Inszone Acquires Nebraska’s Jaffery Insurance & Financial Services
Inszone Insurance Services announced its acquisition of Jaffery Insurance & Financial Services, an independent insurance agency based in Omaha, Nebraska. This acquisition marks Inszone’s entrance into the Nebraska market and strengthens the company’s growing presence in the Midwest. Founded in …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 7:40 PM |
WalkerHughes Acquires Missouri’s Hometown Insurance Agency
WalkerHughes Insurance announced its continued expansion in Missouri with the acquisition of Hometown Insurance Agency LLC, located in Independence, Missouri. This partnership marks WalkerHughes’ entry into the Kansas City metropolitan area. Hometown Insurance Agency has established a reputation for personal …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 7:16 PM |
Register: Risky Future AI Tools for MGAs ‘Demo Day’ on March 11
Insurance Journal’s Risky Future series is hosting the “AI Tools for MGAs” Demo Day, a series of free AI tool demonstrations designed exclusively for managing general agencies. The latest online event offers MGAs an opportunity to evaluate innovative and practical …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 4:13 PM |
Florida Lawmakers Tweak Cancer Benefits for Firefighters
In 2019 Florida lawmakers, after a hard-fought legislative effort, provided benefits—outside the workers’ compensation system—for firefighters diagnosed with any of 21 types of cancer. On Monday, the Florida House of Representatives gave final passage to Senate Bill 984, which would …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 3:11 PM |
Studer to Become CEO of Marsh Risk, South Moves to Chief Client Officer of Marsh
Marsh said Nick Studer will become president and CEO of Marsh Risk, succeeding Martin South, who will become chief client officer of Marsh and work closely with the leaders of the company’s businesses. Studer has been the CEO of Marsh’s …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 2:18 PM |
Corona Promoted to North America CEO at Aon
Aon plc said it promoted Anne Corona to North America CEO. She takes over for Lori Goltermann, who was elevated to the role of vice chair of Aon. The roles will begin March 31. Corona has had a 25-year career …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 1:56 PM |
Georgia Teacher Killed When Toilet Paper Prank by Students Goes Wrong
A high school teacher in Gainesville, Georgia, was killed Friday when a group of students, engaged in “rolling” his yard with toilet paper, accidentally ran over the man. News sites reported that Jason Hughes, 40, knew the traditional prank was …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 1:49 PM |
Risk Theory Acquires New York City Property, Habitational MGA Roundhill Express
Risk Theory, a specialty insurance platform, announced it has completed the acquisition of Roundhill Express, a specialized managing general agent (MGA) underwriting commercial habitational properties throughout New York City. Roundhill Express operates in New York City’s commercial habitational market through …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 1:32 PM |
Aon Announces Stablecoin Insurance Premium Payment Option
Global professional services firm Aon announced the first known stablecoin insurance premium payment among major global brokers. The proof of concept was backed by using trusted U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins, expanding digital asset insurance capabilities for clients, and supporting more efficient …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 12:31 PM |
Beazley to Acquire kWh Analytics to Add to Renewable Energy Portfolios
Specialty insurer Beazley said it has reached an agreement to acquire kWh Analytics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. kWh Analytics, a managing general agency, combines data with advanced analytics to deliver insurance and risk management solutions for clean …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 12:14 PM |
Global Leaders Race to Shield Their Economies From War Shocks
Policymakers around the world are readying measures to absorb surging energy and commodities prices triggered by the Middle East war that now threaten the global economy with its biggest shock since the pandemic. What were cast as dire scenarios when …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 11:48 AM |
Oracle and OpenAI End Plans to Expand Flagship Data Center
Oracle Corp. and OpenAI have scrapped plans to expand a flagship artificial intelligence data center in Texas after negotiations dragged over financing and OpenAI’s changing needs. The collapsed talks created an opening for Meta Platforms Inc. to step in and …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 9:00 AM |
Iran Says Oil Blockade Will Continue Until Attacks End; Trump Threatens Heavier Strikes
