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DSP Insurance Services, a Schaumburg, Illinois-based agency, is standing out by choosing to grow from within rather than selling to bigger firms. While many agencies its size are being acquired, DSP is focused on staying independent and investing in its own people. Taylor Virgil, president of DSP, says the agency spends a lot of time … Read more

A French court ruled that energy company TotalEnergies misled the public with its 2021 advertising by claiming it could reach carbon neutrality by 2050. This is the first time France’s greenwashing law has been applied to a major energy firm. The court ordered TotalEnergies to remove misleading statements about carbon neutrality and its role in … Read more

Cyberattacks across North America are growing bigger and more connected, raising questions about whether cyber insurance is prepared for today’s risks. Over the past year, there have been major ransomware and supply chain incidents that shut down critical infrastructure and hit big retailers in the US and Canada. These attacks show how digital systems are … Read more

Anthony Slimowicz, the Chief Operating Officer of MGA and Specialty Risk at Amynta Group, recently shared his thoughts on how the specialty program market is changing. In a conversation with Insurance Business, Slimowicz talked about the main forces driving growth in this area and the skills companies need to succeed. Specialty programs have been growing … Read more

Mergers and acquisitions among insurance agencies are picking up speed again, but a common problem is causing headaches after the deals close: errors and omissions (E&O) claims related to the integration process. The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, known as the Big “I,” has put a spotlight on this issue, warning that many … Read more

A recent and intense marine heat wave in 2023 has wiped out two crucial coral species on Florida’s Coral Reef, researchers report. These species, known as elkhorn and staghorn corals, once played a vital role in building and expanding the reef that stretches 350 miles along Florida’s southeastern and southern coasts. The loss is significant … Read more

The Trump administration is preparing a plan to open nearly all U.S. coastal waters to new offshore oil drilling, even though many state governors and local leaders oppose it. This proposal would reverse previous restrictions, including areas near the Southeast coast that President Trump himself moved to protect during his 2020 reelection campaign. According to … Read more

Two major moves have been made in the insurance world, with Aon and ACORD Solutions Group announcing new key appointments aimed at growth and innovation. Aon plc has named Andrew Secker as the EMEA chief client officer for Reinsurance Solutions. Secker, who has been with Aon for over 20 years, will focus on improving how … Read more

Aviva, the UK’s largest insurance company, is gearing up to grow its presence in the US commercial insurance market by launching a new surplus lines operation in New York City. The company plans to start this new business in the second quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval. This move is part of Aviva’s effort to … Read more

Layoffs have become a regular part of the U.S. workforce landscape, with serious effects on both those who leave and those who stay behind, according to a recent study by Careerminds. The report sheds light on how layoffs impact company reputations, employee morale, and retention. The research, based on surveys conducted in late 2025 with … Read more