Sophia Langley

Glenn Clark, president of Rockwood Insurance, says the relationship between carriers and Managing General Agents (MGAs) has changed a lot over the years. In the past, carriers held most of the power and set all the rules. But now, MGAs bring new strengths to the table, like capital, data, and product design. This has led … Read more

Greenland’s prime minister has made a surprising call for residents to start preparing in case of a military invasion. This unusual warning comes from a place more often linked to ice, storms, and isolation than conflict. Speaking in Nuuk on January 20, 2026, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized that while a conflict is unlikely, it … Read more

Specialist insurer CFC has named Christyn Yoast as its new global head of commercial. She is set to begin in January 2026 and will be based in New York as the company pushes forward with its international growth plans. CFC is in the middle of a big expansion period, opening new offices and launching new … Read more

The aviation insurance market faced a tough year in 2025. Insurers dealt with more claims, tricky risks, and new rules, according to a recent report by Gallagher Specialty. Airlines, especially those in the US or with big US exposure, saw insurers demand higher prices to cover growing losses. This shift came after years of insurers … Read more

Zurich Insurance Group has made a new offer to buy Beazley plc, proposing to pay 1,280 pence in cash for each Beazley share. This offer represents about a 56% premium over Beazley’s closing share price on January 16, 2026. Zurich’s updated bid comes after Beazley’s board rejected an earlier proposal of 1,230 pence per share, … Read more

Crypto insurance is still a small market, even though digital assets are growing fast. One big reason is that there isn’t enough solid data on losses, which makes it hard for insurers to set fair prices or offer confident coverage. Alex Krasnow, a blockchain and web3 insurance expert at IMA Financial Group, explained that while … Read more

Ames & Gough, a well-known insurance brokerage and risk management consultancy based in Washington, DC, has announced new leadership changes. Thomas Marchetti is stepping into the role of president, taking over from Matthew Gough, who will now serve as the company’s chief executive officer. Marchetti, who joined Ames & Gough in 2010, brings years of … Read more

Dan Spragg, president of Berkley Select, recently shared insights on how distribution and underwriting in insurance are evolving. Speaking with Insurance Business TV, Spragg highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence and the expansion of the excess and surplus (E&S) market. He also emphasized the importance of keeping strong connections with retail agents amid these … Read more

Allianz SE has teamed up with artificial intelligence company Anthropic to bring AI technology into the insurance giant’s daily operations. The deal, announced on January 9, 2026, aims to help Allianz improve its services, speed up processes, and set clear standards for accuracy. The partnership covers three main projects. The first will introduce Anthropic’s Claude … Read more

The Andover Companies have completed a major restructuring, officially changing to a mutual holding company (MHC) setup as of January 1, 2026. This move was approved by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance and supported by policyholders of both Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Company and Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Under the new structure, Merrimack Mutual … Read more