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would not let any oil be shipped from the Middle East if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue, prompting President Donald Trump to say the U.S. would hit Iran much harder if it blocked …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 8:52 AM |
Update: Ship Clusters and Speeding Tankers Point to Hormuz Jamming
At least a dozen clusters of ships have appeared near the Strait of Hormuz, a likely sign of elevated electronic interference around the waterway that’s central to the US and Israeli war against Iran. The groups, which can number more …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 8:10 AM |
Louisiana Regulation Sets Mandatory Discounts for Fortified Homes
A new regulation requires Louisiana insurers to provide premium discounts to residential properties that obtain a Fortified designation in accordance with standards put forth by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS). Fortified homes in the central and …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 7:00 AM |
Indiana Church Not Owed Replacement-Cost Payment for Fire Damage
An Indiana church seeking payment at replacement-cost level for fire damage to its property learned the hard way that procrastination can carry a price tag. A federal appeals court ruled last week that Church Mutual does not owe replacement-level coverage …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 7:00 AM |
Man Receives 7 Years in Prison for Setting Fire Due to Anger Over TikTok Ban
A Wisconsin man who allegedly told police he tried to set fire to a Republican congressman’s office last year because he was angry that the lawmaker backed a bill requiring TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell off its U.S. operations was …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 7:00 AM |
Carriers Using AI for Claims but Adoption Is Fragmented, Report Shows
Excitement about adopting artificial intelligence technology is palpable in the insurance industry, but the reality is that while most carriers use artificial intelligence technology, few use AI at more than a small scale— and the vast majority of adjusters say …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 5:44 AM |
Insurify’s Founders Discuss Evolution of Insurance Shopping With AI
To coincide its 10-year anniversary, Insurify launched what it called the first ever insurance app on OpenAI’s directory, which caused the stocks of brokers to take a hit due to disruption fears. Well, that’s not exactly true. While Insuify did …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 5:19 AM |
Anthropic Sues to Block Pentagon Blacklisting Over AI Use Restrictions
Anthropic on March 9 filed a lawsuit to block the Pentagon from placing it on a national security blacklist, escalating the artificial intelligence lab’s high-stakes battle with the U.S. military over usage restrictions on its technology. Anthropic said in its …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 5:11 AM |
Florida House Gives Final Approval to Much-Debated Citizens Clearinghouse Bill
The Florida House of Representatives Monday night gave final approval to a Senate bill that will set up a clearinghouse to help offload Citizens Property Insurance commercial policies to admitted and surplus carriers—despite lingering opposition from a number of insurance …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 5:01 AM |
For Survivors, Rhode Island Clergy Abuse Report Brings Vindication and Demands
The sound of the school nurse’s office door opening. Light reflecting off a stained-glass window. Tearful outbursts and fear of getting on the school bus. For many survivors of clergy abuse, memories like these linger for decades. A report released …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 5:00 AM |
Amazon’s Zoox to Launch Command Hub in Arizona, Expand Testing
Amazon’s robotaxi unit Zoox is expanding testing to Dallas and Phoenix and launching a command hub for fleet operations in Arizona, as it looks to widen its footprint in the U.S.’s increasingly competitive autonomous taxi market. The move will expand …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 5:00 AM |
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires S Philips Surety & Insurance Services in California
Risk Placement Services Inc. acquired Agoura Hills, California-based S Philips Surety & Insurance Services Inc. The S Philips team will remain in its current location under the direction of Jeremy Crawford, head of RPS’s surety bond operations. S Philips provides …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 5:00 AM |
Jarring Alarms Out as New Firehouse Dispatch Systems Aim to Ease Stress
Until recently, a call coming into the Danbury Fire Department meant alarms and tones immediately blasting at high volume — startling the firefighters before they headed out to scenes that could get their hearts pumping even faster. Capt. Kevin Lunnie …
POSTED MARCH 10, 2026 5:00 AM |