This week’s top Business Insurance stories highlighted major leadership appointments, an IPO filing, and significant court rulings affecting the industry.
A New York appeals court determined that Zurich American Insurance's unit is not liable for the NFL's concussion settlement, redefining coverage nuances.
Marsh Agency has merged its East and Northeast regions, appointing Andrew Neary as CEO and confirming the departure of Jerry Alderman.
An Illinois appeals court denies coverage for a construction company's liability in a carpenter's death, citing an employee injury exclusion.
The Louisiana appeals court upheld a ruling denying workers' compensation to an employee for failing to disclose prior injuries and surgery recommendations.
Zurich Insurance has successfully acquired Beazley plc for $10.8 billion, establishing a significant specialty insurance player in the market.
A recent Pennsylvania bill aims to tackle the growing liability insurance costs faced by child welfare providers, shifting contract conditions to ease their coverage struggles.
Banyan Risk has introduced Red Fox Risk to provide specialized coverage for wildfire-exposed properties across the U.S.
A striking 54% of workers compensation injuries in 2022-2024 involved employees with less than two years of experience, according to recent WCRI findings.
Dartmouth's provost responds to AI detection claims regarding his recent essay, emphasizing personal authorship while pledging transparency in AI usage.
Axa XL is set to enhance its U.S. wholesale operations by launching a dedicated excess and surplus lines insurance company in 2027.
Willis has appointed Andy Chang, previously with Aon, to spearhead growth in its global direct and facultative division based in Miami.
Howden Re expands in Denmark Sep 30, 2026 U.K.-based Howden Re has established an office in Copenhagen, Denmark, and named Jens Ellborg as managing director, effective Nov. 1, Reinsurance News reporte...
Bangkok's recent flooding has forced Thai Airways to cancel or reschedule over 330 flights due to stranded staff amid heavy rain.
European LNG storage levels are at a historic low of 67%, raising fears of supply shortages this winter as demand surges.