Costco Wholesale was sued on Wednesday in a proposed nationwide class action seeking U.S. customer refunds for higher prices charged by the company before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The lawsuit, filed …

Chubb Limited appointed Seshadri (Sesh) Iyer executive vice president, Chubb Group, operations, technology and digital transformation, effective April 6. He succeeds Julie Dillman, who is retiring on April 2 after nearly a decade at Chubb. Iyer joins Chubb from Boston …

The number of days where extreme heat makes it too dangerously hot to walk the dog, sweep the porch and engage in other ordinary pursuits has doubled around the world over the past 75 years, according to new research. Scientists …

Florida lawmakers, with no dissenting votes, have approved a measure that would let insurance agencies’ customer service representatives bypass licensing classes if they have taken insurance courses in high school. House Bill 1343, co-sponsored by Rep. Brian Hodgers, one of …

When his parents were about his age, they bought their first home. But for 27-year-old Brian Torres Suazo, that milestone feels like a distant dream, despite a secure job with union wages and down payment assistance. Torres Suazo expects to …

Vouch is expanding its brokerage services into financial services, health & life sciences and professional services. The San Francisco, California-based company is extending its capabilities to verticals with similar risk patterns it already serves: investor scrutiny, regulatory requirements and coverage …

A New York orthopedic spinal surgeon has been denied reauthorization to treat workers’ compensation patients in the state. A Supreme Court judge in Schenectady County has upheld a bar against Dr. Joseph Weinstein that was ordered by the New York …

Medical technology maker Stryker Corp., hit by a crippling cyberattack linked to a pro-Iran group, is still investigating the breach and doesn’t know when its systems will be back online. The company said in a regulatory filing Wednesday afternoon that …

Washington state is set to approve a new tax on millionaires, a measure that would shift how the state raises money and set off a likely court fight over a nearly century-old legal ruling. The state’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives …

Insurance giant Chubb will be the lead partner on the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation’s $20 billion Maritime Reinsurance Plan aimed at resuming commercial shipping in the Gulf, the agency said on Wednesday. The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has widened …

Relation Insurance Services acquired the assets of Rummel Associates, Inc. The transaction went into effect on January 31, 2025; terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Specializing in both commercial and personal insurance, Rummel is based in Chicago, Illinois. Jared …

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a March 31 hearing to determine the probable cause of two fatal crashes involving Ford Motor’s hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise. Both crashes in 2024 involved 2022 model year Ford Mustang Mach-Es …

A Thai-flagged cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday shortly after departing from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions continue to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Three people are missing. The …

Inszone Insurance Services announced its acquisition of Jaffery Insurance & Financial Services, an independent insurance agency based in Omaha, Nebraska. This acquisition marks Inszone’s entrance into the Nebraska market and strengthens the company’s growing presence in the Midwest. Founded in …

WalkerHughes Insurance announced its continued expansion in Missouri with the acquisition of Hometown Insurance Agency LLC, located in Independence, Missouri. This partnership marks WalkerHughes’ entry into the Kansas City metropolitan area. Hometown Insurance Agency has established a reputation for personal …

Insurance Journal’s Risky Future series is hosting the “AI Tools for MGAs” Demo Day, a series of free AI tool demonstrations designed exclusively for managing general agencies. The latest online event offers MGAs an opportunity to evaluate innovative and practical …

In 2019 Florida lawmakers, after a hard-fought legislative effort, provided benefits—outside the workers’ compensation system—for firefighters diagnosed with any of 21 types of cancer. On Monday, the Florida House of Representatives gave final passage to Senate Bill 984, which would …

Marsh said Nick Studer will become president and CEO of Marsh Risk, succeeding Martin South, who will become chief client officer of Marsh and work closely with the leaders of the company’s businesses. Studer has been the CEO of Marsh’s …

Aon plc said it promoted Anne Corona to North America CEO. She takes over for Lori Goltermann, who was elevated to the role of vice chair of Aon. The roles will begin March 31. Corona has had a 25-year career …

A high school teacher in Gainesville, Georgia, was killed Friday when a group of students, engaged in “rolling” his yard with toilet paper, accidentally ran over the man. News sites reported that Jason Hughes, 40, knew the traditional prank was …