Friday, January 9, 2026

Insurance Journal Opens Nominations for Annual Agents of the Year Awards

Insurance Journal is now accepting nominations for its annual Agents of the Year awards, which recognize top-performing property/casualty insurance agents and producers across the industry. The awards program highlights professionals who demonstrate exceptional expertise, leadership, and career achievement within their …


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Friday, January 9, 2026

Goldman Sachs Warns US Grids Face Power Crunch by 2030

Almost all US power grids will lack critical spare capacity by 2030 as demand surges to supply data centers, with bottlenecks threatening to hand China an edge in the artificial-intelligence boom, according to an analyst at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. …


Goldman Sachs Warns US Grids Face Power Crunch by 2030
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Description: Almost all US power grids will lack critical spare capacity by 2030 as demand surges to supply data centers, with bottlenecks threatening to hand China an edge in the artificial-intelligence boom, according to an analyst at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. …
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Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:28:55 +0000
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Friday, January 9, 2026

Fire Safety Inspections Lapsed for Years at Swiss Bar Where 40 Died in New Year’s Blaze

Fire safety inspections hadn’t been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said Tuesday. Investigators have said they believe sparkling candles …


Fire Safety Inspections Lapsed for Years at Swiss Bar Where 40 Died in New Year’s Blaze
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Description: Fire safety inspections hadn’t been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said Tuesday. Investigators have said they believe sparkling candles …
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Category: International & Reinsurance News
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:05:26 +0000
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Friday, January 9, 2026

People Moves: Patriot Growth Appoints Rogers: Alliant Adds Lowe

Patriot Growth Insurance Services, headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, appointed Tom Rogers as chief sales officer. Rogers leads Patriot’s sales strategy and new-business growth initiatives, focusing on producer performance, sales infrastructure, and long-term, sustainable growth across the organization. Rogers has …


People Moves: Patriot Growth Appoints Rogers: Alliant Adds Lowe
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Less Than A Dozen Homes Have Been Rebuilt A Year After LA Wildfires

On the first anniversary of the most destructive wildfires in the L.A. area, the scant home construction projects stand out among the still mostly flattened landscapes. Fewer than a dozen homes have been rebuilt in Los Angeles County since the …


Less Than A Dozen Homes Have Been Rebuilt A Year After LA Wildfires
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Andover Companies Completes Reorganization

The Andover Companies has completed its reorganization into a mutual holding company structure, effective January 1, 2026. The plan of reorganization was recently approved by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance and the policyholders of Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and …


Andover Companies Completes Reorganization
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Description: The Andover Companies has completed its reorganization into a mutual holding company structure, effective January 1, 2026. The plan of reorganization was recently approved by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance and the policyholders of Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and …
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Friday, January 9, 2026

Union Warned of Mass Resignations With Return-to-Office. They Haven’t Happened.

When Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announced that state workers would need to return to offices at least three days per week starting Dec. 1, the state employees’ union warned the initiative could cause a mass exodus of top staff. So …


Union Warned of Mass Resignations With Return-to-Office. They Haven’t Happened.
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Description: When Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announced that state workers would need to return to offices at least three days per week starting Dec. 1, the state employees’ union warned the initiative could cause a mass exodus of top staff. So …
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Friday, January 9, 2026

Trump Prosecutor Targeting NY’s Letitia James Is Disqualified

Another Trump administration effort to punish a political opponent is in legal limbo after a federal judge disqualified the US attorney in Albany, New York, investigating state Attorney General Letitia James. John Sarcone, the acting US attorney for the Northern …


Trump Prosecutor Targeting NY’s Letitia James Is Disqualified
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Description: Another Trump administration effort to punish a political opponent is in legal limbo after a federal judge disqualified the US attorney in Albany, New York, investigating state Attorney General Letitia James. John Sarcone, the acting US attorney for the Northern …
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Category: East News
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Friday, January 9, 2026

‘Call Your Mother’ Bagel Shop Settles With ‘Call Your Bubbi’

The District of Columbia-based bagel chain Call Your Mother Corp. has settled its trademark infringement complaint against a New Jersey bagel shop called Bubbi Bagels for using “Call Your Bubbi” in its marketing. Call Your Mother alleged that the use …


‘Call Your Mother’ Bagel Shop Settles With ‘Call Your Bubbi’
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Description: The District of Columbia-based bagel chain Call Your Mother Corp. has settled its trademark infringement complaint against a New Jersey bagel shop called Bubbi Bagels for using “Call Your Bubbi” in its marketing. Call Your Mother alleged that the use …
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Procter & Gamble Tweaks Crest Toothpaste Packaging to Address Texas AG’s Fluoride Concerns

