2 01, 2026

Europe’s Space Agency Says Cyber Incident May Have Hit Servers

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The European Space Agency said a cybersecurity issue may have impacted a “very small number” of external servers. In a post on the social media platform X on Tuesday, ESA said it was conducting a forensic analysis and had implemented …

7 01, 2026

Viewpoint: The Convergence of Autonomy and Intelligence Is Reshaping Insurance

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The adoption of AI in insurance is a mixed bag, marked by ambitious experimentation on one hand and structural hesitation on the other. The intent to deploy AI is high, and the expectations are rising just as quickly. Recent industry …

2 01, 2026

US Sanctions Chinese Companies, Tankers With Venezuela Links

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The Trump administration stepped up a pressure campaign against Venezuela’s oil exports by sanctioning companies based in Hong Kong and mainland China, along with related oil tankers it accused of evading restrictions. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control …

7 01, 2026

Nestle Recalls Infant Formula Batches in 25 Countries Over Toxin Risk

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Nestle said it was recalling some batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, mostly in Europe, due to possible contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting. The recall, which began on a …

7 01, 2026

Three Atlanta Firms Merge, Offering Range of Insurance and Financial Services

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Three Atlanta-based firms have merged, expanding insurance and financial services for small and medium-sized businesses, with growth plans for 2026. Partners Risk Services, an independent insurance brokerage in property/casualty, benefits and life products and formerly known as BWT Risk Advisors, …

2 01, 2026

The 14 Global Trends That Will Shape the Climate in 2026

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The world is now moving into the latter half of a critical decade to fight climate change. Scientists have warned that nations need to cut carbon emissions nearly 50% by 2030 to stave off 1.5C temperature rise. The world is …

2 01, 2026

Derailed Train in Kentucky Causes Chemical Leak and Sparks a Fire

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A derailed CSX train leaked a flammable chemical and sparked a fire in a rural part of southern Kentucky on Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order that was later lifted for nearby residents. No injuries were reported after …

12 01, 2026

Markets/Coverages: Brit Launches Property Direct & Facultative in Bermuda

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Brit Group Holdings Ltd. announced it will begin writing property direct & facultative business in Bermuda through Brit Re. This will see Brit Re write US and Global Property D&F from January, with a focus on US-based complex risks. Core …

2 01, 2026

Aon Extends Employment Agreement With CEO Case

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Aon Corp. said it has extended its contract with President and CEO Greg Case through 2030. Case’s contract was previously set to end on April 1, 2028. Case has led the brokerage, among the world’s largest, since he took over …

7 01, 2026

After Merger with CAC, Baldwin Names Lynch, Two Others to Leadership Roles

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The Baldwin Group, formerly Baldwin Risk Partners and based in Tampa, has named new leadership for its insurance advisory solutions section that handles retail property-casualty and benefits brokerage. Publicly traded Baldwin, which just closed a merger with CAC Group, announced …