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Texas Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Address Wildfire Risks and Ignition Sources

A year after devastating wildfires engulfed the Panhandle, killing three people and burning millions of acres, Texas lawmakers have filed a slate of legislation aimed at mitigating the risks and damage of future blazes. Three Republicans — state Sen. Kevin …
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Resilience: Third-Party Risk Involved in 31% of Cyber Claims

More merger-and-acquisition activity and technology consolidation have given cyber hackers plenty of entry points to exploit, making third-party cyber risk a dominant driver of claims for Resilience in 2024. New research from the San Francisco-based cyber solutions company found 31% …
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People Moves: Faynberg to Head Chubb’s Healthy Paws; D’Onofrio Promoted to Global CUO of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers

Westchester, Chubb’s excess and surplus lines company, said Alex Faynberg was appointed to executive vice president and head of pet insurer Health Paws, effective March 3. In his new role, Faynberg will have executive operating responsibility to expand the company’s …
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Edison Says Wildfire Fund May Shield Balance Sheet From LA Fire Claims

California’s $21 billion wildfire fund may shield Edison International’s balance sheet if equipment owned by the company’s electric utility is found to have caused a deadly Los Angeles fire last month, Edison’s CEO said on Thursday. Southern California Edison, one …
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Energy Transer Fuel Leak in Pennsylvania Lasted 16 Months, PHMSA Says

A pipeline operated by Energy Transfer LP leaked jet fuel for at least 16 months, contaminating residential water wells in Pennsylvania, and the conduit may be at risk for further incidents, according to a preliminary investigation by regulators. Residents of …
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John Morgan Wants New Political Party, May Run for Governor of Florida

The man who has been as much of a litigation nemesis to Florida property and casualty insurers as anyone is launching a new political party and may even run for governor next year. Orlando-based trial lawyer John Morgan, head of …
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Casualty Reinsurance Capacity Is Plentiful but Availability Crisis Could Be Looming

Reinsurers continued to provide ample casualty reinsurance capacity through the recent January 2025 renewal season – despite concerns about adverse reserve development — however, an availability crisis could be looming, AM Best cautions. In a new report, AM Best points …
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Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill Making it Harder to Sue Police for Excess Force

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Divisive legislation that would expand legal immunity for police officers who use excessive force or kill someone in the line of duty advanced in the Alabama legislature on Wednesday, sparking outcry among civil rights attorneys and …
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Boston’s Safety Insurance Show Fourth Quarter Profits

Safety Insurance Group Inc. (SAFT) on Tuesday reported profit of $8.1 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Boston-based company said it had net income of 55 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 94 cents …
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Markets/Coverages: MGA Pen Expands International Cover for UK Recruitment Agencies

Pen Underwriting, the London-based managing general agent, has expanded and enhanced its specialist insurance proposition for recruitment agencies, to support clients’ international growth strategies and help them respond to increasing legal liabilities arising from contractual complexities. With immediate effect, Pen’s …
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British Drugmaker GSK Abandons Diversity Targets Following Trump Pressure

British drugmaker GSK will no longer set diversity targets, it said on Thursday, as it became the latest company to scale back or abandon such goals in response to the U.S. president’s opposition to them. President Donald Trump has issued …
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UK Sets Out Reforms to Address Failures in Grenfell Tower Fire

The UK set out a raft of reforms designed to improve building safety, as it aims to clamp down on failures that contributed to the Grenfell Tower fire. The government is planning tougher rules on construction product safety, backed by …
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