Canada’s Gifford Carr Wings Into Florida With Acquisition of Omni One Agency
It’s often insureds who come to Florida from Canada before winter sets in. But this week, it’s an Ottawa-based insurance brokerage that has moved into the Sunshine State with the acquisition of a Cape Coral firm. Gifford Carr Insurance Group …
Honeywell Offloads Inherited Asbestos Liabilities
Honeywell said on Wednesday that it has divested all of its Bendix asbestos liabilities, as well as certain non-Bendix asbestos liabilities, to corporate liability acquisition platform Delticus. The company is streamlining operations, with a plan to split into three independently …
People Moves: CAP Names Cavanaugh Senior Vice President of Business Development
The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. promoted Daniel Cavanaugh to senior vice president of business development. Cavanaugh was named vice president of CAP membership development in 2018. As senior vice president, he leads a new business unit that brings together …
California AG Pledges More Lawsuits Against Trump’s Green Rollbacks
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said his state would continue to sue the Trump administration’s aggressive deregulatory actions on environmental rules, and was also looking at more lawsuits connected to deception around plastic recycling. Speaking on the “Climate Frontlines” show …
People Moves: Highstreet Names Stokes Chief Broking Officer
Highstreet Insurance Partners, headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, named Kristen Stokes as its chief broking officer. Stokes is based out of Highstreet’s New York City office. Stokes will serve on Highstreet’s executive leadership team with a focus on deepening the …
California State University Targeted by EEOC Antisemitism Inquiry
Federal officials have opened inquiries into California State University for allegations of antisemitism and claims of racial discrimination tied to a diversity hiring initiative. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has launched an investigation into claims of antisemitism and was …
OpenAI Says Musk’s xAI Filed Secrets Suit to ‘Bully’ Ex-Workers
OpenAI Inc. says a lawsuit accusing it of stealing technology from xAI is just Elon Musk’s latest attempt to distract attention from the failures of his own generative artificial intelligence company. “Unable to match OpenAI’s innovation, xAI has filed this …
White Mountains Insurance to Sell Unit to CVC in $1.75 Billion Deal
White Mountains Insurance said on Friday it would sell a controlling interest in insurance distribution platform Bamboo to European private equity firm CVC in a deal that values the company at $1.75 billion. Shares of Hamilton, Bermuda-based White Mountains jumped …
More NC Outer Banks Homes Collapse into Surf as Hurricanes Stay Far Offshore
Six unoccupied houses along North Carolina’s Outer Banks have collapsed into the ocean as Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda rumble in the Atlantic, the latest private beachfront structures to fall as sea levels rise due to global warming. Five of the …
Howden Acquires Insurance Broker Gott & Wynne in North Wales
Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced the acquisition of Gott & Wynne Ltd., a property-casualty insurance broker based in Llandudno, North Wales, specializing in both personal and commercial lines. This acquisition gives Howden its first branch in North Wales …
Georgia Farmers Should Get $531M in Helene Aid But the Deal’s Not Done Yet
The wait continues for Georgia farmers who need more aid after Hurricane Helene, even as state and federal officials in other states announce agreements. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper this week announced Georgia farmers …
Trump Halts $2 Billion for Chicago Transit in Shutdown Play
White House Budget Director Russell Vought announced the withholding of more than $2 billion for transportation projects in Chicago, the latest move by the Trump administration to use the shutdown as leverage to shrink the federal government. Vought said in …
Large Fire Erupts in Jet Fuel Unit at Chevron’s LA Refinery
A large fire erupted in a jet fuel production unit at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles on Thursday, disrupting supply in California’s isolated energy market. Chevron’s second-biggest refinery in the United States, the El Segundo facility supplies a …
Blast Blew 20-Story Chunk Out of Bronx Apartment Building
An explosion at a New York City apartment building blew off a massive chimney that ran up the side of the high-rise, leaving residents to wait for clearance to return to their apartments as officials investigate what caused the blast. …
Two Delta Jets Collide While Taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
Two Delta Air Lines Inc. regional jets collided at low speed while taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday night, causing minor injuries to one flight attendant and prompting regulators to open an investigation. Both planes were CRJ-900 aircraft …
Net-Zero Banking Alliance Folds After Mass Exodus by Members
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance is to cease operations after a vote to wind up the group which had already lost many of its members amid allegations from some U.S. lawmakers that membership breached antitrust regulations. The alliance, set up in …
Typhoon Matmo Strengthens as It Hits Philippines, on Track to China
Typhoon Matmo intensified as it made landfall in northern Philippines on Friday where it’s forecast to dump heavy rain, with the nation still reeling from the impact of two deadly typhoons in the past two weeks. Matmo, locally named Paolo, …
Denmark Says Russia Is Waging Hybrid War After Drone Scare
Denmark accused Russia of waging a hybrid war against the Nordic nation and warned more attacks are likely, after a series of drone incursions disrupted operations at civilian and military airports. The Danish Defence Intelligence Service said in a threat …
Finnish Court Dismisses Case Against Crew in Baltic Sea Cable Breach Trial
A Finnish district court ruled on Friday that it does not have jurisdiction to prosecute the captain and two officers of the Eagle S oil tanker, who are accused of breaking undersea power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea …
Markets/Coverages: MGA DUAL UK Announces 5-Year Capacity Deal, Led by Zurich
DUAL UK, the managing general agent and subsidiary of insurance intermediary Howden, announced a five-year capacity deal led by Zurich Insurance, along with Liberty Specialty Markets and other A-rated capacity to support its new regional Commercial Combined product. The Commercial …



