Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Surge of Insurance Capital Into Private Markets Boosts Hiring, Pay Deals

The surge of insurance capital into private markets is boosting hiring and pay deals in the sector despite recent jitters, with senior managing directors asking for pay packets of $2.5 million and above. Those are some of the findings in …


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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tycoon Richard Li’s Bolttech Is Said in Talks to Buy MoneyHero

Bolttech Holdings Ltd. is in talks to buy Nasdaq-listed MoneyHero Ltd., people familiar with the matter said, a move that would combine two financial technology firms backed by billionaire Richard Li. Closely held Bolttech is doing due diligence and valuation …


Tycoon Richard Li’s Bolttech Is Said in Talks to Buy MoneyHero
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Description: Bolttech Holdings Ltd. is in talks to buy Nasdaq-listed MoneyHero Ltd., people familiar with the matter said, a move that would combine two financial technology firms backed by billionaire Richard Li. Closely held Bolttech is doing due diligence and valuation …
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Category: International & Reinsurance News
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Amex, Deere, J&J Abandon Board Diversity Rule, Activist Says

American Express Co., Deere & Co. and Johnson & Johnson have dropped diversity criteria for selecting new board directors, according to a conservative shareholder activist group. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is considering a similar change, Bloomberg confirmed earlier this week. …


Amex, Deere, J&J Abandon Board Diversity Rule, Activist Says
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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:12:00 +0000
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tesla Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Anti-American Bias in Hiring, Judge Rules

A U.S. judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Tesla of discriminating against American citizens in hiring so it can pay less to foreign workers, but said he was skeptical that the software engineer who sued would prevail. U.S. …


Tesla Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Anti-American Bias in Hiring, Judge Rules
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Description: A U.S. judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Tesla of discriminating against American citizens in hiring so it can pay less to foreign workers, but said he was skeptical that the software engineer who sued would prevail. U.S. …
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Florida OIR Slams Committee-Approved Clearinghouse Bill Changes as ‘Illusory’

With no debate and little discussion, a final Florida House committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would set up a clearinghouse to help move commercial policies out of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. and into surplus lines carriers. The House …


Florida OIR Slams Committee-Approved Clearinghouse Bill Changes as ‘Illusory’
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Wynn Resorts Says Hackers Stole Employee Data

Wynn Resorts on Tuesday said hackers had obtained employee data and that the company was investigating the breach. Michael Weaver, Wynn’s chief communications officer, said in an email Tuesday that the company learned that “an unauthorized third party acquired certain …


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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

TWIA Board Sets $4.3B as 1-in-50 Probable Maximum Loss for 2026 Storm Season

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s board voted to finalize $4.3 billion as the association’s 1-in-50 probable maximum loss for the 2026 storm season. The 1:50 PML, the level of losses that would be expected to be exceeded on an annual …


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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Deep-Sea Tech Being Deployed to Find Sunken Fishing Boat Off Massachusetts

A coalition of authorities is deploying technology to try to locate the wreck of a fishing boat that sank last month off Massachusetts, killing all seven aboard. But winter weather and sea conditions have thus far slowed their efforts. The …


Deep-Sea Tech Being Deployed to Find Sunken Fishing Boat Off Massachusetts
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Description: A coalition of authorities is deploying technology to try to locate the wreck of a fishing boat that sank last month off Massachusetts, killing all seven aboard. But winter weather and sea conditions have thus far slowed their efforts. The …
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Category: East News
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

People Moves: SAN Group Names Marcou; Underwood Joins Alliant

SAN Group Names Marcou Agency Growth Coach SAN Group, headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire, hired Lynn Marcou as agency growth coach, supporting member agencies across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Marcou provides hands-on coaching and strategic guidance to SAN …


People Moves: SAN Group Names Marcou; Underwood Joins Alliant
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tow Truck Operator and Used Car Dealer Sentenced for Car Theft Scheme

A tow truck operator and a used car dealer have bee sentenced for their roles in a motor vehicle theft scheme in New York. New York Attorney General Letitia Jame said an investigation by her office and the New York …


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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

California Vocational School CEO Charged in Worker Education Benefits Scheme

The CEO of a large California vocational return to work counseling center and his alleged co-conspirators were charges in a kickback and forgery scheme that drained injured workers’ educational benefits. Hazel Ortega, 54, of La Habra, and alleged co-conspirators Gemi …


