Man Admits to Arson at Two Minnesota Mosques

A Minnesota man has admitted to starting fires at two mosques earlier this year. Jackie Rahm Little, 38, pleaded guilty to federal charges related to setting fires at the Masjid Al-Rahma Mosque in Bloomington and the Masjid Omar Islamic Center in Minneapolis. The incidents happened in April 2023. On April 24, Little set a fire … Read more

“Our top priority is independence,” says Ames & Gough’s new CEO as the firm plans growth amid consolidation pressures.

In a move that reflects steady growth and a clear vision for the future, Ames & Gough has announced a key leadership change. Matthew B. Gough, who has been with the Washington, DC-based specialty insurance brokerage since 2001, has stepped into the role of chief executive officer. This shift, effective as of January 2026, comes … Read more

How else can carriers and brokers support one another?

Mike Gulla, CEO of Adaptive Insurance, recently shared his thoughts on how insurance brokers and carriers can better support each other to improve their work together. In a recent interview on Insurance Business TV, Gulla discussed ways the two groups can collaborate more effectively, especially within the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market, which continues to … Read more

Electric Tractors Catch On with Farmers Pursuing Environmentally Friendly Alternatives

Last month, a group of farmers gathered inside an indoor horseback riding ring in Michigan to try out a new electric tractor. Developed by researchers at Michigan State University over more than two years, the tractor offered a surprisingly quick acceleration and a whisper-quiet motor that caught many of the farmers’ attention. Farmers shared their … Read more

Expanding Coverage, Increasing Losses: Exploring the Escalating D&O Challenges for VCs

Venture capital firms are facing a new challenge in the world of directors and officers (D&O) insurance. Once seen as low-risk, these firms now find themselves dealing with more claims and rising legal expenses. This change is linked to the roles venture partners play on portfolio company boards, financial troubles within startups, and the broad … Read more

Insurers Are Adjusting to PFAS — What Brokers Need to Know

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," continue to spark concern in the environmental insurance world. Though insurers are getting more comfortable with the risks, PFAS still creates challenges in coverage and claims. Jared Dubrowsky, executive vice president of environmental at Howden US, explained that while PFAS used to be a little-known … Read more