Major trends shaping construction insurance

Ryan Powers, the Senior Vice President and head of construction at QBE North America, recently shared his thoughts on some big changes happening in the construction insurance world. In a recent interview on Insurance Business TV, Powers talked about current trends, the risks involved, and why there’s still room to be hopeful. One of the … Read more

Insurance executive urges immediate deescalation in Minnesota

A group of over 60 top business leaders in Minnesota, including a leading US insurance executive, has spoken out in response to rising tensions following the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. The CEOs sent an open letter urging officials at all levels—federal, state, and local—to work together … Read more

WalkerHughes Insurance Expands Midwest Platform with Indiana’s Brady Benefits

WalkerHughes Insurance has expanded its reach in the Midwest by bringing Brady Benefits, a Fort Wayne-based employee benefits brokerage, into its growing platform. Brady Benefits, known for its expertise in group health and ancillary benefits, is led by industry veteran Matt Brady. The team is well-regarded in the Fort Wayne community for its strong service … Read more

Insurers elevate standards for risk disclosures.

Insurance buyers in many industries are facing tougher rules and more demands for detailed risk information, according to a recent report from Alliant Insurance Services. The report shows that insurers are getting stricter about pricing, coverage limits, and how they assess risk, making it harder for companies to get insurance. This shift affects a broad … Read more

Commercial insurance renewal rates remain high.

Most U.S. commercial insurance lines saw their premium renewal rates rise in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the Ivans Index. While increases persisted, some lines showed signs of slowing compared to earlier in the year. Looking at the year-over-year figures, nearly all major commercial insurance types experienced higher renewal … Read more

Insurers support the early extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program.

Lawmakers are starting to review a bill that would extend the federal terrorism insurance program, and one major insurance group is already showing strong support. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is backing the House Financial Services Committee’s move to consider H.R. 7128, known as the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. This bill … Read more

The MEMIC Group to Acquire The Dakota Group Along with Risk Administration Services

The MEMIC Group, a specialist in workers’ compensation insurance, is set to grow significantly after agreeing to buy The Dakota Group along with its affiliated companies. This deal will combine the two businesses and create one of the largest multi-state workers’ compensation providers in the U.S. By 2025, the new combined company expects to handle … Read more