Friday, January 9, 2026

Switzerland Mourns Fire Victims as Country Seeks Answers; Insurers Assess Damages

With flags already at half-mast across Switzerland, a chorus of church bells will ring out across Switzerland at 2 p.m. today in memory of the 40 victims of a deadly fire in a mountain resort. As the country pauses to …


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Friday, January 9, 2026

Supreme Court Set to Issue Rulings as Trump Awaits Fate of Tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court could issue at least one ruling on Friday as several major cases remain pending including litigation testing the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. The court may release opinions in argued cases when the …


Supreme Court Set to Issue Rulings as Trump Awaits Fate of Tariffs
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Friday, January 9, 2026

NC Insurance Commissioner Urges President to Not Pardon Greg Lindberg

North Carolina’s insurance commissioner has heard nothing from the White House, three weeks after he sent a letter urging the president to refrain from pardoning twice-convicted insurance entrepreneur Greg Lindberg. “Mr. Lindberg’s criminal conduct was not incidental, technical, or victimless. …


NC Insurance Commissioner Urges President to Not Pardon Greg Lindberg
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Description: North Carolina’s insurance commissioner has heard nothing from the White House, three weeks after he sent a letter urging the president to refrain from pardoning twice-convicted insurance entrepreneur Greg Lindberg. “Mr. Lindberg’s criminal conduct was not incidental, technical, or victimless. …
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Friday, January 9, 2026

People Moves: Munich Re Syndicate Taps HDI’s Ogden as CEO; HDI Global UK & Ireland Names Hunt as Interim CEO in UK & Ireland as Ogden Departs

This edition of International People Moves details leadership transitions at Munich Re Specialty and HDI Global. A summary of these appointments follows here. Munich Re announced that Stephanie Ogden has been named CEO of Munich Re Specialty’s Syndicate, effective March …


People Moves: Munich Re Syndicate Taps HDI’s Ogden as CEO; HDI Global UK & Ireland Names Hunt as Interim CEO in UK & Ireland as Ogden Departs
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Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:26:11 +0000
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Friday, January 9, 2026

Baldwin Group Acquires Capstone Group in Philadelphia

Florida-based global insurance broker The Baldwin Group announced it has completed the acquisition of Capstone Group, a multi-line independent insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, in the Philadelphia area. Capstone was founded in 2013 by Kevin M. …


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Description: Florida-based global insurance broker The Baldwin Group announced it has completed the acquisition of Capstone Group, a multi-line independent insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, in the Philadelphia area. Capstone was founded in 2013 by Kevin M. …
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Friday, January 9, 2026

How Trump’s Tariffs Ricochet Through A California Business Park

America’s trade wars forced Robert Luna to hike prices on the rustic wooden Mexican furniture he sells from a crowded warehouse here, while down the street, Eddie Cole scrambled to design new products to make up for lost sales on …


How Trump’s Tariffs Ricochet Through A California Business Park
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Surge of Supercharged Hurricanes Prompt Call for Cat 6 Classification

Scientists warn that warming sea surface temperatures are fueling a surge of extreme, off-the-charts storms, prompting a new hurricane category. Warm, deep ocean hot spots are leading to stronger and more dangerous hurricanes and typhoons, according to new research by …


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Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:55:01 +0000
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Friday, January 9, 2026

Law Firm Faces Sanctions for Failing to Vet Ugandan Claims in $6B 3M Case

An Alabama law firm will likely have to pay more than $800,000—plus another $100,000 in sanctions—for failing to verify hearing loss in hundreds of Ugandans who claimed part of the massive settlement over faulty 3M earplugs. “It’s been a learning …


Law Firm Faces Sanctions for Failing to Vet Ugandan Claims in $6B 3M Case
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Friday, January 9, 2026

Company Hit With $9 Million Fine for 2023 Oil Spill off Louisiana Coast

Pipeline safety regulators this week assessed their largest fine ever against the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million gallons of oil into the Gulf off the coast of Louisiana in 2023. But the $9.6 million fine isn’t likely to be …


Company Hit With $9 Million Fine for 2023 Oil Spill off Louisiana Coast
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Description: Pipeline safety regulators this week assessed their largest fine ever against the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million gallons of oil into the Gulf off the coast of Louisiana in 2023. But the $9.6 million fine isn’t likely to be …
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Russian-Bound Tanker Hit by Drone in Black Sea, Maritime Sources Say

A Russia-bound oil tanker suffered a drone attack in the Black Sea that prompted it to request Turkish coastguard assistance and divert from its course, according to a notice by Lloyd’s List Intelligence and a separate maritime security source on …


Russian-Bound Tanker Hit by Drone in Black Sea, Maritime Sources Say
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Description: A Russia-bound oil tanker suffered a drone attack in the Black Sea that prompted it to request Turkish coastguard assistance and divert from its course, according to a notice by Lloyd’s List Intelligence and a separate maritime security source on …
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Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:32:43 +0000
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Friday, January 9, 2026

