas businesses sue over Historically Underutilized Business program overhaul
Four companies and a trade group challenge Texas comptroller’s emergency rules that narrowed the Historically Underutilized Business program
EEOC sues Mid-Michigan Home Health over race bias
EEOC files Title VII lawsuit alleging Mid-Michigan Home Health denied assignments and fired Black CNA in Michigan due to race
Louisiana Department of Insurance partners with NICB to target litigation funding ads
Louisiana Insurance Department teams with NICB and 4WARN to curb third-party litigation funding ads steering policyholders into costly lawsuits
Zurich to acquire Beazley in £8.1 bn specialty insurance deal
Zurich agrees £8.1 bn takeover of Beazley to expand specialty insurance footprint, creating a $15 bn gross written premium platform
CMS backs catastrophic health insurance plans with high deductibles
CMS proposes expanding multi-year catastrophic plans and HSA use on ACA exchanges, prompting debate over coverage gaps and financial risk
TAL, Workcom and University of Sydney launch digital mental insurance health claims platform
TAL, Workcom and University of Sydney partner on Pathways project to improve mental health income protection claims and recovery outcomes in Australia
Zurich’s Australian unit to acquire ClearView Wealth for A$408 mn
Zurich’s Australian unit will buy ClearView Wealth for A$408.3m at 65 cents per share, a 21.5% premium, with board and majority shareholder backing
Nebraska bill targets Alzheimer’s insurance coverage gaps
Nebraska proposal would require insurers to cover FDA-approved Alzheimer’s tests and treatments, aiming to reduce step therapy barriers and out-of-pocket costs
Financial Conduct Authority sets 2026 insurance priorities, captive reform ahead in the UK
FCA launches first insurance Regulatory Priorities report, outlining captive reform plans, AI oversight and claims scrutiny for 2026
Arkansas Insurance Department updates gold card appeal rules under Act 511
Arkansas Insurance Department issues Bulletin 4-2026 detailing new independent review timelines for insurer and PBM gold card rescission appeals
California bill targets wildfire non-renewals, adds 6-month notice
California lawmakers propose requiring insurers to give six months’ notice and specific reasons before dropping homeowners over wildfire risk
Louisiana auto insurance premiums fall 5.8% as 2025 rates stabilize
Louisiana insurance rates dip 0.4% overall in 2025, driven by a 5.8% drop in private passenger auto, while homeowners premiums rise at a slower pace
Connecticut weighs LTCI tax relief as insurance premiums surge
Connecticut lawmakers propose tax deductions and hearing rules for long-term care insurance hikes as seniors report premium increases of 50% to 400%
Nevada state workers push back on projected PEBP insurance increases
Nevada state workers and retirees push back on projected PEBP insurance increases, warning of staffing losses as deficit estimates and premium models face scrutiny
Apartment fire highlights renters insurance gap in North Carolina
Camden Westwood Apartments fire displaces 70 residents, underscoring low renters insurance uptake and replacement cost risks for tenants
Progressive issues $1 bn in Florida auto insurance refunds
Progressive returns nearly $1bn to Florida drivers after litigation reform and lower loss costs, with average rebates around $300 per policyholder
AI adoption rises to 82% as data protection risks persist: Gallagher
Gallagher survey finds 82% of businesses report positive AI impact, yet data protection, hallucinations and legal risk remain leading concerns.
