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Two 20-year-old men in suburban Detroit were stopped before they could carry out a planned Halloween attack targeting LGBTQ+ bars, authorities announced Monday. The men, Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud, had obtained high-powered weapons and practiced shooting at gun ranges while scouting locations in Ferndale, a city known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community and annual

WNA, a part of The Novolex organization, has been honored with the Lone Star Safety Award by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation. This recognition celebrates the company’s strong commitment to keeping its workplace safe and healthy. Located in Texas, WNA employs 123 people who make plastic stadium cups used all over

Insurtech company Lemonade reported a smaller net loss for the third quarter of 2025, with a loss of about $37.5 million compared to $67.7 million in the same period last year. This improvement comes alongside a boost in revenue and gross profit, which rose 42% and 113% respectively compared to Q3 2024. Despite these gains,

John Lupica, a longtime leader at Chubb Group, is set to retire at the end of this year. Lupica has served as vice chairman of Chubb Group and executive chair of North America Insurance, playing a key role in overseeing the company’s strategy and governance in the region. Lupica has been with the company for

AXA XL and Fidelis Insurance Group have announced key leadership changes in their UK operations, strengthening their teams as they face an evolving insurance landscape. Starting November 1, 2025, Sabrina Lahrmann takes over as Head of International Property for AXA XL’s UK and Lloyd’s business. Based in London, Lahrmann brings over 20 years of experience

More than 350 EZLynx users gathered recently at Applied Net 2025 for a lively event full of learning, sharing, and new ideas. The conference brought together EZLynx customers and over 50 team members to connect and explore fresh tools designed to make insurance agencies run more smoothly. Attendees had access to over 25 sessions tailored

A faculty adviser at Indiana University has taken the university to court after he was fired over a dispute involving the student newspaper’s homecoming print edition. James Rodenbush says his free speech and due process rights were violated when he refused to block all news stories from that issue. Rodenbush, who advised the Indiana Daily

Trinity Couriers Inc., a San Antonio delivery company, has admitted to cheating on its workers’ compensation insurance. The Texas Department of Insurance revealed that the company purposely reported lower payroll numbers to Texas Mutual Insurance Company from 2016 to 2018. This allowed them to pay less for coverage than they actually should have. The company

The Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) has chosen Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance (ORLSI) to be its official provider for lawyers’ malpractice insurance. This new partnership will bring improved coverage options and several new benefits to LSBA members starting January 2026. Through this collaboration, the LSBA Insurance Program will offer perks such as a claims-free

Gary Anderson has stepped down as the chief executive officer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), the organization announced late last week. Anderson officially left the role on October 29 to pursue other opportunities. Taking over as interim CEO is Jeff Johnston, the NAIC’s Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer. Johnston has been with the

Afore Insurance Services, LLC has acquired Salzberg Insurance Agency, a well-established firm based in Norfolk, Virginia. Salzberg has been serving the Hampton Roads business community for 87 years. Although the financial details of the deal were not shared, this move marks a major step for Afore as it expands its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Three Dallas residents took the city to court this week, challenging dozens of local rules they say break a state law passed in 2023. This law, nicknamed the "Death Star" by its critics, stops cities and counties in Texas from making rules that go beyond what state law allows. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Denton

ReSource Pro, a company that supports operations in the insurance industry, has acquired Supportive Insurance Services (SIS), a firm based in Indiana that specializes in licensing and renewal services. The deal brings together SIS’s expertise in adjuster licensing and compliance with ReSource Pro’s existing services, such as surplus lines tax filings and corporate and franchise

Fifty years ago, the massive freighter Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior during a fierce storm, taking all 29 men on board with it. The ship, nearly 730 feet long and once the largest on the Great Lakes, disappeared on November 10, 1975, after leaving Superior, Wisconsin, the day before, loaded with 26,000 tons of

Encova Insurance, based in Columbus, Ohio, has announced two new vice president appointments. Zach Webber will lead as vice president of corporate actuarial, while Boppana Rao takes on the role of vice president for enterprise digitization, AI, and data. Webber brings nearly 20 years of experience working with both commercial and personal insurance lines. He

Traditional insurance, especially for property, is losing its edge as a reliable and affordable way to manage risk. Experts point out that many homeowners are now skipping insurance altogether because rates have soared to levels that just don’t make sense. In fact, about a quarter of homeowners in some areas are going without coverage, highlighting

Insurance companies are changing the way they handle workplace injury claims by using smart technology and expert teams to keep costs down and help workers recover faster. These companies are turning to artificial intelligence to look at billing data as it happens. This allows them to find the cheapest good-quality care options within their networks.

