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A quieter corner of the insurance world has seen a surprising boost from former President Donald Trump’s trade policies, but a looming Supreme Court decision could shake things up. The case at hand questions whether the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were legal. The court’s ruling, expected by February 20, … Read more

The Arkansas Insurance Department (AID) has issued a bulletin to remind insurance companies about the yearly deadline for submitting pharmacy network adequacy data. Released on February 3, 2026, the bulletin clarifies the ongoing requirement for insurers using pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to report this information annually under state regulation 23 CAR part 146. Insurers must … Read more

Missouri’s Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) has issued a new reminder to insurance companies operating in the state. On February 4, the DCI released Insurance Bulletin 26-03, which outlines the required annual reporting that insurers must complete. The bulletin points companies to Appendix A and the department’s website for detailed guidelines, deadlines, and legal … Read more

Families whose lawsuits claim that Tylenol or its generic versions caused autism in their children are asking a federal appeals court to reconsider after President Donald Trump recently advised pregnant women to avoid the painkiller. The appeals involve hundreds of cases that were dismissed last year due to a lack of solid scientific evidence connecting … Read more

A court in Ohio has ordered Markham Machine Co. Inc. and its owner, James Markham, to pay back over $134,000 to their company retirement plan after breaking federal law. The U.S. Department of Labor brought the case, pointing out that the company failed to forward employee contributions and loan repayments meant for the retirement plan … Read more

An Ohio police officer is facing a federal lawsuit over the fatal shooting of a pregnant Black woman two years ago, with claims that he was not properly trained or supervised. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, names Blendon Township and its police chief, tied to the August 2023 shooting of Ta’Kiya Young in a Columbus suburb … Read more

Monarch E&S president Yiana Stavrakis says the key to making Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance work in any market is transparency with clients. In a recent interview, she shared insights on how brokers can approach tough conversations and deliver difficult news while maintaining trust. Stavrakis stressed that honesty helps clients understand the challenges in the … Read more

Insurance Business America is now accepting nominations for Rising Stars 2026, a program that highlights young professionals making a real difference in the insurance industry. Whether you want to nominate yourself or a colleague, you have until Friday, March 6 to submit your entry by filling out an online form. A panel of independent experts … Read more

The market for specialty insurance claims is growing fast, especially in Asia, as economies expand and assets become more complicated. Claims involving aviation accidents, offshore energy issues, marine incidents, and complex engineering are happening more often, costing more, and crossing borders. At the same time, extreme weather is causing bigger losses to marine and energy … Read more

Strong storms hit eastern Oklahoma on Tuesday afternoon, ripping part of the roof off a hospital in Sallisaw and forcing some patients to be moved for safety. The Northeastern Health System hospital had about nine patients evacuated after a section of its roof was torn away, causing water to leak into the building. Fortunately, no … Read more