Procter & Gamble has begun rolling out new packaging and marketing for Crest children’s toothpaste under an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, after he expressed concern that encouraging excessive fluoride use could harm children. Paxton said Procter & …


Procter & Gamble Tweaks Crest Toothpaste Packaging to Address Texas AG’s Fluoride Concerns
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Description: Procter & Gamble has begun rolling out new packaging and marketing for Crest children’s toothpaste under an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, after he expressed concern that encouraging excessive fluoride use could harm children. Paxton said Procter & …
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Friday, January 9, 2026

People Moves: Moore Named General Counsel at Aspire

Aspire General Insurance Services named April Moore general counsel. Moore is a legal and insurance leader with two decades of experience, previously serving as general counsel of USA Underwriters Insurance Company. She previously served at Nationwide, The Auto Club Group …


People Moves: Moore Named General Counsel at Aspire
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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Minneapolis Cancels School as Killing Fuels Anti-ICE Protests

The investigation into the killing of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week is being complicated by clashes between federal and local officials, with the FBI taking control over the objections of Governor Tim Walz. State …


Minneapolis Cancels School as Killing Fuels Anti-ICE Protests
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Description: The investigation into the killing of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week is being complicated by clashes between federal and local officials, with the FBI taking control over the objections of Governor Tim Walz. State …
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Abbott Names Crawford Texas Insurance Commissioner

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named Amanda Crawford Commissioner of Insurance to replace Cassie Brown. Brown retired after more than four years overseeing the Texas Department of Insurance. Crawford was appointed for a term set to expire on Feb. 1, 2027. …


Abbott Names Crawford Texas Insurance Commissioner
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Description: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named Amanda Crawford Commissioner of Insurance to replace Cassie Brown. Brown retired after more than four years overseeing the Texas Department of Insurance. Crawford was appointed for a term set to expire on Feb. 1, 2027. …
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Volvo Cars Recalls Over 413,000 US Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Issue

Swedish automaker Volvo Cars is recalling 413,151 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the rearview camera, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday. The software will be updated by a dealer or through …


Volvo Cars Recalls Over 413,000 US Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Issue
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Description: Swedish automaker Volvo Cars is recalling 413,151 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the rearview camera, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday. The software will be updated by a dealer or through …
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Category: National News
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Markets/Coverages: CFC Offers Customer BI for SMEs; Amwins SRU Launches Primary Construction Casualty Program

Specialist insurer CFC, said it launched a new extension to its Cyber Proactive Response cover for small- to medium-sized enterprises. Customer business interruption responds to contingent business interruption (BI) events, delivering protection for SMEs facing financial loss as a result …


Markets/Coverages: CFC Offers Customer BI for SMEs; Amwins SRU Launches Primary Construction Casualty Program
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Category: National News
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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Google, AI Firm Settle Florida Mother’s Lawsuit Over Son’s Suicide

Alphabet’s Google and artificial-intelligence startup Character.AI have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida woman who alleged a Character chatbot led to the suicide of her 14-year-old son, according to a Jan. 7 court filing. The filing said the …


Google, AI Firm Settle Florida Mother’s Lawsuit Over Son’s Suicide
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Category: National News
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10 Highest Class-Action Settlements in 2025 Eclipsed $70B Total: Duane Morris

The value of the 10 highest class-action settlements in 2025 exceeded $70 billion for the first time ever. In fact, the total was nearer to $80 billion across all areas of litigation, according to law firm Duane Morris. For the …


10 Highest Class-Action Settlements in 2025 Eclipsed $70B Total: Duane Morris
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Description: The value of the 10 highest class-action settlements in 2025 exceeded $70 billion for the first time ever. In fact, the total was nearer to $80 billion across all areas of litigation, according to law firm Duane Morris. For the …
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Category: National News
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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Storm Goretti to Hit Europe With Heavy Snow, Violent Winds

A winter storm is set to lash northern Europe with hurricane-force winds, along with heavy rain and snow as it moves through the region late on Thursday and Friday. Storm Goretti is expected to gather energy as low pressure deepens …


Storm Goretti to Hit Europe With Heavy Snow, Violent Winds
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Description: A winter storm is set to lash northern Europe with hurricane-force winds, along with heavy rain and snow as it moves through the region late on Thursday and Friday. Storm Goretti is expected to gather energy as low pressure deepens …
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Florida Insurance Agency VP Sentenced to 3 Years in Massive ACA Fraud Scheme

A federal judge sentenced a Pembroke Pines insurance broker to almost three years in prison and millions of dollars in restitution for leading a scheme that fraudulently enrolled thousands of people—many of them homeless—in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans. …


