5 10, 2026

People Moves: Marsh Agency Names Neary CEO of New East Region

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Marsh Names Neary CEO of Newly Combined East Region Marsh appointed Andrew Neary as chief executive officer (CEO) of Marsh Agency’s newly combined East region. Neary will be based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and will continue to report to Matt Stadler, …

5 10, 2026

Novatae Acquires Trucking MGA Specialized Program Solutions

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Novatae Risk Group, the wholesale division of World Insurance Associates, announced it acquired Specialized Program Solutions (SPS), a managing general agency (MGA) in Chester, New Jersey. Founded in 2022, SPS specializes in underwriting, marketing and program administration for long-haul trucking …

2 10, 2026

Trump’s Proposed Ban on Diesel Exports Could Hurt Texas Refineries

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The Trump Administration is pushing for a 90-day ban on diesel exports intended to rapidly lower climbing fuel prices for consumers, a proposal that, if enacted, will hurt the constellation of Texas refineries in the Gulf Coast and deal a …

2 10, 2026

Wisconsin Workers’ Comp Rates Decrease for 11th Straight Year

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Wisconsin workers’ compensation rates will decrease by approximately 2% over the coming year, making the 11th straight year the state has seen premiums decline. The rate decrease, which went into effect October 1, saves an estimated $36 million for policies, …

2 10, 2026

Ohio Mutual Completes Merger of Idaho-Based Gem State

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The merger of Idaho-based Gem State Insurance as a subsidiary under Ohio Mutual Insurance Group’s mutual holding company structure has been completed, effective Oct. 1, the company announced. The organization plans to add new products and additional benefits to members …

2 10, 2026

ANZ to Drop Scandal-Hit KPMG Australia as Auditor After 57 Years

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ANZ Group Holdings Ltd. will part ways with KPMG Australia as its longtime external auditor, adding pressure on the accounting giant that has been grappling with the fallout from allegations it improperly used confidential client information to win business. The …

2 10, 2026

International Criminal Court, AXA Cut Ties Amid Trump Campaign Against Court

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The International Criminal Court has ended its contract with French life and health insurer AXA starting October 1 and will now be using a new health insurance provider, a spokesperson for the Hague-based court said. The spokesperson gave no reason …

2 10, 2026

US States Challenge Corteva Spinoff as Bid to Evade PFAS Liabilities

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Fifteen US states sued agrichemicals company Corteva on Thursday, alleging that the spinoff of its seed and genetics business into Vylor was designed to shield the company’s best assets from tens of billions of dollars in potential liabilities tied to …

2 10, 2026

Police Arrest Dual UK-Iranian National Over Airbase Plot

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UK police said they arrested a sixth man, a British-Iranian dual national, in relation to an incident near an airbase used by the US to launch strikes on Iran. The 27-year-old man was arrested in London on suspicion of preparation …

2 10, 2026

AI Safety Measures Widely Backed by Most Americans, Poll Finds

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A vast majority of Americans favor requiring artificial intelligence companies to meet independent safety benchmarks for their models, even if those standards mean slowing development of the technology, according to a new poll. Against a backdrop of growing global anxiety …