» Impostor Uses AI to Impersonate Rubio, Contact Foreign and US Officials
08/07/25 14:14 from Insurance Journal
The State Department is warning U.S. diplomats of attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and possibly other officials using technology driven by artificial intelligence, according to two senior officials and a cable sent last week to all embassies …
» People Moves: Hull & Company-Texas Promotes Wilkins, Hires Gambino to Underwriter/Broker Roles
08/07/25 11:52 from Insurance Journal
Hull & Company-Texas, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, promoted Brandt Wilkins to underwriter/broker. Wilkins has an extensive background in the commercial wholesale business. He has been with Hull Texas for the last three years managing a book with emphasis in the …
» People Moves: Leadership Transition at WorldTrips as Hsia Appointed CEO; Carney Assumes Role of Chairman
08/07/25 11:51 from Insurance Journal
Tokio Marine HCC, based in Houston, Texas, announced a key leadership transition at its travel-focused subsidiary, WorldTrips, a leading provider of travel insurance located in Carmel, Indiana. Mark Carney will transition from his role as CEO of WorldTrips to become …
» Reliance Global Completes Sale of Ohio’s Fortman Insurance Services
08/07/25 11:45 from Insurance Journal
Reliance Global Group announced it has completed an asset sale of Ottawa, Ohio-based Fortman Insurance Services, wholly owned subsidiary, for $5 million in cash. The transaction marks the successful execution of a strategic initiative to monetize a non-core asset and …
» People Moves: WTW Hires Kharkavets as North America Head of ICT Claims
08/07/25 11:20 from Insurance Journal
WTW, with U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, appointed Alena Kharkavets as North American head of claims in its insurance consulting and technology (ICT) business. Kharkavets comes to WTW from Intact Financial Corporation, where she held progressively senior roles and spent …
» Intense Downpours are More Frequent, But Flooding Severity Remains Hard to Predict
08/07/25 10:40 from Insurance Journal
It’s not just Texas and North Carolina. Intense rain is falling more frequently in many areas of the U.S. — though where it occurs and whether it causes catastrophic flooding is largely a matter of chance, according to experts. More …
» Car Manufacturer Sued for Refusing to Allow Jewish Employee to Observe the Sabbath
08/07/25 10:29 from Insurance Journal
FCA US, LLC, an international automobile manufacturer of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat car brands, violated federal law by refusing to accommodate an employee’s request to observe the Sabbath and take unpaid leave for Passover, the U.S. Equal Employment …
» White Mountains Buys Majority Ownership of Distinguished Programs for $230M
08/07/25 10:25 from Insurance Journal
White Mountains Insurance Group on Monday said it has a deal in place to acquire about 50% of Distinguished Programs for $230 million. With the buy of the outstanding equity shares, White Mountains will own 51% of Distinguished, an independent …
» SEC, SolarWinds Reach Settlement to End Lawsuit Related to 2020 Breach
08/07/25 09:37 from Insurance Journal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and software company SolarWinds Corp. have reached a settlement, ending a federal lawsuit that alleged investor fraud and known cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Early this month the SEC and SolarWinds jointly filed to stay the case, …
» Chantal Flooding Forces Dozens to Flee Homes in North Carolina
08/07/25 09:04 from Insurance Journal
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Floodwaters from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal swept a woman in her car from a rural road and forced dozens of people to flee their homes, officials in North Carolina said Monday. Parts of …
» Containment Increases on California Wildfire That Forced Evacuations
08/07/25 08:54 from Insurance Journal
Firefighters are making progress on the biggest wildfire in California this year. Containment has increased on the Madre Fire to 35%. The wildfire on the central coast of California has burned 80,603 acres, prompting evacuation orders and closing part of …
» Governor Signs Bill That Ends One State-Backed Reinsurance Layer, Reduces Another
08/07/25 08:48 from Insurance Journal
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week put his signature on House Bill 5013, which ends one state-backed level of reinsurance and slashes another one, a move that could perhaps create a little more demand for private reinsurance coverage in the …
» Appeals Court Nixes Class Actions Against Progressive Over Actual Cash Value
08/07/25 08:45 from Insurance Journal
Progressive Insurance will not have to face two class actions by Pennsylvania insureds alleging that the insurer systematically underestimated the actual cash value (ACV) of their totaled vehicles and thus breached its insurance agreements with them under state law. The …
» People Moves: Liberty Specialty Promotes Fraigneau to President, Europe; Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Launches in Canada With Gladki as Exec Director
08/07/25 08:17 from Insurance Journal
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Liberty Specialty Markets in Luxembourg and the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation in Canada. A summary of these new hires follows here. Liberty Specialty Promotes Fraigneau to President, Europe, as Sinz Retires …
» Virginia Sends Swift Water Rescue Teams to Help Texas Flood Recovery Efforts
08/07/25 08:06 from Insurance Journal
In response to the catastrophic flooding impacting portions of Texas, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the deployment on Monday of two Virginia swift water rescue Teams to assist in the ongoing recovery efforts. The deployment is at the request of …
» Market/Coverages: Willis Launches $200M Cargo Facility for Rising Geopolitical Risks
08/07/25 07:33 from Insurance Journal
Willis, a WTW business, has launched ‘Undercover,’ a new $200 million facility, combining coverage for a range of geopolitical exposures faced by cargo owners worldwide. Developed by Willis in a joint proposition with specialist insurer, Markel, Undercover offers a unique …
» India’s Kerala State Seeks $1.1 Billion in Compensation From MSC Over Oil Spill
08/07/25 07:04 from Insurance Journal
India’s southern state of Kerala has sued Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company and sought $1.1 billion in compensation after one of its container vessels sank and leaked fuel into the Arabian Sea in May. The high court in Kerala issued an …
» Mexico Criminals Rob Truck Full of Gold, Silver Concentrate
08/07/25 06:52 from Insurance Journal
Armed thieves robbed a truck carrying 33 tons of gold and silver concentrate belonging to Grupo Minero Bacis, costing the company millions of dollars in losses. Assailants blocked the semi-truck with two white-colored vehicles, assaulted the driver and the accompanying …
» Florida Reinsurance Buyers Found Ample Property Capacity at Mid-Year Renewals
08/07/25 03:28 from Insurance Journal
Reinsurers have gained confidence and returned to the Florida market as a result of recent legislative reforms that have transformed the state’s risk landscape, according to brokers Aon and Gallagher Re in their mid-year renewal reports. “Florida entered the mid-year …
» Apple Takes Fight Against $587 Million EU Antitrust Fine to Court
08/07/25 02:31 from Insurance Journal
Apple took a challenge against EU regulators to Europe’s second highest court on Monday after they fined it 500 million euros ($587 million) earlier this year for breaching landmark rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech. The European …