Insurers Under Allstate Group File Louisiana Rate Decreases for Personal Auto
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced this week that two insurers under the Allstate group have filed rate decrease for some personal auto policyholders. Temple has finalized the rate changes, the Louisiana Department of Insurance said. Imperial Fire & Casualty …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 3:39 PM |
Estee Lauder Companies Sues Perfumer Jo Malone, Zara UK for Using Malone Name
Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies has filed a lawsuit against British entrepreneur Jo Malone, her fragrance brand “Jo Loves” and Zara’s UK business, it said on Thursday, over the use of Malone’s name on certain products. Estee Lauder Companies bought …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 3:33 PM |
Nine Claims Trends to Watch Through the Rest of 2026
Catastrophe, resilience, automation, digital transformation, personalization of the claims experience, talent strategies, operational flexibility—there are a mouthful of trends to talk about in the still-young year. A new report from Crawford & Company forecasts trends that will be reshaping the …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 1:00 PM |
Kentucky Launches $5 Million Roof Grant Program
Kentucky, far inland from where most hurricanes land but a place all too familiar with high winds and hail, has become the latest state to offer grants for stronger roofs. Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week that the Strengthen Kentucky …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 12:28 PM |
Judge Weighs If Penn Must Produce Jewish Employees’ Records for Antisemitism Probe
The federal government’s demand for information about the membership of Jewish groups from the University of Pennsylvania in an investigation into whether antisemitism has created a hostile environment for employees landed Tuesday before a federal judge who will decide whether …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 12:15 PM |
Only 3 in 10 Americans Review Insurance Annually, Says Big I Survey
Though people understand the importance and value of insurance, a policy is only something they think about when something goes wrong. According to a new survey from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big I), nine of …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 12:05 PM |
Delivery Service Company Faces Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination in Louisiana
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed an action in federal court to enforce a subpoena issued during its investigation into allegations against JamRock Solutions LLC. JamRock Solutions is an Amazon delivery service partner, and a charge received by …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 10:30 AM |
Markets/Coverages: Coalition Provides Expended Cyber Protection in Canada
Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general agent and cyber-security firm, announced it is offering expanded cyber cover in Canada. Coalition said its “Active Cyber Policy” expands protection for Canadian organizations facing faster-moving ransomware attacks, AI-enabled fraud, and growing regulatory …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 9:58 AM |
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows to Keep Hormuz Shut, Netanyahu Issues Threat
Iran will fight on and keep the Strait of Hormuz shut as leverage against the United States and Israel, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in defiant first comments attributed to him since he succeeded his slain father. …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 9:29 AM |
Satellite Firm ICEYE Targets €1 Billion Revenue Next Year
Finnish satellite intelligence company ICEYE Oy is on track to grow revenue to more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) next year as a raft of government orders allows it to ramp up production. Revenue last year exceeded €250 million, more …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 9:02 AM |
Canadian Telecom Telus Says It’s Investigating Cyber Breach
Canadian telecommunications provider Telus Corp. said it’s investigating a cybersecurity incident. The breach involves “unauthorized access to a limited number of our systems,” a spokesperson for Telus Digital said by email. “Upon discovery, we took immediate steps to address the …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 8:39 AM |
Top Africa Insurer Sanlam Flags ‘Massive’ Risks From Iran War
Sanlam Ltd. sounded the alarm about the impact of a protracted war in the Middle East, with Africa’s biggest insurer saying the conflict could have a “massive” impact on its performance. The escalating tensions will hurt earnings of the firm …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 8:22 AM |
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings for Members of CapSpecialty
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent) of Capitol Indemnity Corporation, Capitol Specialty Insurance Corporation, both of Middleton, Wisconsin, and Platte …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 8:00 AM |
Prices for New Cars Have Soared. Here’s One Big Reason Why
The U.S. car business is grappling with a stubborn affordability problem, one that threatens to relegate more Americans to the used-car lot and leave automakers vulnerable to lower-priced rivals. Lawmakers have framed the issue around partisan lines. U.S. President Donald …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 7:12 AM |
People Moves: Anders Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits Group
Reed Anders joined Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Anders has led cross-functional teams across finance, accounting, HR, compliance, IT, and operations. He began his career …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 7:00 AM |
Former Michigan Linebackers Coach Sues University Over Firing
ormer Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge sued the university, its board of regents and its athletics director Wednesday for firing him in 2023 while the NCAA investigated allegations of in-person scouting and sign-stealing. Partridge’s lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 6:28 AM |
Suspect Killed After Ramming Vehicle Into Michigan Synagogue
A man was killed after ramming his vehicle into the front doors of a synagogue in suburban Detroit on Thursday afternoon, setting off an exchange of gunfire with security officers and a large police response, authorities said. Oakland County Sheriff …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 6:25 AM |
US Commodity Regulator Kicks Off Rulemaking for Prediction Markets
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Thursday called for public comment ahead of a regulatory proposal it said would shape government oversight of the burgeoning market for events contracts and prediction markets. In a public notice, the agency drew …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 5:41 AM |
Syngenta to Cease Global Production of Toxic Herbicide
Multinational agriculture technology company Syngenta announced last Tuesday (March 3) that it will cease global production of the herbicide paraquat by the end of June, including at its facility in Iberville Parish. Banned in more than 70 countries, paraquat is …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 5:12 AM |
P/C Statutory Results: The Highs and The Lows
A new report from S&P Global Market Intelligence is filled with information about record line-of-business loss ratios achieved in 2025—with some property/casualty lines coming in at record lows, and others reaching record high levels. Not surprisingly, the highs occurred for …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 5:12 AM |
Planet-Warming El Niño to Form by September, US Forecasters Say
US forecasters say an El Niño is favored to emerge in the Pacific Ocean by September, threatening to drive global temperatures higher and disrupt crops in the months ahead. Scientists at the US Climate Prediction Center project a 62% chance …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 5:11 AM |
Neptune Flood Launches App in ChatGPT to Get Preliminary Flood Insurance Quotes
Neptune Flood has joined the ranks of insurance apps in ChatGPT. On March 12 St. Petersburg, Florida-based Neptune Flood said it has a digital flood insurance app on the platform to allow property owners to get real-time preliminary quotes from …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 5:10 AM |
People: Housse Heads Facultative for Gallagher; Coggiola to SC Work Comp Board
Gallagher Re, the global reinsurance brokerage, named Steven Housse as facultative reinsurance leader for North America, starting this week. Housse, based in Atlanta, joins Gallagher after three years as managing director with BMS Group, a London-based insurance and re broker. …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 5:02 AM |
Retailers Casualty Offers $1M in Dividends to Safe Employers
Retailers Casualty Insurance, with offices in Michigan and writing workers’ compensation coverage around the South and Midwest, has joined a growing list of carriers offering dividends or rebates to safe employers. The company’s board of directors voted recently to declare …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 5:01 AM |
Expanding Alaska Glacial Lakes Increasing Risk of Destructive Floods
Every summer, people living near the Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, keep a close eye on the water level. When the river level begins to rise rapidly, it’s a sign that Suicide Basin, a small glacier-dammed lake 5 miles up …
POSTED MARCH 13, 2026 5:00 AM |