Sophia Langley

Willis, part of the WTW group, has named Louie Clarke as its new global head of claims strategy and execution within the Risk & Broking division. The announcement came on Monday, signaling a key leadership change at the company. Clarke, who will be based in London, will lead the development and rollout of claims services … Read more

Next week, Sotheby’s will auction Gustav Klimt’s stunning Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, a six-foot painting rich in both beauty and history. The piece, expected to sell for over $150 million, ranks among the most expensive artworks ever sold. But beyond the auction excitement, the question arises: how do you insure a painting with such a … Read more

Macquarie analysts expect that QBE, the Australian insurer listed on the ASX, may announce a ongoing share buyback program in February. This move is seen as a way for the company to manage its excess cash, which currently sits at over US$300 million and could grow to US$600 million by the end of the financial … Read more

One of the country’s biggest auto insurers is under fire for allegedly making robocalls without getting the proper consent from consumers. Yevonne Powers filed a class-action lawsuit against Liberty Mutual Insurance on November 5, 2025, in a Massachusetts federal court. She claims the company repeatedly called her cell phone with prerecorded messages, despite her number … Read more

The Trump administration is continuing its fight to withhold full food stamp benefits from states during the ongoing government shutdown. This comes after a lower court order last week demanded the use of $4 billion from another fund to pay for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in full, CNN reports. With nearly 42 million … Read more

Fela Abioye, managing director at The Hartford, recently shared his thoughts on some of the big changes happening in the insurance world. Speaking on Insurance Business TV, he talked about the challenge of bringing in young talent and why it’s important to attract fresh, exciting people to the industry. He also highlighted the role of … Read more

An Indiana bank is suing its insurer after falling victim to a loan fraud involving someone pretending to be an NFL player. The case raises important questions about insurance coverage in the digital age. First Farmers Bank & Trust Co. filed a lawsuit against Berkley Insurance Company in federal court, following the denial of a … Read more

Allstate has filed a lawsuit accusing a group of Texas medical clinics and providers of inflating injury claims related to car accidents. The insurer claims these clinics charged for unnecessary treatments and used questionable billing tactics from mid-2019 through 2023. The lawsuit targets Foundation Physicians Group, Prime Imaging Partners, Complete Pain Solutions, Memorial MRI & … Read more

Funding for cyber insurance in the managing general agent (MGA) sector softened significantly in 2025, with fewer deals and smaller investment rounds, according to new data from the QualRisk Cyber Insurance Center (QCC). Publicly disclosed funding dropped to $49 million last year, down from $87 million in 2024. The latest QCC report highlights a trend … Read more

Aquarian Capital is set to acquire Brighthouse Financial in a deal valued at about $4.1 billion. The agreement, announced on November 7, 2025, involves Aquarian purchasing Brighthouse shares for $70 each in an all-cash offer. The deal is expected to wrap up sometime in 2026. However, it still needs approval from Brighthouse’s common stockholders and … Read more