AM Best revised German non-life insurance market outlook to stable
AM Best revised its outlook for Germany’s non-life insurance segment to stable from negative, citing sustained rate increases and improving earnings stability
Lloyd’s List Intelligence to manage Lloyd’s Agency Network
Lloyd’s List Intelligence will assume management of the Lloyd’s Agency Network from April 2026, integrating marine survey expertise with global AIS and analytics capabilities
Texas sues TP-Link over router security and China ties
Texas alleges TP-Link misled consumers on router security and supply chain origins, citing exploited firmware flaws and links to Chinese components
PERILS sets €467 mn loss for windstorm Goretti across UK and France
PERILS estimates €467mn insured loss from Windstorm Goretti in England, France and Belgium, with France accounting for nearly 75% of claims
Fairfax Financial posts $4.8 bn profit as underwriting and investments surge in 2025
Fairfax Financial reports $4.77bn net earnings in 2025, 20.5% book value growth, $3.2bn investment gains and record underwriting profit across P&C units
Low-growth economy tops emerging risk list in 2025, Gartner says
Gartner reported that a low-growth economic environment remained the top emerging risk in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking the second consecutive quarter in which economic conditions
Swiss Re to acquire QBE trade credit and surety unit
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions agreed to acquire QBE Insurance Group’s Global Trade Credit and Surety business, subject to regulatory approvals expected to take several months
US Labor Department probes California unemployment insurance program
The US Department of Labor announced formal steps to examine fraud and improper payment risks within California’s Unemployment Insurance program
Health Savings Accounts draw scrutiny as costs rise for ACA marketplace enrollees
Health Savings Accounts sit at the center of a renewed policy debate as health coverage costs climb for millions of Americans purchasing insurance on Affordable Care Act marketplaces
Insurtech Titan Flood launches private residential flood program with Nationwide
Titan Flood, an AI-enabled flood insurance platform, has launched a private residential flood program in partnership with Nationwide E&S/Specialty
Yale New Haven Health sues Ironshore over $4 mn transplant insurance claim
Yale New Haven Health filed suit in US District Court in Connecticut seeking roughly $4.1 mn from Ironshore Indemnity, alleging the insurer refused to reimburse costs
Are autonomous vehicles from companies such as Waymo and Tesla making roads safer? Insurance research
Are autonomous vehicles from companies such as Waymo and Tesla making roads safer? The insurance industry’s research community is watching closely, and the answer remains unsettled
GEICO faces class action over added drivers and insurance premium hikes
GEICO faces a proposed class action in Florida federal court alleging the insurer added unrelated drivers to policyholders’ auto coverage without consent, triggering higher premiums
Vistria acquires Dallas MGA Lumen to expand specialty platform
The Vistria Group acquired Lumen Holdings, a Dallas-based managing general agent underwriting commercial and personal lines across more than 30 states
Global property insurance rates fall 9% in 2025
Global commercial property insurance rates declined 9% in Q4 2025, according to the latest market update from Marsh. The drop marks an acceleration from the 8% decline recorded in Q3
Nevada approves 21.6% hike in workers insurance comp loss costs
The Nevada Division of Insurance approved a 21.6% increase in workers compensation loss costs effective March 1, according to the National Council on Compensation Insurance
Allstate files RICO suits over alleged New York no-fault DME fraud
Allstate filed two federal RICO lawsuits in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleging coordinated no-fault auto insurance fraud involving durable medical equipment suppliers
Oklahoma insurance reform advances as profit oversight House Bill 2933 fail
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready’s policy package cleared its first legislative hurdle after the House Civil Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced House Bill 2933
Oklahoma senator files bills targeting insurer profits and rates
An Oklahoma state senator introduced a package of insurance reform bills aimed at addressing rising premium costs across the state
NAIC weighs closer review of insurers’ mortgage loan exposure
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is examining insurers’ expanding exposure to residential mortgage loans, with potential additional scrutiny ahead
US property re/insurance market softens as capital surges and rates fall
US property re/insurance market has shifted decisively into soft territory over the past year. Pricing pressure reflects capital inflows and the absence of major landfalling hurricanes
McLarens appoints Kevin Moran to lead US WTPV claims
McLarens appointed Kevin Moran as Executive General Adjuster and US Team Lead for Malicious Assailant, War, Terrorism & Political Violence within its global Crisis Management practice
Fintech Capitolis to acquire 20 Gates’ U.S. secured financing platform
Capitolis has agreed to acquire the U.S. Secured Financing Platform from 20 Gates Management, expanding its Capital Marketplace footprint in North America
Global insurance M&A stabilised, as insurers and brokers took a more strategic approach to acquisitions amid falling interest rates and a realignment of strategic priorities
Insurance brokers push debt-financed acquisitions amid slowing growth, Fitch warns credit risks rise but strong cash flow keeps leverage tolerable
Major deals have led global M&A activity in 2024, showing increasing confidence among dealmakers despite geopolitical and economic challenges
Deloitte presents new trends in insurance mergers and acquisitions for 2024-2025, focusing on how economic, regulatory, and strategic factors might shape the future.