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Travelers Insurance Reports Solid Underwriting, Record Investment Income for Q3
Travelers Insurance reported continued solid underwriting and historic investment income for the third quarter along with higher catastrophe losses. “It was another in a run of successful quarters, with very strong underwriting performance across all three segments and a record …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 3:10 PM |
West Virginia Fire Commission Says State Really Needs More Firefighters
Staffing at fire departments is the top issue cited in the newly released Fire Prevention and Control plan by the West Virginia Fire Commission. The plan states that staffing issues plague both paid and volunteer fire departments, leading to dangerous …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 1:45 PM |
Florida Wins Key Ruling Allowing it to Enforce Law on Social Media Use by Kids
The state of Florida won a key court decision this week that allows it to enforce a ban on social media accounts for kids under 14 and other restrictions. The law was one of the most restrictive in the U.S. …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 1:34 PM |
Roller Coaster Death Puts Spotlight on Safety of Ever-More Thrilling Rides
The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 1:26 PM |
Axa Braces for Loss of Paschi Contract as Italy Bank Deals Swirl
Axa SA expects to lose its distribution partnership with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA next year, potentially putting the insurer on the losing side of the deals wave washing across Italian finance. Axa’s management recently discussed the topic …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 1:00 PM |
IMF Chief: AI Risks May Exceed Opportunities Without Safeguards, Ethics Framework
The risks of artificial intelligence may exceed its opportunities if no adequate safeguards and ethical framework are put in place, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday, backing a blend of industry self-regulation and input from key …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 12:35 PM |
AI Credit Worries Send Default Insurance to Record High
The cost of insuring against tech defaults struck record highs on Thursday, as investors rushed to hedge against the risk of credit stress building in the AI trade, with heavily indebted data center operators like CoreWeave hit hardest. Hotter-than-expected US …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 12:02 PM |
People Moves: OneShield Appoints Brown as Chief Insurance Officer
Insurance technology company OneShield, headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, appointed Terry Brown as chief insurance officer. In this newly created role, Brown will shape the company’s AI-native capabilities and bring them to market. Brown brings decades of insurance experience across the …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 10:00 AM |
Cyber Rates Are Down, Risks Are Up but Small Businesses Slow to Adopt
The commercial cyber insurance market is strong and growing, but small to midsize businesses may be falling behind as cybercriminals ramp up AI efforts. “Cyber threats are evolving faster than many businesses can adapt, creating significant financial and operational challenges,” …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 5:23 AM |
Broad AI Exclusions in Insurance Policies Could Create Uncertainty, Marsh CEO Says
A broad-based AI exclusion in insurance policies could create “real confusion and uncertainty,” Marsh CEO John Doyle said, calling for a more nuanced approach to assessing risks as the technology becomes increasingly embedded in business operations. Analysts and experts say …
POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026 5:08 AM |
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