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21 07, 2026

People Moves: MacLean Named VP, Head of Surety at Frankenmuth

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Frankenmuth Insurance promoted Keith MacLean to vice president, head of surety. MacLean has over 20 years of industry experience and most recently served as vice president, commercial surety field operations. In his new role, MacLean will be responsible for setting …

20 07, 2026

California Utility Says It’s Offered $750M in Program for Eaton Fire Victims

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Southern California Edison announced that more than $750 million has been offered through its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program to compensate people impacted by one of the massive 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The company said there’s continued interest in its voluntary …

20 07, 2026

Nominate Your Agency as a Best Agency to Work For

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Once again, Insurance Journal is seeking the best retail insurance agencies to recognize for the annual Best Agencies to Work For awards. Does your retail insurance agency stand out as a great place to work? Does it foster a strong …

21 07, 2026

Cyclosporiasis Cases in Michigan Climb Above 6,000, State Health Officials Say

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Michigan health officials reported 6,148 cases linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis on Monday, an increase of 1,146 cases since their last update on Friday. The outbreak in Michigan has resulted in 102 hospitalizations, according to the latest update from …

20 07, 2026

Meta Employees Say AI-Driven Layoff Picks Hit Workers on Medical And Parental Leave in Suit

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A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave. They are among the 8,000 employees, or about 10% of …

20 07, 2026

Gulf Coast Warned of Flash Flooding as Storm System Looms

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A slow-moving storm system lumbering across the northern Gulf of Mexico is threatening to bring as much as 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain this week, prompting officials to warn of flash flooding from Florida to Texas. The tropical depression …

21 07, 2026

Insurance Woes Amid US-Iran War Stall Airlines’ Return to Dubai

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Challenges in securing insurance as hostilities between the US and Iran escalate are slowing the return of some foreign airlines to Dubai, the chief executive of the entity that owns and manages its airports said. International carriers’ operations to Dubai …

20 07, 2026

US Strikes Iran for Ninth Day; Iran Says Two Oil Tankers Were Hit in Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilized. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Monday …

20 07, 2026

Insurance Woes Amid US-Iran War Stall Airlines’ Return to Dubai

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Challenges in securing insurance as hostilities between the U.S. and Iran escalate are slowing the return of some foreign airlines to Dubai, the chief executive of the entity that owns and manages its airports said. International carriers’ operations to Dubai …

21 07, 2026

Red Sea War Insurance Costs Rise After Houthi Blockade, Sources Say

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The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea rose on Monday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating risks for merchant shipping, insurance industry sources said. The move by the …