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Pennsylvania Digital Forgery Law Targets AI Scams and Financial Exploitation

Insurance Journal

A new Pennsylvania law intended to crack down on AI-powered fraud and financial crimes makes it a felony to use artificial intelligence to produce non-consensual “forged digital likenesses” like deepfakes or voice clones to injure, financially exploit, or scam people.

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Top 12 Insurance Industry Trends to Watch Out For in Europe [2026]

Top Insurance Blogs

The insurance industry in Europe is evolving rapidly and there are a lot of trends to watch out for. Looking ahead to 2026, these transformations are accelerating under technological disruption, regulatory change, climate risk, and consumer expectations. In this blog post, I’ll unpack Insurance industry trends in Europe, exploring their impact in Germany and across […] The post Top 12 Insurance Industry Trends to Watch Out For in Europe [2026] appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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Husband and Wife Sentenced for $20 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme

Insurance Journal

A Maryland husband and wife have been sentenced to 12 years in prison and four years in prison, respectively, after their convictions for a $20 million scheme to commit insurance fraud.

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Why New Hires Get Hurt—and How to Stop It

AMAXX

Imagine this scenario: you’ve finally hired someone to fill a critical role. You breathe a sigh of relief. But within days—sometimes hours—they’re injured on the job. Suddenly, you’re not just back to square one. You’re facing lost time, medical costs, and skyrocketing workers’ compensation expenses. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. New hires are 4 to 6 times more likely to get injured in their first month than employees who’ve been on the job for a year or more.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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AI-Driven MGA ‘Augmented UW’ Launches to Serve Smart-Follow Insurance Market

Insurance Journal

Augmented UW Ltd., the AI-driven managing general agent, has launched in London to serve the smart-follow insurance market.

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Three Insurers Join Ward’s Annual Top 50 P/C Ranking for 2025

Insurance Journal

Property/casualty insurers have started to broadcast the fact that they have earned spots on Ward’s list of 50 top-performing insurance companies for 2025, but only one was named for 35 straight years—RLI Corp.

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Cigna Healthcare Medicare Is Now HealthSpring

PSM Brokerage

A major shift is underway in the Medicare space. As of 2026, Cigna Healthcare Medicare will officially rebrand to HealthSpring —a trusted name making its return with renewed energy and focus. This change follows the acquisition of Cigna’s Medicare business by Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) in March 2025. As a partner to both carriers and clients, staying informed on changes like these helps you deliver clarity, build trust, and stay ahead of questions during AEP and beyond.

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What Flood Insurance Does and Does Not Cover

Insurance Journal

Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm devastates their homes, businesses and communities.

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Growing Market Opportunities for L&AH Insurers

Majesco

Life is expensive. Life insurance is not. The reason that today’s customers need life insurance more than ever is that life is expensive. They need to make sure that they (and their families) are covered for unforeseen circumstances. But customer logic in this regard works backward. Many people feel life is too expensive to afford them the “luxury” of life insurance.

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Take the Hassle Out of Claims Management

Insurance professionals use Trellis to streamline claims management by analyzing legal trends, predicting outcomes, and strategizing effectively to serve clients better. Adjusters can evaluate claim validity, estimate settlement amounts, and identify potential litigation risks. Trellis' extensive State Trial Court Data can be leveraged to identify opposing/outside counsel and top mediators for insurance matters, evaluate the risk of new claims by viewing similar claim litigation history, and mor

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Northeast Cities Ranked Riskiest in National Allstate Driving Report

Insurance Journal

The five U.S. cities with the riskiest drivers are all located in the Northeast, according to Allstate’s 2025 America’s Best Drivers Report.

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Environmental Liability Insurance for Small Businesses in Germany

Top Insurance Blogs

Running a small business in Germany comes with many responsibilities, but one often overlooked area is environmental risk. Whether you operate a local restaurant, automotive workshop, landscaping service, or small manufacturer, your business could unintentionally cause pollution. Spilled chemicals, contaminated groundwater and soil damage are some of the common causes of pollution.

