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Starr refused to pause deadline on $7 million jet claim, suit alleges
6+ hour, 50+ min ago (199+ words) A microgravity flight company says its insurer would not pause the clock on a $7 million claim - so it sued to protect its rights." Zero Gravity Corporation, known for weightless-flight experiences flown for partners including NASA and the US Space Force,…...
SRG appoints new CUO for MGA business
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (323+ words) I am looking forward to working with the team to further develop the underwriting proposition, says appointee Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has appointed Neil Ross as chief underwriting officer of its MGA MX. Read: SRG appoints PIB Group veteran as head…...
Kovrilo expands SME modular insurance offering
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (223+ words) 8th July 2026 - Author: Taylor Mixides - Kovrilo, a MISSION-backed managing general agent that provides modular commercial combined insurance for UK small and medium-sized enterprises, has developed its proposition further through a series of enhancements intended to widen broker choice and improve protection…...
MAS proposes PCC model for separate insurance risks in one entity
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (232+ words) The move supports captive insurance and alternative risk transfer. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a consultation paper proposing a legislative framework for a new Protected Cell Company (PCC) corporate structure to help insurers manage separate risk programmes…...
Lisa Butera
9+ hour, 53+ min ago (40+ words) Business Insurance. com MS Reinsurance named Lisa Butera chief underwriting officer for North America, effective August 1. Previously, Ms. Butera was managing director, head of finpro and casualty, North America, corporate solutions at Swiss Re. More Comings & Goings...
RAM keeps insurance sector stable as capital buffers cushion pressures
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Motor insurance losses hit Sh8. 2 billion as claims outpace annual premiums
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (608+ words) The general insurance business posted an underwriting loss of Sh7 billion New industry data shows motor insurance generated the largest underwriting loss of any insurance class in 2025 /AI Generated Kenya's motor insurance business is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain, with rising…...
Command Investigations acquires Covent Bridge's insurance division
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (411+ words) Command Investigations, a national leader in investigative services to the insurance community, has acquired the insurance division of Covent Bridge, creating what the companies describe as the largest insurance investigations firm in the United States. Covent Bridge's insurance division, headquartered…...
Sequel Insurance Agencies acquires Watkins Insurance Group
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (336+ words) Sequel Insurance Agencies, powered by SIAA, has acquired Watkins Insurance Group, adding five office locations across Austin and Central Texas to the platform. The deal strengthens Sequel's presence in the Texas market and brings in Watkins' reputation for personalized insurance…...
HUB International taps 30-year construction veteran for complex risk in Canada
18+ hour, 42+ min ago (314+ words) HUB International has appointed Roger Cervo as senior vice president of complex risk in Canada, bringing'one of the country's most experienced large commercial insurance producers into a role that reflects growing demand for specialist expertise across the Canadian market. Cervo…...