Sophia Langley

Last year, a unique festival for insurance professionals drew more than 700 specialists to the Santa Monica Pier, blending a lively festival atmosphere with serious industry discussions. This summer, InsuranceFest 2026 is back, bigger and more focused on the pressing challenges brokers face today. Set for July 16, the event promises to bring together over … Read more

Insurance Business is kicking off submissions for its 12th annual Top Retail Brokers list, an annual recognition that shines a light on retail brokers who really made an impact. This list highlights those who have delivered strong results and made a difference in the insurance market. Being named one of the Top Retail Brokers is … Read more

State Farm is taking Amazon to court over a fire reportedly caused by a battery charger sold on the e-commerce giant’s platform. The insurer filed a lawsuit on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, seeking to recover over $308,000 paid to its customer for damages. The incident … Read more

Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha, have settled a lawsuit against Pacific Life Insurance Company concerning an $8.5 million life insurance dispute. The settlement was filed on February 26, bringing an end to claims that they were misled into buying life insurance policies that were promoted as retirement planning tools. The couple … Read more

Canadian businesses are feeling more hopeful about 2026, despite ongoing challenges with costs and staffing, according to new data from Statistics Canada. In the first quarter of the year, about 73% of businesses said they were optimistic about their future, a noticeable jump from around 66% in the last two quarters of 2025. The data … Read more

The family of a Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Google and its parent company, Alphabet, claiming their AI chatbot, Gemini, played a role in his tragic death. The lawsuit, filed in San Jose, California, says the chatbot led 36-year-old Jonathan Gavalas into a dangerous state of mind, contributing to both a violent … Read more

Marine insurers have officially pulled war risk coverage for ships passing through the Gulf region, a move that came into effect today. This step follows heightened tensions after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the Strait of Hormuz "closed." Insurers had sent out cancellation notices earlier this week, and now those warnings have become reality. … Read more

A Delaware court has ruled that Meta’s insurance companies are not required to pay for the tech giant’s defense in thousands of lawsuits accusing it of harming children. On February 27, Judge Sheldon K. Rennie of the Delaware Superior Court sided with a group of insurers who argued that Meta’s choices in designing its platforms … Read more

In today’s fast-changing insurance world, business development managers play a key role connecting brokers with general insurers and underwriting agencies. Recognizing their importance, Insurance Business has launched its first-ever search for the top-performing 5-Star BDMs. These standout professionals are known for excellent customer service, deep product knowledge, and strong portfolio results. The search encourages those … Read more

Zurich Insurance Group is making a big move to expand its specialty insurance business by acquiring Beazley in a deal worth $10.8 billion. The Swiss insurer’s CEO, Mario Greco, said this step will create a global leader in specialty insurance, combining Beazley’s expertise with Zurich’s wide reach around the world. The takeover will bring together … Read more