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People Moves: QBE Re Names Senior Leaders Across Markets, Product Areas as Part of Restructuring; Liberty Global Transaction Solutions Appoints Leaders in London, Europe

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at QBE Re and Liberty Global Transaction Solutions. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Understanding Cyber Insurance: Highlights from Cowbell’s NH DOI Presentation

Cowbell

On June 16, 2025, Cowbell proudly participated in the New Hampshire Property and Casualty Markets Symposium, hosted by the New Hampshire Department of Insurance in Concord, NH. Our very own Emma Werth, VP of Underwriting & Reinsurance, delivered an insightful presentation on Cyber Liability Insurance, highlighting why cyber insurance is essential as the market evolves to meet today’s rapidly changing risks.

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Honduran Woman Sentenced for Defrauding NorGUARD of Comp Premiums

Insurance Journal

A Honduras woman this week was sentenced to less than two years in federal prison for her role in paying Florida construction workers off the books and avoiding $1.

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Marine round-up : 11th July 2025

Insurance Marine News

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People Moves: Arch Insurance NA Promotes 5 to Division Presidents

Insurance Journal

Arch Insurance North America said five of its executives were named to the newly-created roles of division presidents, effective Aug. 1.

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Piracy incidents surge to five-year high, reports IMB

Insurance Marine News

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Nebraska Sues GM Over Alleged Unauthorized Collection of Driving Data

Insurance Journal

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit this week alleging General Motors and its telematics service provider OnStar collected driving data without consumers’ knowledge or consent to create driving scores that were later sold to insurance companies and used …

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Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Coverage in Germany

Top Insurance Blogs

Financing or leasing a car in Germany comes with a hidden risk: depreciation. As your vehicle loses value quickly, 20–30% in the first year and around 50% in three years, your insurer may not cover the full amount you still owe. As an experienced German insurance broker with years of experience and Swiss insight, I’ve […] The post Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Coverage in Germany appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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People Moves: McLarens Appoints Miller as Chief Global Strategy Officer

Insurance Journal

Global claims services provider McLarens has appointed Danny Miller as Chief Global Strategy Officer (CGSO), a newly created role within the firm’s Global Management Team (GMT).

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New underwriting structure at West

Insurance Marine News

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US Sanctions Target North Korean Fake-Tech-Worker Scheme

Insurance Journal

The US slapped sanctions on individuals and companies linked to a scheme that involves recruiting North Koreans to pose as American tech workers and help fund Kim Jong Un’s regime.

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Low water still hindering Rhine River shipping

Insurance Marine News

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Markets/Coverages: Descartes Insurance Expands Into Credit & Political Risk

Insurance Journal

Descartes Insurance, the Paris-based risk-carrying subsidiary of parametric-insurer Descartes, has expanded its offering to corporate clients and public institutions to include credit and political risk insurance (CPRI).

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Australia sends decaying FPSO to Denmark for dismantling

Insurance Marine News

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Extreme Weather Could Cause 5% Drop in Euro Zone GDP, Bank Watchdogs Find

Insurance Journal

Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, flooding and wildfires could wipe as much off euro zone GDP in the next five years as the global financial crisis or the COVID-19 pandemic, a senior European Central Bank official said on Wednesday.

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Criminals sentenced for huge cocaine smuggling attempt off Ireland

Insurance Marine News

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People Moves: Gaines Named Acting Commissioner at Nevada Division of Insurance

Insurance Journal

The Nevada Department of Business named Ned Gaines acting commissioner at the Nevada Division of Insurance. The appointment follows the departure of Scott Kipper, who had served as commissioner since 2023.

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Salvage operations progress on grounded MSC Baltic III

Insurance Marine News

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Smith Brothers Has Acquired Charter Oak Agency in Connecticut

Insurance Journal

Glastonbury, Connecticut-based Smith Brothers Insurance LLC announced that it acquired Charter Oak Agency effective July 1, 2025.

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Film of sinking of Eternity C released by Houthis

Insurance Marine News

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Extreme Heat Is Killing European Workers Despite Government Efforts

Insurance Journal

Montse Aguilar was a healthy 51-year-old woman when she started her shift cleaning streets in Barcelona at around 2:30 p.m. on June 28.

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