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9 09, 2026

Florida Business Attorney, Family Killed in Plane Crash in Bahamas

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A well-known Miami commercial litigation attorney, in practice for more than 50 years, and three family members were killed when the small plane he was piloting crashed into the sea after leaving the Bahamas. The bodies of Mario A. Lamar, …

9 09, 2026

Two Weeks Later, Ross Fire Still Burning in North Texas

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Two weeks after the Ross Fire broke out west of Fort Worth, responders are still battling one of the largest wildfires in North Texas’ recorded history. The weather isn’t helping. The Dallas-Fort Worth region’s summer weather is setting records with …

9 09, 2026

People Moves: INSURICA Names Johnson as VP of Sales, P&C; Brown & Riding Adds Armstrong to National Practice

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INSURICA announced that Erick Johnson has joined the company as Vice President of Sales, P&C. Johnson brings more than 25 years of experience in production, sales leadership and agency management to the role. He has a track record of developing …

9 09, 2026

Bamboo Insurance Launches Texas Homeowner Program

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Bamboo Insurance announced the launch of its Texas Essential Homeowner Program, a new admitted, flexible product designed to give Texas homeowners greater flexibility in how they structure their coverage. Bamboo Insurance said the structure keeps coverage transparent while providing greater …

9 09, 2026

Higginbotham Acquires Kansas’ Two West Capital Advisors

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Higginbotham announced it has acquired Kansas City, Kansas-based Two West Capital Advisors. The specialty firm will bring its full team, experience and operating platform to Higginbotham’s growing retirement planning and wealth management division. Founded in 2010, Two West serves a …

9 09, 2026

Illinois Sues Repair Company for Deceptive Business Practices

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul last week filed a lawsuit against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, Inc. (ABC) for its deceptive business practices that mislead consumers, most often senior citizens, to sign a contract for home repair work at …

7 09, 2026

Viewpoint: How the Federal Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products Will Reshape Risk and Coverage

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I have been writing about the insurance risks of intoxicating hemp products since 2021, when delta-8 THC gummies first started showing up in convenience stores and gas stations across the country. Back then, our message to the cannabis, hemp and …

6 09, 2026

EQT to Pay $2 Billion for Majority Stake in McGill and Partners

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EQT AB has agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK insurance broker McGill and Partners from Warburg Pincus LLC for $2 billion, as the Swedish buyout firm looks to accelerate the company’s global expansion. The investment will be made …

4 09, 2026

OpenAI Commits $1 Billion to Cyberdefense Effort Amid Safety Scrutiny

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OpenAI said on Sept. 3 it would commit $1 billion in subsidized access to its AI cybersecurity tools, training and technical support for organizations that protect critical services, as concerns grow over increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled cyberattacks. OpenAI has faced increased …

4 09, 2026

People Moves: Rousseau Named Head of International at Marsh Re; Lockton Hires Tatola as Head of Specialties, Canada

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Marsh announced Laurent Rousseau as head of international, Marsh Re, effective immediately. Rousseau is based in London and will continue to report to Dean Klisura, president and CEO, Marsh Re. In this newly expanded role, Rousseau will lead Marsh Re’s …