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Private security teams are still searching for survivors after the Greek-owned bulk carrier Eternity C sank in the Red Sea on Wednesday following an attack blamed on the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. EU’s maritime security operation, Operation Aspides, confirmed that ten people have been rescued so far. Among them are eight Filipino crew members and three … Read more

Leslie Nylund, national managing director at The Baldwin Group, says that trust is the foundation of successful relationships between brokers and insurance companies. Speaking on September 24, 2025, Nylund emphasized that this trust remains important no matter how the market changes, whether it’s hardening, softening, or swinging between the two. At Baldwin, the team refers … Read more

When people think about cyber attacks, they often picture big companies making headlines after a huge data breach. But the truth is, these attacks are quietly happening much closer to home—and small businesses are often the main targets. Hackers see small companies as easier to break into because they usually have fewer resources, less IT … Read more

Catherine Marincel, senior vice president at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, is highlighting a growing issue in the insurance world: many young professionals are strong with technical skills but lack important soft skills. She will lead a discussion on this topic next month at the Women in Insurance Summit in New York. Marincel explained that while … Read more

Threats against company leaders are rising sharply around the world, raising concerns among top security officials. This increase comes amid ongoing economic struggles, political divides, and the spread of false information online. A new report from Allied Universal reveals that 42% of chief security officers globally have noticed more violent threats aimed at their organization’s … Read more

McLarens, a global leader in claims services, has named Danny Miller as its new Chief Global Strategy Officer. This role is brand new at the company and signals McLarens’ push to grow and improve worldwide. Miller, based in Dallas, Texas, started immediately and will report directly to CEO Gary Brown. In his new position, Miller … Read more

Michigan’s Attorney General, Dana Nessel, has announced a $4.5 million settlement with six nursing homes in the Detroit area. These homes, owned by Villa Financial Services LLC and Villa Olympia Investment LLC, faced accusations of accepting public funds while providing poor care to their residents. The six facilities involved are Ambassador, Father Murray, Imperial, Regency, … Read more

More than 80% of homes in the U.S. are over 20 years old, and spending on commercial renovations is expected to jump by 67% by 2030. This surge shows just how much people and businesses are focused on fixing up and reusing existing spaces instead of building new ones. Renovations can bring old buildings back … Read more

Nebraska’s Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit accusing General Motors and its OnStar service of tracking drivers’ habits without their clear consent. According to the complaint, GM collected detailed driving data through telematics systems installed in its vehicles and then shared that information with insurance companies. This data was used to create “driving … Read more

The world of insurance claims is changing fast. Pete Macdonald, chief claims officer at Munich Re Specialty – North America, shared some insights about how the industry is adapting to new challenges. With over 20 years of experience, he says recent shifts in litigation, customer demands, and business teamwork have pushed the pace of change. … Read more