Patricia Wells

WNA, a part of The Novolex organization, has been honored with the Lone Star Safety Award by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation. This recognition celebrates the company’s strong commitment to keeping its workplace safe and healthy. Located in Texas, WNA employs 123 people who make plastic stadium cups used all over … Read more

Two 20-year-old men in suburban Detroit were stopped before they could carry out a planned Halloween attack targeting LGBTQ+ bars, authorities announced Monday. The men, Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud, had obtained high-powered weapons and practiced shooting at gun ranges while scouting locations in Ferndale, a city known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community and annual … Read more

Insurtech company Lemonade reported a smaller net loss for the third quarter of 2025, with a loss of about $37.5 million compared to $67.7 million in the same period last year. This improvement comes alongside a boost in revenue and gross profit, which rose 42% and 113% respectively compared to Q3 2024. Despite these gains, … Read more

John Lupica, a longtime leader at Chubb Group, is set to retire at the end of this year. Lupica has served as vice chairman of Chubb Group and executive chair of North America Insurance, playing a key role in overseeing the company’s strategy and governance in the region. Lupica has been with the company for … Read more

AXA XL and Fidelis Insurance Group have announced key leadership changes in their UK operations, strengthening their teams as they face an evolving insurance landscape. Starting November 1, 2025, Sabrina Lahrmann takes over as Head of International Property for AXA XL’s UK and Lloyd’s business. Based in London, Lahrmann brings over 20 years of experience … Read more

More than 350 EZLynx users gathered recently at Applied Net 2025 for a lively event full of learning, sharing, and new ideas. The conference brought together EZLynx customers and over 50 team members to connect and explore fresh tools designed to make insurance agencies run more smoothly. Attendees had access to over 25 sessions tailored … Read more

A faculty adviser at Indiana University has taken the university to court after he was fired over a dispute involving the student newspaper’s homecoming print edition. James Rodenbush says his free speech and due process rights were violated when he refused to block all news stories from that issue. Rodenbush, who advised the Indiana Daily … Read more

Trinity Couriers Inc., a San Antonio delivery company, has admitted to cheating on its workers’ compensation insurance. The Texas Department of Insurance revealed that the company purposely reported lower payroll numbers to Texas Mutual Insurance Company from 2016 to 2018. This allowed them to pay less for coverage than they actually should have. The company … Read more

The Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) has chosen Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance (ORLSI) to be its official provider for lawyers’ malpractice insurance. This new partnership will bring improved coverage options and several new benefits to LSBA members starting January 2026. Through this collaboration, the LSBA Insurance Program will offer perks such as a claims-free … Read more

Gary Anderson has stepped down as the chief executive officer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), the organization announced late last week. Anderson officially left the role on October 29 to pursue other opportunities. Taking over as interim CEO is Jeff Johnston, the NAIC’s Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer. Johnston has been with the … Read more