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7 08, 2026

AIG’s General Insurance Q2 Underwriting Income Up 10%

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Second quarter 2026 underwriting income in American International Group’s (AIG) General Insurance segment increased nearly 10% compared with the prior year, to $686 million. Insurance financial results for Q2 included catastrophe losses of $210 million, and increase over the $170 …

7 08, 2026

Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million In New Mexico for Teen Mental Health Fund

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A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the company is to blame for harming children’s wellbeing. Judge …

7 08, 2026

Arson Suspect Timed Spokane, Washington, Fire for High Wind Day

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The 37-year old man suspected of starting one of the fires burning around Spokane, Washington told a detective that he planned the arson attack for Sunday to coincide with a “high winds” day, according to court documents. That blaze was …

7 08, 2026

Arson Suspect Timed Spokane, Washington, Fire for High Wind Day

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The 37-year old man suspected of starting one of the fires burning around Spokane, Washington told a detective that he planned the arson attack for Sunday to coincide with a “high winds” day, according to court documents. That blaze was …

7 08, 2026

Allstate Introduces Large Language Model, ALLIE

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Allstate CEO Tom Wilson said the insurer has a “technology-drive strategy, not a strategy supported by technology.” And the next step in the strategy is the build of ALLIE – Allstate’s Large Language Intelligent Ecosystem. Speaking to analysts during a …

7 08, 2026

Major Hedge Funds Targeted in Wave of Attempted Cyberattacks

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Hackers launched a wave of sophisticated attacks on Wall Street firms in recent days, targeting information systems at major money managers, according to people familiar with the matter. Point72 Asset Management informed investors on Wednesday that it had been attacked, …

7 08, 2026

Jury Finds No Malpractice by NY Law Firm in Patriot National Downfall

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A Broward County jury on Thursday exonerated the Simpson Thacher & Bartlett law firm, finding the large New York firm’s lawyers were not negligent in the downfall of Patriot National, the Florida insurance services firm that went bankrupt a decade …

7 08, 2026

Ignite Specialty Risk Launches Australian Operations Led by Stormont-Sainsbury

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Ignite Specialty Risk, the London-based managing general agent, has launched operations in Sydney, Australia, led by Lucinda Stormont-Sainsbury. “Australia is an important strategic market for Ignite and establishing our Australian operations marks a significant milestone in our international growth,” commented …

7 08, 2026

Canada Discussing Trade Concessions With US for Some Tariff Relief, Reports Say

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Canada and the U.S. are discussing a prospective deal in which Ottawa would agree to a list of Trump administration trade demands in exchange for some relief on sectoral tariffs, the Globe and Mail reported on Friday, citing sources. The …

7 08, 2026

People Moves: Paulk Named COO of Old Republic Excess & Surplus

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Old Republic International Corporation announced that John Paulk has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Old Republic Excess & Surplus, reporting to Ralph Sabbagh, President. In making this announcement, Craig Smiddy, Old Republic International’s President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, …