20 07, 2026

UK Financial Services Firms Sharpen Staff Scrutiny as New Misconduct Regime Looms

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Financial firms in Britain are sharpening their focus on employee conduct, with some weeding out staff suspected of misconduct such as harassment and bullying ahead of new rules designed to curb an industry lawmakers have called a hotbed of abuse …

20 07, 2026

Aon Ups Data Center Lifecycle Program Capacity Again: Now $5B

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Aon plc is expanding its proprietary Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program (DCLP) with an additional $1.5 billion, increasing the program’s first-party coverage capacity to $5.0 billion. In addition, Aon is offering integrated risk solutions that support digital infrastructure assets from …

20 07, 2026

US Considers Creating Finra-Like Watchdog to Vet Top AI Models

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The Trump administration is considering plans for an independent regulator to vet the safety of artificial intelligence models with industry input, after Silicon Valley leaders complained about the ad-hoc nature of recent U.S. moves to slow the release of cutting-edge …

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 …

17 07, 2026

List of Companies Impacted by Rise in Cyber Attacks

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Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations. Coca-Cola-owned dairy company Fairlife, LLC, was the latest to join the list on Thursday as it temporarily suspended production operations in …

20 07, 2026

Profitable 2025 Masks Challenges for Global Insurers, Says Bain & Company

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Global insurance companies had a strong 2025 with improved profitability and premium growth but new research from Bain & Company warns insurers to “enjoy it while you can.” “Insurers should enjoy today’s momentum – but they should not mistake it …

21 07, 2026

WR Berkley Reports Q2 Net Income Increase of 12.7%

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Second quarter 2026 net income at W.R. Berkley Corp. increased about 12.7% compared to the same period a year ago to about $452.3 million. Operating income for the second quarter was $497.1 million, up from $420.5 million during the same …

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 …

20 07, 2026

Insurer Interest in AI Exclusions Growing as Risk Becomes Omnipresent

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It’s no surprise given the penetration of artificial intelligence into lives and businesses that it appears insurers are gearing up to exclude artificial intelligence risk in some of their commercial liability policies. Three ISO exclusions have garnered more interest from …

20 07, 2026

Snap Nears Settlement of Addiction Case Ahead of Jury Trial

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Snap Inc. said it has reached a tentative agreement to settle the second case set for trial over claims that the world’s largest social media platforms are addictive to minors, leaving only Meta Platforms Inc. to face a jury starting …