Court halts Lindberg’s attempt to loosen control over $1.2 billion insurance empire

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has confirmed strict limits on how businessman Greg E. Lindberg and his affiliated companies can handle certain assets, keeping a close eye on their activities to protect insurance policyholders. On December 17, 2025, the court upheld a key receivership ruling and rejected Lindberg’s attempt to challenge an expanded restraining … Read more

If the AI ‘bubble’ bursts, could boards be held accountable?

As the world pours billions into artificial intelligence, questions arise about whether the AI surge might be inflating a bubble—and what that could mean for company leaders if things don’t turn out as hoped. A recent report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development predicts the global AI market could skyrocket to $4.8 … Read more

Construction Equipment Breakdown: How to Handle It When Your Machinery Fails on Site

Construction projects run on tight schedules, and when equipment breaks down, those schedules often fall apart. Equipment failure remains one of the leading reasons for delays in construction, causing safety risks and costly downtime. In fact, a survey by the Project Management Institute found that nearly three-quarters of contractors regularly face project delays. Jim Johnson, … Read more

Ways Carriers and Brokers Can Collaborate More Effectively

Anurag Batta from Bridge Specialty Group recently joined Insurance Business TV for a chat about how insurance carriers and brokers can work better together. He shared his thoughts on closing protection gaps and highlighted some of the biggest opportunities in the Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance market. The conversation focused on how carriers and brokers … Read more

Season’s Greetings from Insurance Business

As the holiday season approaches, Insurance Business has a message of thanks for its readers. The publication has enjoyed a record-breaking year in 2025, with a big rise in readership and several industry awards recognizing both the publication itself and some of its journalists. This success is largely credited to the ongoing support from its … Read more

Peloton Required to Address Shareholder Lawsuit Regarding Post-Pandemic Prospects

A federal appeals court has ruled that Peloton Interactive must face a lawsuit claiming it misled shareholders by hiding extra inventory as the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact waned. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan reversed a lower court’s decision, allowing investors to pursue claims that Peloton made false statements that inflated its stock … Read more

Ford to Recall Hundreds of Thousands of Vehicles Due to Instrument Panel and Leak Problems

Ford Motor Company is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the U.S. due to multiple safety concerns, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recalls cover issues ranging from faulty instrument panel displays to brake fluid leaks and problems with tail lights and airbags. One major recall involves more than 355,000 … Read more