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Billionaire Boehly’s Allies Showered Money on Kansas Official Ahead of Regulatory Action
Todd Boehly and dozens of his associates contributed more than $300,000 to the Kansas insurance commissioner’s gubernatorial campaign, weeks before her office helped one of the billionaire’s companies win a delay of new capital rules. A slew of Boehly’s companies, …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 4:55 PM |
People Moves: Premier Group Insurance Announces Leadership Transition
As Premier Group Insurance (PGI) surpasses the $1 billion written premium milestone, the organization is making a clear and deliberate statement about its future. Alongside this achievement, Denver, Colorado-based PGI is unveiling a two-year leadership transition plan designed to position …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 4:51 PM |
Howden Acquires Indiana-Based Cybeta
Howden announced it has acquired the intellectual property assets of Cybeta, a leading cyber data and analytics provider. The acquisition enables Howden to provide clients with faster, more precise insight into cyber risk, supporting better underwriting, placement, and claims outcomes. …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 4:11 PM |
Ohio Man Sued for Alleged Model Train Scam
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Brecksville man accused of taking consumers’ money for collectible model trains that he never delivered. The lawsuit, filed in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, alleges that Chase D. Wheeler operated Chase’s Train …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 4:05 PM |
People Moves: Alliant Insurance Services Adds John Montague to Midwest Benefits Team
John Montague joined Alliant Insurance Services as vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Montague has more than 30 years of industry experience spanning the provider, payer, and patient landscapes with a focus on the delivery …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 3:59 PM |
Florida’s Ailing $6 Billion Rail Line Has Debt Vultures Circling
It’s becoming clearer by the day that Brightline, the struggling Florida private railroad, is shaping up to rank among the biggest municipal-bond restructurings ever, alongside the likes of Puerto Rico and Detroit. But that’s where any clarity around the future …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 3:26 PM |
NCCI: Workers’ Comp Calendar Year Combined Ratio at 91; Accident Year CR 102
U.S. workers’ compensation net written premium decreased 0.2% in 2025, according to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). NCCI reported that while the calendar year 2025 combined ratio for workers’ compensation is 91 (compared with 86 the prior year), …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 2:59 PM |
Shepherd Insurance Expands Florida Footprint With Arnold Agency Acquisition
Indiana-headquartered Shepherd Insurance, ranked as one of the largest groups of independent agencies, has acquired Arnold Insurance in southwest Florida, the company announced. The partnership will keep the Arnold team in place while giving access to Shepherd’s broader carrier relationships …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 2:49 PM |
Brookfield Merges Insurance Unit as Flatt’s Overhaul Takes Hold
Brookfield Corp. is merging its shares with those of its insurance business as the firm pushes ahead with plans to transform itself into an investment-led insurer. The merger of the parent company and the insurance business will improve Brookfield Corp.’s …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 2:03 PM |
Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Conviction Tossed on Clerk Interference
Richard Alexander Murdaugh, the disbarred South Carolina attorney found guilty in 2023 of murdering his wife and son, won his bid Wednesday to overturn his conviction and get a new trial over comments the county clerk made to jurors. The …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 1:42 PM |
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