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RB Jones, a managing general underwriter within the H.W. Kaufman Group, has appointed Michael Hattaway as president to lead its underwriting operations. Hattaway will oversee the company’s marine, energy, property, and professional liability lines from New York City, reporting directly to H.W. Kaufman co-president Jodie Kaufman Davis. Hattaway brings nearly 20 years of experience in … Read more

The executive lines insurance market for 2026 is starting off quiet, with plenty of capacity, strong competition, and mostly steady prices. But while things seem calm on the surface, some important challenges are beginning to emerge. Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and costly again. New risks tied to artificial intelligence are popping up in … Read more

The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran is causing more than just physical damage—it’s creating a wave of insurance headaches linked to delays, cancellations, and rerouted journeys. This situation is hitting the marine and shipping sectors especially hard, as stuck ships and halted routes add layers of risk that insurers and brokers are watching … Read more

A new study challenges the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) reduces teamwork and social interaction at work. Instead, it shows that people who regularly use AI in their jobs are actually connecting more with their colleagues and spending less time working alone. The research comes from Gensler, which surveyed 16,400 office workers in 16 different … Read more

The insurance industry is moving more and more toward digital tools and virtual platforms. To keep up, companies are turning to smarter technology that makes their services faster and easier to use. Insurance Business is spotlighting the best companies in this space with its 5-Star Technology and Software Providers 2026 list. Professionals from around the … Read more

Chubb has been chosen as the main insurer in a new U.S. government-backed program aimed at keeping commercial shipping moving through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global energy supplies. This move comes amid ongoing conflict in the region, which has made shipping through the strait risky and unstable. The initiative is managed … Read more

Insurance brokers in the US are facing a changing market after years of fast growth. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain busy but are starting to slow down. In 2024, there were 847 announced brokerage deals—the third-highest ever recorded. By November 2025, more than 649 deals were announced, though the pace has eased compared to the … Read more

Rising tensions in the Middle East are driving up the demand for cyber insurance as businesses prepare for potential digital threats linked to the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. According to a recent survey by GlobalData, more insurance professionals expect cyber coverage to see the strongest growth compared to other commercial lines amid … Read more

The insurance world is mourning the loss of Thomas A. Lawson, a respected leader who dedicated more than 40 years to FM, a mutual insurer based in Rhode Island. Lawson, who led the company as president and CEO from 2015 to 2021 and later served as chairman until April 2024, was known for guiding FM … Read more

On International Women’s Day, several leading women in the insurance industry from around the world came together to talk about the big changes happening in their field. They shared their views on how new structures and policies are affecting women in insurance—both the good and the bad. The conversation also covered how artificial intelligence (AI) … Read more