Delta Dental Insurance Co. (DDIC) and Delta Dental of New York, Inc. (DDNY) will pay a $2.25 million penalty for violations of New York’s cybersecurity regulation, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) reported. Acting DFS Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow said that …

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent winces at the allure of easy money — whether it’s lottery tickets, buy now, pay later loans or the promise of a crypto windfall — warning that the get-rich-quick mindset often leads Americans farther from financial …

American farmers are ignoring US Department of Agriculture surveys in the latest sign of distrust in government data. Reply rates for the USDA’s annual prospective planting report sank in March to a record low, with just over a third of …

A massive, fiery explosion at a house in Queens sent several New York City police officers flying through the air early last Thursday morning as they were responding to a call of a man inside armed with a knife and …

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced a Wyandotte County man has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for insurance fraud. Christopher Dunn, aged 33, pleaded guilty on March 2, 2026, in Wyandotte County District Court to one felony count …

Westcap Insurance Services announced the launch of its new Excess Liability product, further enhancing its ability to deliver comprehensive risk solutions to clients in the construction and manufacturing sectors. The new offering is designed to complement existing coverages by providing …

Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Mena Insurance Agency, Inc. This strategic acquisition brings a century-old institution and an experienced team into the Inszone organization, further expanding its footprint in Arkansas. Founded in 1911 by H.G. McLafferty, Mena Insurance …

In a rare crossing of insurance lines, Alabama-based Protective Life Insurance Co. is moving to expand into property/casualty lines by acquiring Obsidian Insurance Holdings, Inc., a New York-based property, casualty and specialty insurance platform. The companies say the acquisition will …

Former Florida governor and U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is seeking yet another office, this time running for mayor of his hometown of St. Petersburg. Crist, 69, has been a Republican, a Democrat and an independent during his political career. He …

Commodity trader Mercuria is suing the Baltic Exchange, the world’s top provider of benchmark shipping indices, over losses it said were caused by oil tanker pricing data that did not account for the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, …

An arraignment has been rescheduled for a former sheriff’s detective in Tennessee who is charged with setting fire to his own vehicle and filing a fraudulent insurance claim. Daniel Lee Garrett, 44, who until recently was with the Scott County …

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed its version of a five-year farm bill after stripping a provision opposed by the “Make America Healthy Again” movement that would have blocked some lawsuits against pesticide makers. The House passage shows …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 29 said tested samples of infant formula available in the country contained very low levels of contaminants, confirming that the nation’s supply is safe for consumption. The agency tested more than 300 …

Trucordia reported it has acquired Paradiso Financial and Insurance Services in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. Paradiso offers auto, home, life, business and specialty lines insurance. Joining Trucordia will give Paradiso’s team and clients access to more carrier relationships, shared resources, and …

Prosecutors said the man they charged with starting the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was upset about a failed relationship and not having New Year’s Eve plans just before he set a small blaze which rekindled six days …

A review of five years’ of proprietary claims data revealed just how vulnerable manufacturers are to cyberattacks and the high cost of disruptions, according to Resilience, which found more than 90% of total incurred losses in its manufacturing portfolio were …

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte recently signed into law an increase in the penalty for drivers who refused a breath alcohol test when stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Senate Bill 620 increases the administrative license suspension …

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Howden Re and Zurich Insurance Group. A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden Re Expands Cyber Reinsurance Team With 5 New Hires Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets …

Marsh Risk, a business of insurance broker and risk advisor Marsh, announced that its Marsh Alpha directors and officers (D&O) insurance facility now offers unlimited claims on a single, unrelated basis as standard. Marsh Alpha, which provides protection for individual …

Arch Insurance EU announced the launch of its European property operations, alongside the opening of a new office in Milan writing accident & health, cargo & logistics, fine art & specie, general liability and property, effective immediately. This development marks …