Three Ships Hit by Projectiles in Middle East, UK Navy Says
The UK Navy said three vessels were hit with suspected projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf on Wednesday, as the conflict in the region continues to menace shipping. The targets, none of which were identified, include a …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 10:48 AM |
Sony Fighting $2.7 Billion UK Lawsuit Over PlayStation Store Prices
Sony is fighting a London lawsuit worth almost 2 billion pounds ($2.7 billion) that alleges the PlayStation maker’s “monopoly position” inflated prices for digital games, in the latest mass consumer case to go to trial in Britain. The Japanese conglomerate …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 10:16 AM |
Bahrain Takes Aircraft Out of Country as Iran Threat Persists
Bahrain repositioned aircraft for its national carrier Gulf Air and several cargo companies out of the country as the Gulf nation continues to face threats from Iranian missile and drone attacks. Some 17 aircraft were taken out of the country, …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 9:40 AM |
Texas Hemp Businesses Fear an Uptick in Police Raids
Dallas attorney Chelsie Spencer specializes in making sure Texas businesses that sell hemp-derived THC products know how to stay in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations, an area that can be very confusing. She offers them a monthly …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 9:00 AM |
Bayer Takes Its Multi-Front Battle on Pesticide Liability to Kansas
Kansas lawmakers were set to take up a bill on Tuesday backed by Bayer BAYGn.DE that would prevent people from suing pesticide manufacturers for not warning them that their products could cause cancer or other illnesses, as the German company …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 8:00 AM |
Unconditional Payments Interrupt Prescription for Louisiana First-Party Claims
Unconditional payments – payments made without condition or reservation of rights, such as settlement offers – restart the clock on the standard two-year prescriptive period for Louisiana first-party insurance claims, the state high court ruled last week. The prescriptive period …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 7:00 AM |
Northern Louisiana Rattled by Series of Earthquakes
Louisiana already has its hands full catastrophe exposures in the form of hurricanes, floods and severe storms. Could earthquakes be next on the list? Northern Louisiana has been rattled by a series of earthquakes in the past week. First was …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 7:00 AM |
DOJ Urges Companies to Report Criminal Misconduct in New Nationwide Policy
The U.S. Justice Department is rolling out a policy across divisions to encourage companies to report criminal misconduct in exchange for reduced penalties and other benefits, according to a DOJ memo shared with Reuters on Tuesday. The policy, similar to …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:21 AM |
International Women’s Day 2026: Why ‘Give to Gain’ Matters for Insurance
Every March, our industry gets a moment to pause and recognize the women shaping insurance—not just through leadership and advocacy, but through the economic power they generate every day. Women are driving business creation, influencing commercial buying decisions, and shaping …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:15 AM |
NHTSA Seeks Comment on Zoox Petition for Robotaxis Without Steering Wheels
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it is seeking public comments on Amazon.com’sself-driving unit Zoox to deploy up to 2,500 purpose-built, steering-wheel-free robotaxis. Zoox filed a petition in August seeking approval from the auto safety agency saying it …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:06 AM |
The California DMV Renewed His License After His Crash Killed A Child – Then Hid His Records
Placer County prosecutors wanted any information the California Department of Motor Vehicles had on Kostas Linardos, who drove a three-ton pickup truck at high speed into the back of a sedan in late 2022, killing a toddler. The district attorney’s …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:00 AM |
A-MAX Insurance Acquires Best Buy Insurance in Arizona
A-MAX Insurance acquired Best Buy Insurance, an Arizona-based agency. The deal marks A-MAX’s first physical expansion into the Arizona market. Best Buy Insurance was established in 1996. A-MAX operates more than 200 locations nationwide, providing access to non-standard and standard …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:00 AM |
Rhode Island Man Admits He Failed to Pay Taxes on Catalytic Converter Thefts
A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty this week to failing to report hundreds of thousands of dollars in income that he received from selling stolen catalytic converters to a Rhode Island scrap yard. U.S. Attorney Charles C. Calenda reported that …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:00 AM |
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 |