Insurance News

Iran's insurance gambit in the Strait of Hormuz is a claim waiting to happen

Iran's insurance gambit in the Strait of Hormuz is a claim waiting to happen

Tehran's newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority is requiring all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to carry Iranian-approved insurance. Free for 60 days. Fees to follow.

Matthew Sellers Jun 19, 2026
Middle-market distress emerging as the next trade credit risk: Intact executive

Middle-market distress emerging as the next trade credit risk: Intact executive

Executive points to rising delays as a sign of mounting stress among US middle-market firms

Climate due diligence is opening a new front for insurance brokers in M&A

Climate due diligence is opening a new front for insurance brokers in M&A

Insurance and resilience assessments are becoming key transaction drivers

State Farm faces new pressure from fire survivors

State Farm faces new pressure from fire survivors

A petition could shape how regulators police insurers after future disasters

Brown & Brown lands new CRE distribution channel

Brown & Brown lands new CRE distribution channel

New tie-up offers a path around rate-dependent revenue

Annuity demand surges, yet consumers stay wary

Annuity demand surges, yet consumers stay wary

A decade hasn't closed the gap between retirement need and actual adoption

Insurers eye data center climate threats - First Street

Insurers eye data center climate threats - First Street

AI infrastructure demand is accelerating worldwide - and so is the climate exposure underneath it

The deal is signed. The war isn't over

The deal is signed. The war isn't over

What the US-Iran MOU means for war-risk insurance

Lloyd's, Chubb launch Hormuz war risk cover

Lloyd's, Chubb launch Hormuz war risk cover

Announcement comes as the Gulf war risk market stays unsettled

IB TALK

Hidden risks in green energy: Insurance gaps in solar, batteries, and beyond

Renewables may be cleaner, but their end-of-life risks are creating new liabilities and coverage gaps.

How brokers can ride the next wave of MGA growth

Agility, tech, and niche expertise will be differentiators, says TMPAA head

Beyond insurance: Rethinking risk for high net worth families

In 2026, protection for affluent families is less about buying more coverage and more about building resilience

Keep up with the latest news and events

Join our mailing list, it’s free!