Florida Insurance Agency VP Sentenced to 3 Years in Massive ACA Fraud Scheme
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Description: A federal judge sentenced a Pembroke Pines insurance broker to almost three years in prison and millions of dollars in restitution for leading a scheme that fraudulently enrolled thousands of people—many of them homeless—in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans. …
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Two Killed in South Carolina When Scissor Lift Hit Power Lines

Two utility workers in North Charleston were killed when the scissor lift they were using struck live power lines, causing a fire. Local news outlets reported that witnesses said the 25-year-old men, working at night Jan. 6, did not have …


Two Killed in South Carolina When Scissor Lift Hit Power Lines
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Duffy Pulls $160 Million From California Over Truck Licenses

The U.S. Department of Transportation is withholding about $160 million from California after the state delayed canceling thousands of commercial driver’s licenses that regulators say were issued illegally. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety …


Duffy Pulls $160 Million From California Over Truck Licenses
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Description: The U.S. Department of Transportation is withholding about $160 million from California after the state delayed canceling thousands of commercial driver’s licenses that regulators say were issued illegally. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety …
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Newsom Plans Crackdown on Corporate Homebuying in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will call for a crackdown on institutional investors buying up homes in the state during a speech Thursday, following a similar announcement by President Donald Trump. Newsom plans on saying he will work with local legislators …


Newsom Plans Crackdown on Corporate Homebuying in California
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Description: California Gov. Gavin Newsom will call for a crackdown on institutional investors buying up homes in the state during a speech Thursday, following a similar announcement by President Donald Trump. Newsom plans on saying he will work with local legislators …
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Nearly Half of 100 Largest P/C Insurers Destroy Value: ACORD

“Sustainable value creators” among the 100 largest property/casualty insurance carriers generated more than twice as much of their value through underwriting than through investment activities over a 20-year study period, according to a new analysis from ACORD. In addition, in …


Nearly Half of 100 Largest P/C Insurers Destroy Value: ACORD
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Description: “Sustainable value creators” among the 100 largest property/casualty insurance carriers generated more than twice as much of their value through underwriting than through investment activities over a 20-year study period, according to a new analysis from ACORD. In addition, in …
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Bridge Specialty Acquires Pennsylvania Wholesale Broker

Bridge Specialty Group, a subsidiary of Florida-based Brown & Brown, Inc., has acquired the assets of Shoemaker & Besser, a managing general agent and wholesale insurance brokerage located in York, Pennsylvania. The announcement said that Shoemaker & Besser team will …


Bridge Specialty Acquires Pennsylvania Wholesale Broker
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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Progressive Approved for Personal Auto Rate Decreases in Louisiana

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has approved Progressive Security Insurance Company’s request for a 6.6% average rate decrease on its over 270,000 private passenger auto insurance policyholders and Progressive Paloverde Insurance Company’s request for a 4% average decrease on its …


Progressive Approved for Personal Auto Rate Decreases in Louisiana
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Category: Texas / South Central News
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:58 +0000
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Blenheim Partnerships Launches Specialty Trade-Related MGA

Blenheim Partnerships, part of the White Bear Group, today announces the launch of its specialty trade-related managing general agency. The MGA is backed by Blenheim Underwriting alongside other well-known markets, including some Lloyd’s syndicates. The launch follows the appointment of …


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Category: International & Reinsurance News
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:34:54 +0000
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Octave Ventures’ Statera Gets Approval to Be Lloyd’s Managing Agent

Statera Managing Agency Ltd. announced it has received regulatory approval to act as a Lloyd’s managing agent. Statera will manage Syndicates 4242 and 1416, which currently underwrite specialty risks produced through its strategic relationship with Octave Ventures, a division of …


Octave Ventures’ Statera Gets Approval to Be Lloyd’s Managing Agent
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Category: International & Reinsurance News
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:15:47 +0000
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Intruder Causes $28K in Damage at Vice President Vance’s Ohio Home

A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said. William D. DeFoor, 26, is facing federal charges for allegedly damaging government property, engaging …


Intruder Causes $28K in Damage at Vice President Vance’s Ohio Home
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German Minister Says EU Must Take Legal Steps to Stop Grok’s Sexualized AI Photos

The EU Commission must take legal action to stop the “industrialization of sexual harassment” taking place on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, Germany’s media minister, Wolfram Weimer, told Reuters on Tuesday. With his comments, Weimer joins a chorus of …


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Australian State Faces Catastrophic Fire Risk From Heat Wave

Australia is bracing for catastrophic fire risk in parts of Victoria on Friday as the country swelters through its worst heat wave since the Black Summer bushfires in the summer of 2019 and 2020. Temperatures rose above 45C (113F) in …


Australian State Faces Catastrophic Fire Risk From Heat Wave
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