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9 12, 2025

Register Now for IJ’s ‘AI Tools for Agents’ Demo Day on Dec. 10

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Insurance Journal’s Risky Future series will host the “AI Tools for Retail Agents” Demo Day, which offers free AI tool demonstrations designed exclusively for retail insurance agencies. The latest online event offers retail agents an opportunity to evaluate innovative and …

9 12, 2025

Swiss Insurer Helvetia Baloise to Cut Up to 2,600 Jobs Following Merger

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Newly created Swiss insurer Helvetia Baloise plans to cut up to 2,600 jobs in the coming years to boost profitability, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. Switzerland’s largest multi-line insurer, with a combined market cap of …

10 12, 2025

EU Strikes Deal on Climate Target to Cut Emissions by 90% by 2040

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The European Union agreed on Wednesday to set a legally binding climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from 1990 levels by 2040, and buy foreign carbon credits to cover 5% of the emissions cuts, goals that fell …

9 12, 2025

Japan Removes Tsunami Warnings After Powerful Quake in North

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Japanese authorities ended all tsunami warnings after a powerful magnitude-7.5 quake struck off the coast of Aomori, in the northeast of the country, late on Monday. Waves as high as 70 cm (28 inches) were recorded in the region earlier, …

9 12, 2025

One of Highest Property Claims Severity Recorded in Q3 on Low Volume, Says Verisk

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A new report from Verisk has found that property insurance claims volume during the third quarter 2025 was the lowest it has been in the past five years but claims severity during the period was one of the highest in …

9 12, 2025

EU Strikes Deal to Weaken Corporate Sustainability Laws

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The European Union reached a deal on Tuesday to scale back its corporate sustainability laws, after months of pressure from companies and governments including the United States and Qatar. The changes agreed by EU governments and the European Parliament would …

9 12, 2025

Aviva Seeks Partner for New City of London Skyscraper Project

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Aviva Plc has kicked off the search for a partner to help fund a planned new skyscraper in the heart of the City of London’s insurance district, as it aims to tempt investors willing to make a bold bet that …

9 12, 2025

Bankers Readying US IPOs at ‘Overwhelming’ Pace Ahead of 2026

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Behind the scenes activity in the US IPO market is reaching a fever pitch, according to dealmakers, as companies lured by stock markets near record highs prepare to go public. The industry has been busy lining up underwriting mandates from …

9 12, 2025

WalkerHughes Acquires Illinois’ Benhoff Insurance Agency

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WalkerHughes Insurance, a privately held, founder-led retail insurance brokerage, announced its expansion into Illinois with the acquisition of Benhoff Insurance Agency, well-established personal lines brokerage based in Breese, Illinois. Benhoff Insurance Agency, led by longtime owner Bruce Benhoff, has served …

9 12, 2025

Viewpoint: Mapping Evolving Regulatory Terrain for MGAs, MGUs and Other DUAEs

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As the regulatory landscape around the delegated underwriting authority enterprise (DUAE) market evolves, global authorities have introduced stricter compliance measures, risk management expectations and governance frameworks. The increasing alignment with international regulatory standards highlights the trend toward enhanced oversight of …