Axa SA expects to lose its distribution partnership with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA next year, potentially putting the insurer on the losing side of the deals wave washing across Italian finance. Axa’s management recently discussed the topic …

The risks of artificial intelligence may exceed its opportunities if no adequate safeguards and ethical framework are put in place, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday, backing a blend of industry self-regulation and input from key …

The cost of insuring against tech defaults struck record highs on Thursday, as investors rushed to hedge against the risk of credit stress building in the AI trade, with heavily indebted data center operators like CoreWeave hit hardest. Hotter-than-expected US …

Insurance technology company OneShield, headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, appointed Terry Brown as chief insurance officer. In this newly created role, Brown will shape the company’s AI-native capabilities and bring them to market. Brown brings decades of insurance experience across the …

The commercial cyber insurance market is strong and growing, but small to midsize businesses may be falling behind as cybercriminals ramp up AI efforts. “Cyber threats are evolving faster than many businesses can adapt, creating significant financial and operational challenges,” …

A broad-based AI exclusion in insurance policies could create “real confusion and uncertainty,” Marsh CEO John Doyle said, calling for a more nuanced approach to assessing risks as the technology becomes increasingly embedded in business operations. Analysts and experts say …

Right now, many enterprises are approaching AI adoption like a vendor selection exercise. Which model should we partner with? Which platform is smartest? Which large language model (LLM) has the features and are at a price point we’re looking for? …

CCC Intelligent Solutions said on Thursday it agreed to be acquired by a consortium of private investment firms led by GTCR and including Elliott Investment Management in a $6.1 billion take-private deal. Shareholders of the Chicago-based company will receive $7.75 …

Three members of a New Jersey family have been charged for their alleged roles in a homeowners’ insurance fraud scheme involving an Assurance Insurance Co. claims examiner that generated more than $100,000 in fraudulent payments. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport reported …

A cocktail of risks is threatening to stall the US IPO pipeline, leaving Anthropic PBC’s potential blockbuster debut as one of the few offerings that investors can count on. Several deals have already come unglued, with smart-ring maker Oura Inc. …

Lemonade is offering renters insurance in Hawaii. The company’s renters policies are available through its app, where customers can get quotes, purchase and update policies and file claims. Lemonade said about 40% of renters claims are handled instantly. The company …

A former claims adjuster has been charged with defrauding the Pennsylvania insurer he worked for by taking payment of nearly $1 million for an accident claim under the guise that he was with a law firm representing the claimant. Pennsylvania …

Anthropic should delay its US IPO until it addresses concerns about safety, governance and the pace of development, urged New York City Comptroller Mark Levine in a letter to the AI lab’s CEO Dario Amodei. AI systems have advanced rapidly …

Romania blamed Russia for increased drone strikes against commercial vessels in the Black Sea after a second cargo caught fire near its territorial waters in the space of 12 hours. “It’s obvious that these are attempts by Russia, in Romania …

France and Germany are nearing a deal on cars that would water down EU-wide CO2 emission targets for 2035 and open the door for Britain to be treated as a trusted partner under the EU’s “Made in EU” rules, diplomats …

Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery on Oct. 15, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv was “done” supporting a ceasefire on energy targets announced by US President Donald Trump and ignored by Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin played down the …

The founder of a central Florida home services company, who is running for Congress this year, said the firm will inspect and replace electrical ground wires that may not meet building code, after homeowners filed a lawsuit. Joe Strada, founder …

A group of 40 state attorneys general on Wednesday urged a US bankruptcy judge in Delaware to protect young users of Character.AI and keep their data safe during the AI companion company’s bankruptcy. Character.AI filed for bankruptcy late on Oct. …

Catastrophe risk management firm Karen Clark & Co. (KCC) said privately insured losses from wind and storm surge during Hurricane Isaias will be about $3 billion, making the storm one of the most manageable for insurers in recent years. AM …

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable for the members of the New York-based AmTrust Group. The ratings firm also affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) …