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Viewpoint: AI Paradox in Cyber Insurance—When Fear Drives Markets More Than Reality
The cyber insurance market is experiencing a fascinating paradox. Small business owners are increasingly worried about AI. So much so that artificial intelligence has become the second biggest reason they’re buying cyber insurance. Yet these concerns aren’t actually shaking up …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 8:37 PM |
No Sprinklers in TN Explosives Plant Building Where Blast Killed 16, Investigators Say
A building where explosives were manufactured in Tennessee was not outfitted with a sprinkler system or fire protection system before a massive explosion killed 16 workers in October, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board said this week. It’s not clear if …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 4:56 PM |
AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of Texas’ Cadence Indemnity
AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B- (Fair) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bb-” (Fair) from “bbb+” (Good) of Texas-domiciled Cadence Indemnity Inc, a single parent captive of The Sullivan Brothers Family …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 4:46 PM |
Iran War Potentially Raises Exposures for Terrorism, Political Violence Underwriters
The Iran war is likely to raise uncertainty in the global terrorism and political violence insurance markets, particularly in the United States and Europe, according to credit ratings agency Morningstar DBRS, in a commentary on the war. While the insurance …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 4:42 PM |
People Moves: Clyde & Co Tabs Mortimer to Lead Indiana Office; Old Republic Announces Senior Management Changes at BITCO
Global law firm Clyde & Co has announced the opening of a new office in Highland, Indiana, expanding its US footprint and further strengthening its North American trial and defense practice. The new office will be led by Renee Mortimer, …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 4:33 PM |
Amazon Delivery Service Company Settles Disability Discrimination Suit
ALM Freight, LLC, an Amazon delivery service company, agreed to pay $47,000 and LMDmax Corp., ALM’s employment agency, agreed to pay $60,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 4:20 PM |
Corpus Christi Water Emergency Could Be Two Months Away
Corpus Christi leaders on Tuesday unveiled new projections suggesting that the city could be just two months away from triggering emergency water measures. At a marathon city council meeting that stretched for 10 hours, Nick Winkelmann, interim chief operating officer …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 4:15 PM |
Florida Contractor Charged With Avoiding $1M in Workers’ Comp Premiums
Florida authorities have charged a contractor with underreporting payroll and avoiding more than $1 million in workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Jacques G. Denomme, of Port St. Lucie, was arrested in Martin County and released on bond earlier this month, after …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 3:33 PM |
Markets/Coverages: Marsh Risk Launches Facility for US Excess Casualty Capacity; CRC Specialty Enhances Insurisk to Meet Needs of Data Centers
Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh, announced the launch of BX1, a new Bermuda-domiciled insurance facility designed to provide US-based clients with an excess casualty insurance solution offering a unified block of $50 million capacity, placement certainty, and superior policy …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 3:26 PM |
Florida Lawmakers Vote to Drop Building Permits on Projects of $7,500 or Less
Legislation that would have waived building permits for jobs valued at up to $7,500 failed to pass the Florida House this year, but the key clause found its way into another bill that is now awaiting the governor’s signature. “A …
POSTED MARCH 18, 2026 2:44 PM |
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