Trump Cancels San Francisco Crackdown Following Calls from Benioff and Huang

President Donald Trump announced he will not send federal troops to San Francisco following discussions with local leaders and prominent tech figures. The decision came after conversations with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang, and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. Trump shared on social media that friends in the area, including Benioff and … Read more

Tennessee captives grow as premium volume doubles

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reported another year of strong growth in the state’s captive insurance market, making 2025 the sixth straight year of expansion. This steady increase reinforces Tennessee’s role as a popular choice for businesses looking for alternative ways to manage risk. In 2025, Tennessee added five new captive insurance … Read more

Iran conflict strains global aviation insurance market

The rising conflict involving Iran is putting fresh pressure on the global aviation insurance market. This is impacting everything from policy pricing to how risks are assessed, especially in busy travel hubs like Singapore. As tensions grow, aviation insurers are feeling the strain both from immediate flight disruptions and longer-term challenges in war-related coverage. One … Read more

Investing in analytics delivers returns for P&C insurers.

Property and casualty insurers in North America that have invested in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence have seen better profits and faster growth compared to those that haven’t, according to a recent survey by global advisory firm WTW. The report highlights how embracing these technologies is starting to pay off in meaningful ways. WTW’s 2026 … Read more

Federal review intensifies the debate over abortion insurance coverage

The Trump administration has stepped up its fight over abortion coverage by launching federal investigations into 13 states. These states require certain health insurance plans, regulated at the state level, to include abortion services. The move targets how these mandates might conflict with a federal law known as the Weldon Amendment. The Weldon Amendment, part … Read more