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The cyber insurance market is seeing some of its lowest premiums in years, but that doesn’t mean the risks are getting any easier to manage. Industry leaders warn this drop in prices comes at a time when cyber threats, especially those powered by artificial intelligence (AI), are growing faster than security measures can keep up. … Read more

High-net-worth insurance is facing big challenges as the risks tied to wealthy lifestyles and assets grow faster than traditional insurance models can handle. Celia Santana, president and CEO of Personal Risk Management Solutions, LLC, and president-elect of the Private Risk Management Association, shared insights about how this market is shifting. Wealthy clients often have huge … Read more

Poland’s insurer PZU SA is planning to play a big role in funding the country’s major energy and infrastructure projects once it merges with Bank Pekao SA. The merger, expected to wrap up by mid-2026, aims to unlock about 20 billion zloty (around $5.5 billion) in capital, part of which PZU’s CEO Andrzej Klesyk wants … Read more

Bridgehaven Europe Holdings Ltd., a UK-based insurer specializing in commercial and specialty lines, is set to acquire Dublin’s SureStone Insurance DAC. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, and the acquisition still needs regulatory approval before it can be finalized. SureStone, which has been in runoff since the end of 2019, focused on … Read more

Construction projects are facing more challenges than ever in 2025. Contractors are dealing with rising costs, longer schedules, and tougher demands from clients. These issues don’t just push back completion dates—they also cut into profits, hurt trust with clients, and strain relationships with subcontractors. Damien Hayden, a loss control specialist at Central Insurance, has been … Read more

Volante Global, an international Lloyd’s syndicate and managing general agent owned by fintech giant Acrisure, has named Demian Smith as its new chief executive officer. Smith brings over 25 years of experience in the reinsurance and insurance sectors. Starting his career in 1995, Smith has worked extensively across both broking and underwriting. He has a … Read more

Starting next year, Americans using the federal health insurance marketplace will face much higher premiums. Insurers have finalized rates that could push costs up by an average of 30 percent for 2026, the biggest jump since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began in 2014. This change affects about 17 million people who rely on Healthcare.gov … Read more

In a stunning theft that shook the art world, a set of priceless royal jewels vanished from the Louvre Museum in Paris in 2025. Valued at around €88 million (roughly $102 million), the stolen items include historic tiaras and earrings once belonging to Queen Marie-Amélie and Queen Hortense. The French government confirmed that these treasures … Read more

Federal regulators have turned their attention back to Tesla, this time focusing on a new update to its driver-assistance software called “Mad Max.” Early users report that this mode lets Tesla cars drive faster and make sharper maneuvers than before. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reached out to Tesla for information about … Read more

AXA has won a legal battle against Santander over compensation linked to mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) policies from before 2005. The dispute, which unfolded at London’s High Court in 2021, centers on policies originally sold by GE Capital Bank—part of General Electric until Santander took it over in 2009. AXA took action after facing … Read more