China Urges Nestlé to Work Quickly on Baby Formula Recall

Chinese authorities are urging Nestlé SA to work quickly in recalling baby formula products in the mainland over potential contamination concerns. The State Administration for Market Regulation said Thursday that Nestlé had an important corporate responsibility to protect the rights …


China Urges Nestlé to Work Quickly on Baby Formula Recall
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Description: Chinese authorities are urging Nestlé SA to work quickly in recalling baby formula products in the mainland over potential contamination concerns. The State Administration for Market Regulation said Thursday that Nestlé had an important corporate responsibility to protect the rights …
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Category: International & Reinsurance News
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:40:33 +0000
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Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Insurance Launches Bermuda Excess Casualty Business

Mosaic Insurance has launched an excess casualty unit, its eighth global product line, and hired specialist April Andruczyk to lead the business from Bermuda. The new division, which begins underwriting immediately, will provide support to large corporate and multinational clients …


Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Insurance Launches Bermuda Excess Casualty Business
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Description: Mosaic Insurance has launched an excess casualty unit, its eighth global product line, and hired specialist April Andruczyk to lead the business from Bermuda. The new division, which begins underwriting immediately, will provide support to large corporate and multinational clients …
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Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:25:15 +0000
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Insurers Buy Erste SRT Deal Linked to €10 Billion Loans for M&A

Erste Group Bank AG sold a significant risk transfer linked to more than €10 billion ($11.7 billion) of loans as the Austrian bank seeks to free up capital for its largest ever acquisition. The Vienna-based lender sold the SRT to …


Insurers Buy Erste SRT Deal Linked to €10 Billion Loans for M&A
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Description: Erste Group Bank AG sold a significant risk transfer linked to more than €10 billion ($11.7 billion) of loans as the Austrian bank seeks to free up capital for its largest ever acquisition. The Vienna-based lender sold the SRT to …
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CRC Group Completes Acquisition of Lloyd’s Managing Agency Atrium

CRC Group, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based wholesale specialty and MGA business, announced the completion of its acquisition of Atrium, the Lloyd’s managing agency. Atrium will retain its brand name and operate independently under the leadership of CEO John Fowle and …


CRC Group Completes Acquisition of Lloyd’s Managing Agency Atrium
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Category: International & Reinsurance News
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:34:07 +0000
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Japanese Insurer Sompo to Ramp Up Overseas Credit Investments

Sompo Holdings Inc. is aiming to increase investments in higher-yielding overseas credit to boost profits as traditional business flounders at Japan’s third-biggest property and casualty insurer. The Tokyo-based company moved several investment managers from its Japan insurance subsidiary to work …


Japanese Insurer Sompo to Ramp Up Overseas Credit Investments
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Description: Sompo Holdings Inc. is aiming to increase investments in higher-yielding overseas credit to boost profits as traditional business flounders at Japan’s third-biggest property and casualty insurer. The Tokyo-based company moved several investment managers from its Japan insurance subsidiary to work …
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Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:09:13 +0000
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Detroit Suburb to Pay Settlement in the Case of Woman Improperly Declared Dead

A Detroit suburb has agreed to a $3.25 million settlement with the family of a young woman who had been declared dead at home but then gasped for air and opened her eyes when her body bag was unzipped at …


Detroit Suburb to Pay Settlement in the Case of Woman Improperly Declared Dead
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Description: A Detroit suburb has agreed to a $3.25 million settlement with the family of a young woman who had been declared dead at home but then gasped for air and opened her eyes when her body bag was unzipped at …
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Category: Midwest News
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Texas Congresswoman Wants Legal Status for Migrant Construction Workers

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz promised to explore new ways for migrants to work legally in the construction industry. The Edinburg Republican announced on Monday her plans to meet with the U.S. Department of Labor, after South Texas builders …


Texas Congresswoman Wants Legal Status for Migrant Construction Workers
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Description: U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz promised to explore new ways for migrants to work legally in the construction industry. The Edinburg Republican announced on Monday her plans to meet with the U.S. Department of Labor, after South Texas builders …
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People Moves: IICF Names Marohn Chair, McDonough Vice Chair of Board of Governors; AXA XL Promotes Stitham to CUO, Casualty, Americas

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Announces Marohn as Chair of IICF Board of Governors The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) named Steve Marohn, president, commercial lines at Grange Insurance, as chair of IICF’s board of governors. Adam McDonough, executive vice president …


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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 …


Insurance Journal Opens Nominations for Annual Agents of the Year Awards
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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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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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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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Friday, January 9, 2026

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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Friday, January 9, 2026

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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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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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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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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Friday, January 9, 2026

Procter & Gamble Tweaks Toothpaste Packaging for 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 Toothpaste Packaging for 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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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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