California Vocational School CEO Charged in Worker Education Benefits Scheme
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Description: The CEO of a large California vocational return to work counseling center and his alleged co-conspirators were charges in a kickback and forgery scheme that drained injured workers’ educational benefits. Hazel Ortega, 54, of La Habra, and alleged co-conspirators Gemi …
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Trump Officials Accuse UCLA in Lawsuit of Ignoring Antisemitism

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil rights complaint alleging the University of California at Los Angeles created a hostile work environment for Jewish and Israeli employees. UCLA is accused in the lawsuit filed Tuesday of failing to prevent and …


Trump Officials Accuse UCLA in Lawsuit of Ignoring Antisemitism
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Description: The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil rights complaint alleging the University of California at Los Angeles created a hostile work environment for Jewish and Israeli employees. UCLA is accused in the lawsuit filed Tuesday of failing to prevent and …
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

WalkerHughes Acquires Ohio’s Sacksteder Worland Insurance Agency

WalkerHughes Insurance, a privately held, founder led retail insurance brokerage, announced its expansion into Ohio with the acquisition of Sacksteder Worland Insurance Agency based in Tiffin, Ohio. This partnership represents WalkerHughes’ fourth state of operation, adding to its established presence …


WalkerHughes Acquires Ohio’s Sacksteder Worland Insurance Agency
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Blizzard Caused Up to $38 Billion in Estimated Damage, Economic Loss: AccuWeather

The winter storm that brought several feet of snow and blizzard conditions to parts of the Northeast this week resulted in $34 billion to $38 billion in total damage and economic loss, according to a preliminary estimate from AccuWeather. More …


Blizzard Caused Up to $38 Billion in Estimated Damage, Economic Loss: AccuWeather
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Sompo Holdings Completes Acquisition of Aspen, Taking it Private

A wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (SIH) has finalized its $3.5 billion acquisition of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., taking the insurer private. Under the terms of the deal, which was first announced in August 2025, 100% of …


Sompo Holdings Completes Acquisition of Aspen, Taking it Private
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Description: A wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (SIH) has finalized its $3.5 billion acquisition of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., taking the insurer private. Under the terms of the deal, which was first announced in August 2025, 100% of …
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Category: International & Reinsurance News
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:21:11 +0000
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

California Seeks Injunction to Stop Amazon’s Alleged Stifling of Price Competition

California asked a state judge on Tuesday to stop Amazon.com from inflating prices for consumers through an alleged campaign to bully merchants not to sell goods more cheaply elsewhere. The state’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, sought a preliminary injunction in …


California Seeks Injunction to Stop Amazon’s Alleged Stifling of Price Competition
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Mexico’s Cartel Violence Could Hit Economy and Insurance Segment: AM Best

Ongoing violence from criminal groups in Mexico, which disrupted travel and attacked businesses in Puerto Vallarta during the weekend, could create headwinds for a country where tourism represents approximately 10% of the economy, AM Best said in a commentary. Violence …


Mexico’s Cartel Violence Could Hit Economy and Insurance Segment: AM Best
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Description: Ongoing violence from criminal groups in Mexico, which disrupted travel and attacked businesses in Puerto Vallarta during the weekend, could create headwinds for a country where tourism represents approximately 10% of the economy, AM Best said in a commentary. Violence …
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Category: International & Reinsurance News
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:11:34 +0000
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

People Moves: Rodriguez To Lead EPIC National Real Estate; AXA XL Names Carnazza Head of Construction Property, Americas; Wischmeyer Joins Marsh’s Digital Infrastructure Practice

EPIC Names Rodriguez National Real Estate Program Development Leader EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, headquartered in San Francisco, California, appointed Miranda Rodriguez to the newly created role of program development leader within its national real estate practice. Rodriguez will focus …


People Moves: Rodriguez To Lead EPIC National Real Estate; AXA XL Names Carnazza Head of Construction Property, Americas; Wischmeyer Joins Marsh’s Digital Infrastructure Practice
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Category: National News
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Premium Slowdown, Inflation Factors to Lead to Higher P/C Combined Ratio: AM Best

