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Big insurance brokerages around the world have been quietly changing their leadership teams in recent years. Firms like Marsh, Aon, WTW, Howden, and Gallagher have shuffled key people in important roles such as regional CEOs, country heads, and leaders of major business segments. While it might seem like normal management moves from the outside, these … Read more

In recent years, State Farm Ventures, the investment arm of America’s largest auto insurer, has shifted its focus in venture investing. Between 2019 and April 2025, companies backed by State Farm Ventures raised a total of $1.66 billion from various investors. However, the type of businesses receiving funding has changed significantly. Early on, from 2019 … Read more

The insurance market in the United States is led by a group of companies that stand out for their size, stability, and coverage options. As of 2025, the top 10 insurance companies by market share reveal a mix of well-known names and specialized firms, each with unique strengths and offerings. At the front is State … Read more

Nearly seven weeks after the tragic flooding of the Guadalupe River on July 4 that took more than 130 lives, including 25 young girls and two teenage counselors at Camp Mystic, the Texas Legislature is moving forward with new laws aimed at preventing such a disaster from happening again. On Thursday, the families of the … Read more

The U.S. government has announced an immediate halt on issuing work visas for commercial truck drivers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared the news on X, saying the move aims to protect American lives and jobs. Rubio pointed to a growing number of foreign truck drivers on U.S. roads as a safety concern and a … Read more

Cameras have become a common part of daily life, and fleet operators are no different. Once used mainly for security in stores, onboard cameras are now essential tools in vehicles, helping keep fleets safe and efficient. The use of video telematics in fleets is growing fast, with the number of video units expected to more … Read more

A tour bus carrying 54 people back to New York City from Niagara Falls crashed on an interstate highway in Pembroke, New York, on Friday, killing five passengers and injuring many others. The bus rolled onto its side shortly before 12:30 p.m. on the eastbound side of Interstate 90, about 25 miles east of Buffalo. … Read more

Multidistrict litigation (MDL) is quietly reshaping the legal and insurance landscape in the United States. Originally just a procedural tool for lawyers, MDL now plays a major role in handling large groups of related lawsuits in federal courts. This method allows similar claims—often tied to mass disasters or product exposures—to be grouped together under one … Read more

A rare and serious earthquake advisory has been issued for northern Japan after a series of strong quakes shook areas including Aomori, Hokkaido, and the surrounding coastline this week. The alert is the first of its kind from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and warns of a possible “megaquake” with a magnitude of 8.0 or … Read more

US authorities have taken control of a massive oil tanker near Venezuela’s coast, President Donald Trump announced on December 10, 2025. This is one of the largest tankers ever seized by the US and marks a significant step in the effort to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government. Speaking at the White House, Trump described … Read more