Judge Awards Applied Systems Preliminary Injunction Against Comulate
Applied Systems has been awarded a preliminary injunction against competitor Comulate, who Applied has accused of making a fake insurance agency to access its software platform and steal trade secrets. The competitors in the insurance technology market have traded litigation, …
POSTED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 6:32 AM |
Trump’s EPA Rollbacks Will Reverberate for ‘Decades’
US President Donald Trump is shrinking the Environmental Protection Agency more quickly and aggressively than ever before, culminating in this week’s move to rescind the crucial “endangerment finding” underpinning key regulations of planet-warming pollution. And unlike Trump’s first term, the …
POSTED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 6:25 AM |
Palo Alto Chose Not to Tie China to Hacking Campaign on Retaliation Fear: Sources
Palo Alto Networks opted not to tie China to a global cyberespionage campaign the firm exposed last week over concerns that the cybersecurity company or its clients could face retaliation from Beijing, according to two people familiar with the matter. …
POSTED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 6:12 AM |
People Moves: Aon Appoints Peiser CEO of Risk Capital; Liberty Mutual Announces Leadership Transition in Global Risk Solutions
Aon announced the appointment of Joe Peiser as CEO of Risk Capital. Peiser first joined Aon in 2021 as commercial risk leader for North America before being appointed to Global CEO of Commercial Risk in 2023. In his new Risk …
POSTED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 6:11 AM |
Florida Engineers: Winds Under 110 mph Simply Do Not Damage Concrete Tiles
With tile roofs popular across Florida, and with questionable claims about roof damage raising concerns in insurance and engineering circles, two Florida consulting engineers have offered this guide to aid engineers, attorneys, adjusters and property owners in examining wind damage …
POSTED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 6:01 AM |
Wildfire Risk Scoring Transparency Bill Passes Washington Senate
Legislation to make wildfire risk scores more transparent passed out of the Washington state Senate on nearly unanimously. Senate Bill 5928, which passed 48-1, is being pushed by Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Judy Warnick …
POSTED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 6:00 AM |
People Moves: Gavlick Named IICF Northeast Chair; Lawley Grows Benefits Division
IICF Northeast Announces Gavlick of Jencap Group as Board Chair The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities through grants and volunteer service, named Sarah Gavlick, executive vice president, Carrier Relations and Client Distribution at …
POSTED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 6:00 AM |
Privacy Activists Call on California to Remove Covert License Plate Readers
More than two dozen privacy and advocacy organizations are calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to remove a network of covert license plate readers deployed across Southern California that the groups believe feed data into a controversial U.S. Border Patrol …
POSTED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 6:00 AM |
Former Pitt Women’s Basketball Players’ Lawsuit Alleges Abusive Coaching
Six former players on the women’s basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call abusive coaching methods and say their efforts to seek help were ignored. “These players aren’t …
POSTED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 6:00 AM |
California Attorney General Investigating Eaton Fire Emergency Response
The California Department of Justice launched an investigation into to the emergency response to the Eaton Fire, one of two large and devastating blazes that hit Los Angeles in January 2025. The investigation will seek to determine whether there was …
POSTED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 6:00 AM |
Gun Accessory Company to Pay $1.75 Million to Buffalo Supermarket Shooting Victims
The maker of a gun accessory tied to a racist shooting that killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo will pay $1.75 million to survivors and victims’ families and stop selling the device in New York, state Attorney …
POSTED FEBRUARY 13, 2026 6:00 AM |
People Moves: Smart AutoCare Names Murphy President
Smart AutoCare, headquartered in Richardson, Texas, appointed Christopher Murphy as president. Murphy has over 20 years of executive leadership experience and a strong record of operational excellence across the automotive and technology sectors. He joins Smart AutoCare from OptionSoft Technologies, …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 5:55 PM |
People Moves: Marsh Risk Canada Promotes Lewis to President, Succeeding Robson
Insurance broker Marsh announced that Michael Lewis has been promoted to president, Marsh Risk Canada, effective April 1. In this role, Lewis will lead the strategic development and execution of Marsh Risk’s Canada commercial strategy, which encompasses its risk management, …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 5:06 PM |
