Sophia Langley

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the emergency tariffs put in place by the Trump administration, a decision that is set to ripple through the insurance industry and beyond. The court ruled 6-3 that the administration overstepped its powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), striking a significant blow to a key … Read more

On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s broad “Liberation Day” tariffs, a move that sent transportation and logistics stocks higher. The Court ruled 6–3 that Trump had overstepped his power by using emergency legislation to impose wide-ranging tariffs on imports. This decision removes the 10% tariff on many goods as well … Read more

President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is considering a limited military strike on Iran. This announcement has left markets and insurers uneasy as the United States builds up its largest military presence in the Middle East in more than 20 years. At a White House breakfast with U.S. governors, Trump acknowledged he was … Read more

The United States has sent a large number of military forces to the Middle East, marking the biggest deployment of American air power there since 2003. This buildup includes fighter jets like the F-16, F-22, and F-35, as well as multiple aircraft carriers. Long-range bombers, such as B-2s, could also be involved, operating either from … Read more

Four insurers are locked in a $25.5 million dispute after Delaware’s highest court refused to hear their appeal in a case involving Cigna. The disagreement centers on whether a demand from the U.S. Justice Department counts as a claim covered by Cigna’s insurance policies. The issue began with a 2016 investigation into Cigna’s submissions to … Read more

QBE, the global insurer based in Sydney, has reported one of its strongest financial performances in recent years. The company announced its full-year results on February 19, 2026, revealing a significant rise in profit, improved underwriting performance, and increased shareholder returns. For the fiscal year, QBE posted a statutory net profit after tax of US$2,157 … Read more

Aquiline Capital Partners has agreed to sell Relation Insurance Services, a major independent insurance brokerage in the United States, to private investment firm BayPine. The two companies confirmed they have signed a definitive agreement to complete the deal. Based in Chicago, Relation offers risk management and employee benefits consulting across the country. Founded in 2007, … Read more

A New York court has ruled that a demand letter threatening a lawsuit does not require an insurance company to provide a defense, even when the amount at stake exceeds $1 million. The dispute began in October 2020 when High Quality Organics found salmonella contamination in its dried parsley. The company alerted its customers, including … Read more

A new report sheds light on how Generation X employees are being overlooked in today’s workplaces, despite their unique role in connecting different age groups. Born between 1965 and 1980, Gen X sits between Baby Boomers and Millennials and has witnessed major shifts in technology and society, from the arrival of computers to the rise … Read more

The insurance industry is at a crucial turning point. Over the next three years, brokers must fully embrace digital technology or face growing challenges in cost, speed, and customer service. This urgency is the focus of InsuranceFest 2026, the largest specialty insurance event in the world, which will spotlight how firms can build, fund, and … Read more