23 07, 2026

Tech Update: Gallagher Enhances Digital Insurance Platform for Aviation Clients

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Insurance broker Gallagher has relaunched its aviation insurance web portal — Jacinth — which provides clients with an interconnected insurance management system. The new enhanced digital platform is designed to help clients drive efficiency and offers analytical insights on their …

23 07, 2026

Florida Appeals Court Strikes Jury’s $335,000 Award in Universal Plumbing Claim

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One of Florida’s largest property insurers won a major victory Wednesday from an appeals court, which found that a jury’s $335,000 award in a claims dispute over plumbing damages was far out of line with the evidence. “The verdict was …

23 07, 2026

BMW Recalling 318,000 US Vehicles Over Starter Motor Overheating Risk

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BMW is recalling 318,495 U.S. vehicles as an engine starter may overheat and catch fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. Related: Ford Recalling 288,000 US Vehicles Over Loose Roof Rails The recall affects certain models including …

23 07, 2026

Judge Casts Doubt on 69,000 Cases Alleging J&J Talc Caused Cancer

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A federal judge cast doubt on Wednesday on claims by approximately 69,000 people alleging that Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and other talc products caused ovarian cancer, saying plaintiffs must provide more specific evidence or risk having their lawsuits dismissed. …

23 07, 2026

Florida’s Share of US Claims Lawsuits Down to Nearly Half of 2020 Numbers, Data Show

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At the height of the Florida property insurance crisis in the early 2020s, one statistic seemed to galvanize the movement for reforming the state’s insurance claims litigation statutes: Floridians had produced about 9% of all homeowners’ claims in the U.S. …

24 07, 2026

Judge Says Zelle Must Face New York AG’s Suit Over ‘Rampant’ Fraud; Zelle to Appeal

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A judge rejected Zelle’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the electronic payment platform’s refusal to adopt critical safety features enabled fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion from consumers. In a …

23 07, 2026

Eight Sentenced in $1.2M Travel Insurance Fraud Scheme

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Eight people have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a $1.2 million travel insurance fraud kickback scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Indiana announced. According to court documents, Jennifer Fleener devised a scheme in 2016 to …

24 07, 2026

Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation Announces Staff Changes

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The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation announced leadership staff changes. DWC is launching a new program area, AI Innovation and Integration, focused on the responsible, mission-driven use of artificial intelligence to modernize processes and reduce administrative burdens, …

23 07, 2026

People Moves: Brown & Riding Names Kane to National Casualty Practice

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Brown & Riding to announced that Abe Kane has joined its National Casualty Practice. With over 20 years of industry experience, Kane specializes in casualty solutions for public entities and higher education institutions. His background spans underwriting, reinsurance, and specialty …

23 07, 2026

War Risk Insurance Costs Surge for Southern Red Sea Voyages After Houthi Attacks

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The insurance cost of shipping goods through the southern Red Sea doubled for some companies on Thursday, after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked at least one tanker overnight, sources said. The Houthis said their forces had carried out missile and drone …