Success for the property/casualty industry in 2025 was marked by rate increases and investment income, but plateauing or softening rates in many lines of business in 2026 may pressure financial results in 2026, said AM Best. In a new report, …


Premium Slowdown, Inflation Factors to Lead to Higher P/C Combined Ratio: AM Best
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Waymo to Debut in Biggest Texas Cities After New York Setback

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo will start offering commercial robotaxi service in the three biggest cities in Texas, pushing ahead with its aggressive expansion plan after a recent setback in New York. The rollout of rides with no safety driver will begin …


Waymo to Debut in Biggest Texas Cities After New York Setback
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Mississippi Hospital System Closes All Clinics After Ransomware Attack

A ransomware attack forced the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close all of its roughly three dozen clinics around the state and cancel elective procedures for a second day on Friday, hobbling one of the state’s largest health care …


Mississippi Hospital System Closes All Clinics After Ransomware Attack
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Mexico Visitors Shaken as Cartel Death Fuels Travel Chaos

Despite assurances from President Claudia Sheinbaum and her security minister Monday that Mexico was returning to normal after a weekend of cartel violence, many vacationers to Puerto Vallarta and other cities still faced canceled flights and shelter-in-place warnings. The travel …


Mexico Visitors Shaken as Cartel Death Fuels Travel Chaos
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

NC House Fire That Killed Hamlin’s Father Ruled Accidental But Cause Unknown

The North Carolina house fire that killed NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s father and injured his mother has been ruled accidental but it’s still unclear what started it. A report released by Gaston County Emergency Management & Fire Services said the …


NC House Fire That Killed Hamlin’s Father Ruled Accidental But Cause Unknown
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

UK Sanctions New Zealand Insurer Maritime Mutual After Reuters Report

Britain on Tuesday sanctioned Maritime Mutual, the New Zealand-based marine insurer that was the subject of a Reuters special report into how it had helped in the trade of tens of billions of dollars of Iranian and Russian oil. “(Maritime …


UK Sanctions New Zealand Insurer Maritime Mutual After Reuters Report
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Over 2,000 Flights Canceled, 380,000 Homes Without Power as Storm Effects Continue

U.S. airlines canceled over 2,000 flights on Tuesday, far fewer than a day earlier, as a powerful winter storm that disrupted airports across the Northeast was expected to ease by evening, with strong winds expected to continue into the early …


Over 2,000 Flights Canceled, 380,000 Homes Without Power as Storm Effects Continue
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Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:21:23 +0000
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

FedEx Sues US for Refund on Trump’s Emergency Tariffs

Global transportation company FedEx filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a refund for President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, one of the highest profile moves to recover funds since the U.S. Supreme Court last week deemed …


FedEx Sues US for Refund on Trump’s Emergency Tariffs
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Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:08:32 +0000
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

EU’s Russia Sanctions Hit Roadblock Put Up by Hungary, Slovakia

The European Union failed to approve a fresh round of sanctions against Russia as Hungary and Slovakia halted the measures, laying bare divisions within the bloc as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year. Efforts by EU foreign ministers …


EU’s Russia Sanctions Hit Roadblock Put Up by Hungary, Slovakia
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

UK Targets Russian Oil Fleet With Biggest Sanctions Hit in Years

The UK government announced new sanctions on Russia’s so-called shadow oil fleet as it ramped up efforts to squeeze energy revenues funding the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. Britain targeted 175 companies in the 2Rivers network, according to a statement from …


UK Targets Russian Oil Fleet With Biggest Sanctions Hit in Years
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Category: International & Reinsurance News
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:43:33 +0000
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Oklahoma Captive insurance Program Adds 10 Insurers

The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) announced that its captive insurance program had another record year in 2025 with a net gain of 10 licensed captive insurers. Oklahoma has now surpassed its previous high of 73 captive insurers, which was set …


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Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:32 +0000
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Marsh Mulls Sale of PCS, Financial Risk Manager for Super Rich Asians

Marsh is exploring a sale of its financial risk manager and life insurance broker for high-net-worth individuals in Asia, according to people familiar with the matter. Marsh, formerly known as Marsh & McLennan Cos., is working with an adviser on …


Marsh Mulls Sale of PCS, Financial Risk Manager for Super Rich Asians
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Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:42:51 +0000
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