How One Fla. Insurance Agent Allegedly Used Another’s License to Swipe Commissions
Imagine the surprise of being told by the Internal Revenue Service that you owe $116,000 in taxes on more than $323,000 in unreported income—income you had no idea existed. That’s reportedly what happened to Miramar, Florida, insurance agent Kevin Langford …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 4:59 PM |
Alliant Acquires Laredo Commercial’s For-Hire Trucking Portfolio
Alliant Insurance Services has acquired Laredo Commercial Insurance Agency’s For-Hire Trucking portfolio, establishing the firm’s local presence in Laredo, Texas. As part of the acquisition, Steven Cadena has joined Alliant Transportation as Vice President, expanding the firm’s specialized expertise in …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 4:28 PM |
Canada Police Name 18-Year-Old Suspect in Shootings That Killed Nine
The deceased suspect in a mass shooting that left nine people dead in a small town in western Canada was named as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who was known to police. Officers found Van Rootselaar dead after the shooting on …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 4:19 PM |
Summit Now Offers Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania and Delaware
Workers’ compensation provider Summit is expanding its coverage offerings to Delaware and Pennsylvania. Summit-managed carriers Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Co., Bridgefield Employers Insurance Co., and Bridgefield Indemnity Insurance Co. received regulatory approval from the Delaware and the Pennsylvania insurance department to …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 4:07 PM |
Investors: Trump’s Rollback on Greenhouse Gases to Cause Confusion, Could Add Costs
The Trump administration’s decision to overturn an Obama-era legal analysis underpinning greenhouse gas rules will sow confusion and add costs for businesses and investors alike, shareholder advocates and portfolio managers say. U.S. President Donald Trump, who has called climate change …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 4:01 PM |
Digital MGA Honeycomb Insurance Launches in Oregon
Digital MGA Honeycomb Insurance has begun writing policies in Oregon. The launch is Honeycomb’s 21st state in a national expansion. Honeycomb touts its rapid quoting for individual properties and that agents in states supported by Honeycomb can submit full schedules …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 2:23 PM |
Chinese Insurer Owner to Sell NYC’s Waldorf Astoria After Acclaimed Renovation
The Waldorf Astoria hotel on Manhattan’s Park Avenue is coming up for sale following an extensive renovation. Real estate investment bank Eastdil Secured is expected to bring the hotel to market on behalf of the hotel’s Chinese owners, according to …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 2:16 PM |
Markets/Coverages: Re/Insurer Canopius Launches Natural Resources Team
Canopius, the international specialty and property/casualty re/insurer, has announced the creation of its consolidated Natural Resources team in response to market demand. The team encompasses energy, heavy industry and construction to better reflect how brokers in these classes allocate business. …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 11:50 AM |
Portugal Deadly Floods Force Evacuations, Collapse Main Highway
Thousands of people fled their homes in central Portugal after rising waters burst through the banks of the Mondego River, flooding roads, collapsing critical infrastructure and leaving vast areas of farmland under water. At least 3,000 people were evacuated in …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 11:22 AM |
AXIAN Bets on Insurance to Deepen Risk Underwriting in Africa
AXIAN Group, a pan-African conglomerate spanning telecommunications, energy, real estate, fintech and financial services, is expanding into insurance underwriting to tap the world’s least covered regions. The group, which generated $2.75 billion in revenue in 2024, has launched VIA Insurance …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 10:59 AM |
Bus Crash Involving Iowa College Baseball Team Leaves One Dead, 32 Injured
A bus carrying an Iowa community college baseball team crashed and overturned in a ditch on Wednesday, Feb. 11, killing one person and injuring 32 others onboard. The crash involved a bus carrying Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team and …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 7:46 AM |
People Moves: Unison Risk Advisors Names O’Sullivan as Chief People Officer
Unison Risk Advisors announced the appointment of Nicole L. O’Sullivan as chief people officer. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, O’Sullivan will lead the firm’s human capital strategy, supporting talent, leadership, and culture initiatives across Unison’s growing platform. O’Sullivan joins Unison with …
POSTED FEBRUARY 12, 2026 7:16 AM |