The insurance industry is facing tough challenges right now. Severe natural disasters, rising inflation, and high interest rates have led many companies to pull back coverage or refuse renewals. This leaves both insurance agents and customers in a bind, struggling to find the right policies and support. Amid these difficulties, technology—especially artificial intelligence (AI)—is starting

Cargo theft is on the rise and causing big headaches for truckers and logistics companies across the country. In fact, theft of goods being hauled by trucks jumped 27% in 2024, according to Verisk CargoNet data. Experts warn it’s likely to get even worse next year, with the National Insurance Crime Bureau forecasting another 22%

The Trump administration has unveiled a major nuclear energy deal that could bring $80 billion worth of new Westinghouse reactors to the U.S. This agreement, made with Westinghouse’s owners—Canada-based Cameco and Brookfield Asset Management—includes government support for financing and securing permits needed to build the reactors. In return, the U.S. government stands to gain up

Global commercial insurance rates continued to ease in the third quarter of 2025, with an overall drop of about 4%, according to John Doyle, president and CEO of Marsh McLennan. The decline was mainly led by property insurance costs. This marks a continuation of the softening trend seen in the previous quarter, which also recorded

Insurance broker Aon shared strong results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting $4.0 billion in revenue, up 7% from $3.7 billion in the same quarter last year. This steady growth matched last year’s organic revenue gain but exceeded what Wall Street analysts had expected. Aon’s net income for the quarter also saw a significant

AM Best has kept its Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) for NASW Insurance Co. (NASWIC), based in Washington, D.C., but the ratings remain under review with negative implications. This means there’s some uncertainty about the company’s future. NASWIC has a strong balance sheet and solid operating

Thick smoke filled the air over Gregory, Texas, on Wednesday evening as a wildfire known as the Mill Fire spread through this small community about 150 miles southeast of San Antonio. Firefighters managed to contain roughly half of the 15-acre blaze, but residents in the northern part of town were told to leave their homes

A North Dakota judge has cut the damages Greenpeace must pay a pipeline company to $345 million, roughly half of what a jury had originally awarded. The case involves protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline that took place nearly ten years ago near the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s reservation. The lawsuit was brought by

Sara Hays has been named the new Executive Director of the Texas State Office of Risk Management (SORM). She will officially start her role on November 17, 2025. Hays brings with her a wealth of experience from her years in state government. She has worked as Chief of Staff for two state representatives and served

Detroit has agreed to pay $5.85 million to settle a lawsuit over the death of Janice Bauer, a 67-year-old pedestrian who was hit by a city bus while crossing a downtown crosswalk in June 2023. The case involves the same bus driver, Geraldine Johnson, who had been involved in a previous fatal accident in 2015.

On October 14, 2025, PGM Solutions expanded its Home Factors platform with new features aimed at helping insurance companies better understand home risks. The update includes details about electrical panel locations, how old roofs are and their expected remaining life, and the types of plumbing materials used in homes. These additions bring the platform closer

Philadelphia Insurance Companies has made its biggest move yet by buying the Collector Vehicle Division from Ignyte Insurance, a company backed by the investment firm Carlyle. The deal is worth $615 million and marks the largest acquisition in Philadelphia Insurance’s 63-year history. This purchase brings several well-known collector vehicle brands under Philadelphia Insurance’s umbrella, including

Hurricane Melissa has left a massive trail of destruction in Jamaica, with damage costs expected to reach billions. The powerful Category 5 storm hit near New Hope on Tuesday, bringing winds of 185 miles per hour—the strongest hurricane Jamaica has ever seen. The storm caused severe damage, especially in Montego Bay and much of the