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Jamieson Named President of Ryan Specialty’s SSRU as Stewart Steps Down
Ryan Specialty, the Chicago-based insurance group, announced that Heather M. Jamieson has been appointed president of Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting (SSRU), effective immediately, in a planned leadership transition. Toronto-based SSRU provides specialty coverage for large account, high hazard property and …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 1:25 PM |
AI Insurer MGT Expands Its Small Commercial Coverage to California
MGT, a company that calls itself an “AI-native neo-insurer,” is expanding to California to offer small business coverage. The company says its underwriting model allows it to evaluate risk at a fraction of the traditional cost while giving it a …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 1:15 PM |
Minnesota Man Indicted for Shooting a Firefighting Aircraft
A Minnesota man was indicted by a grand jury for shooting and damaging a firefighting aircraft that was fighting a forest fire. Daniel Christian Pettit, 48, of Portage Township, Minnesota, was indicted by a grand jury for one count of …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 12:44 PM |
Tech Update: Marsh Launches AI-Powered Platform to Cut Placement Times in London
Insurance broker Marsh announced the launch of an AI-powered platform designed to improve Marsh brokers’ operational efficiency and reduce placement times for clients in the London insurance market. Called “Broker WorkBench,” the platform combines streamlined workflows with intelligent data processing …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 12:37 PM |
From Smart Glasses to AI Pins, Privacy Fears Challenge Tech’s Next Big Bet
Companies betting AI devices will usher in a post-smartphone era are fueling privacy fears around the globe that could slow adoption of the emerging technology. The backlash against devices that can see, hear and respond to the world around them …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 12:35 PM |
Maridea Wealth Management Acquires Ohio’s River Cities and DFW Insurance
Maridea Wealth Management has acquired River Cities Financial Services and Dietz, Futrell & Walters Insurance, two affiliated firms based in Marietta, Ohio. The addition marks Maridea’s first presence in Ohio. DFW Insurance was founded in 1948 as an independent insurance …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 12:29 PM |
Lawsuit Blames Texas Abortion Ban for Woman’s Death
The family of a 37-year-old pregnant San Antonio woman who died of preeclampsia is claiming in a new lawsuit that the Texas’ abortion ban led to her death. The family of Tierra Walker, who died when she was 20 weeks …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 12:18 PM |
Texas Orders Halt to New Data Center Permits Pending Audit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the state’s environmental watchdog to withhold permits for new data centers until an audit of risks to the power grid is complete. No authorizations can be given until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 12:15 PM |
Markets/Coverages: MNK International North America Launches
MNK International, an independent Lloyd’s broker, said it launched MNK International North America, a new broking business that will provide North American producers and clients with access to specialist insurance solutions through the London and Bermuda markets. MNK International North …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 12:13 PM |
DoorDash Reaches $131.5 Million Settlement With NYC Over Delivery Workers’ Pay
DoorDash said on Tuesday it reached a $131.5 million settlement of a New York City government probe that found the food delivery company underpaid or waited too long to pay workers. The settlement with the city’s Department of Consumer and …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 11:59 AM |
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