» Delay in Calling Police Does Not Wreck UM Claim, WV Supreme Court Says
22/05/26 09:35 from Insurance Journal
A West Virginia uninsured motorist policy specified that the policyholder must report an accident to police within 24 hours. But that’s not enough to negate a claim, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals decided this week. The West Virginia …
» Acrisure to Cut 2,250 Employees, Citing Advances in Technology and AI
22/05/26 08:45 from Insurance Journal
Acrisure’s CEO told employees that about 2,250 of them won’t be with the company by the end of 2027. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based global broker is planning to reduce its headcount by about 11%, mostly in the U.S., said a …
» These Homeowners Got an Energy-Bill Lifeline. Trump Yanked It Back
22/05/26 08:45 from Insurance Journal
In late 2024, Gretchen Holloway was approved for a new federally funded program that promised to cut her $900 utility bills by helping repair her nearly century-old home. For years, the retired teacher in Valley, Alabama, had been trying to …
» OSHA Has 6 Inspectors for 60,000 West Virginia Workplaces
22/05/26 08:26 from Insurance Journal
When two workers died last month in a violent chemical reaction at Ames Goldsmith Catalyst Refiners near Charleston, federal records showed the facility had previously been cited for safety violations in 2018. But that doesn’t mean inspectors had regularly checked …
» New York Issues Cybersecurity Tips for a ‘Heightened Threat’ Climate With AI
22/05/26 08:18 from Insurance Journal
Citing a need for the financial services industry to be prepared for increased cybersecurity threats, New York’s regulator has issued new guidance. The guidance from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) identifies risk management and compliance efforts …
» Judge Refuses to Delay Civil Trial Over Fatal Baltimore Bridge Collapse
22/05/26 06:54 from Insurance Journal
A federal judge on Wednesday refused to postpone a trial that is scheduled to start next month for civil claims stemming from the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, rejecting a request for a delay by companies involved …
» US P/C Insurers Post Biggest Q1 Underwriting Profit in 25 Years
22/05/26 06:25 from Insurance Journal
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry posted another record in the first quarter of 2026, with a combined ratio of 89.5—before policyholder dividends—standing as the best first-quarter underwriting result in at least 25 years. The insight comes from S&P Global Market …
» Vermonters to Vote on Equal Protection Amendment to State Constitution
22/05/26 06:22 from Insurance Journal
Vermont voters will have the chance to weigh in on another amendment to the state’s constitution this fall. The proposal, which got a final sign-off from the House last Wednesday, is aimed at ensuring all people are treated equally under …
» Ebola Outbreak Likely Started Months Ago, Spread Undetected: WHO
22/05/26 05:39 from Insurance Journal
The Ebola outbreak probably started months ago in central Africa and spread undetected until a super-spreader event in early May, possibly a funeral, World Health Organization officials said. The rare Bundibugyo strain circulated for “a couple months” before being identified …
» Satellite Images Show Persian Gulf Oil Slicks Growing During War
22/05/26 05:17 from Insurance Journal
Ecologists are concerned that the war in the Middle East risks creating an environmental disaster, as satellite images show that the number of oil slicks in the Persian Gulf has increased significantly since the beginning of the conflict in the …
» Shell in Top Dutch Court Fight Over Call to Slash Emissions
22/05/26 05:05 from Insurance Journal
Shell Plc is facing off with climate activists at the top Dutch court over demands for legally enforceable emissions cuts on Europe’s biggest oil and gas company. The Netherlands branch of Friends of the Earth, Milieudefensie, is try to convince …
» Ohio Man Sentenced for Causing $860K in Computer Fraud Losses
22/05/26 04:00 from Insurance Journal
A 36-year-old Ohio man has been sentenced for computer fraud after causing more than $860,000 in losses, Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced. Maxwell Schultz, Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty Nov. 18, 2025. Senior U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal …
» People Moves; Church Mutual Names Kim as CFO, Promotes Schmeltzer to VP of Underwriting, Religious Markets
22/05/26 02:24 from Insurance Journal
Church Mutual announced several leadership appointments to support its continued growth and operational focus. The company announced Daniel Kim has joined the company as senior vice president and chief financial officer, reporting to president and CEO Alan Ogilvie. Kim brings …
» US Finalizes Easement for Dakota Access Crude Oil Pipeline
22/05/26 02:21 from Insurance Journal
The US Army Corps of Engineers finalized an easement for a stretch of the Dakota Access pipeline that passes under a North Dakota lake, ending a years-long environmental review of the hotly contested oil conduit. The record of decision issued …
» Rainy April Delays Corpus Christi’s Projected Water Crisis by 3 Months
22/05/26 02:17 from Insurance Journal
A projection for when Corpus Christi expects to reach a water crisis was pushed back by three months after a wet April brought enough rain to delay an emergency but too little to quench a brutal drought. The city was …
» Arkansas Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination by White Nationalist Group in Land Sale
22/05/26 02:14 from Insurance Journal
A real estate broker says an organization denied her the opportunity to purchase land in an Arkansas development because of her Jewish ancestry, and because she has a Black husband and biracial children, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in …
» People Moves: Howden Names Jimenez Leader of US Aviation Practice; Liberty Promotes Hyatt to Head NA Distribution, Client Engagement
22/05/26 00:31 from Insurance Journal
Howden, the global insurance broking group, launched its new U.S. Aviation Practice, led by Julio Jimenez, aviation practice leader. Jimenez is a seasoned leader whose ability to build and inspire teams is matched by his experience and expertise across the …
» Markets/Coverages: Canopius Launches Cyber-Triggered Spoilage Cover for Perishable Stock
22/05/26 00:15 from Insurance Journal
Canopius Group, the London-based specialty and property/casualty re/insurer, announced the launch of a spoilage product, a cyber-triggered spoilage cover designed to protect businesses when a cyber incident renders their perishable stock unsellable. When cyber incidents impact the systems that manage …
» Markets/Coverages: Canopius Insures Cyber-Triggered Spoilage of Perishable Stock
22/05/26 00:15 from Insurance Journal
Canopius Group, the London-based specialty and property/casualty re/insurer, announced the launch of a spoilage product, a cyber-triggered spoilage cover designed to protect businesses when a cyber incident renders their perishable stock unsellable. When cyber incidents impact the systems that manage …
» Airbus, Air France Found Guilty of Manslaughter Over 2009 Atlantic Crash
22/05/26 00:10 from Insurance Journal
Airbus and Air France were found guilty on Thursday of corporate manslaughter by a Paris appeals court over the 2009 Rio-Paris plane crash that killed 228 passengers and crew, three years after being acquitted in a lower court. “Justice has …