Thursday, March 12, 2026

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for Members of Plymouth Rock Assurance Group Share OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer …


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Iran Has Likely Begun Laying Mines in Hormuz, UK Minister Says

It’s becoming increasingly evident that Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK, as Iran’s new supreme leader used his first comments to the media to say the critical waterway should stay closed. “The reports …


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Lilly Flags Safety Risk in Compounded Zepbound Mixed With Vitamin B12

Eli Lilly & Co. warned that the active ingredient in its weight-loss blockbuster Zepbound could pose a risk to patients when mixed with vitamin B12, a combination sold by US drug compounders. Lilly tested compounded products and found “significant levels …


Lilly Flags Safety Risk in Compounded Zepbound Mixed With Vitamin B12
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Description: Eli Lilly & Co. warned that the active ingredient in its weight-loss blockbuster Zepbound could pose a risk to patients when mixed with vitamin B12, a combination sold by US drug compounders. Lilly tested compounded products and found “significant levels …
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NC Insurance Agent Posts Statement After Arrest on Embezzlement Charges

A North Carolina insurance agent is out on bond, awaiting court action, after he was charged with diverting premium payments from four automobile dealerships. Jeffrey Martin Webster, of Jamestown, North Carolina, was charged with 18 counts, including forgery and embezzlement …


NC Insurance Agent Posts Statement After Arrest on Embezzlement Charges
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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:49:55 +0000
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Markets/Coverages: Marsh Risk, Apollo Develop Insurance Facility for Uber

Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh, and specialty insurer Apollo’s ibott division announced the launch of an insurance facility for Uber. According to the companies, the facility is the first of its kind and will “accelerate the deployment of autonomous …


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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:13:17 +0000
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Coast Guard Rescues 3 Fishermen Whose Ship Sank in Maine’s Boothbay Harbor

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people from the water approximately 23 miles south of Boothbay Harbor in Maine on Wednesday morning. The Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor crew reported they located the vessel at 9:01 a.m. and rescued three …


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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:58:20 +0000
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Mississippi Jury Acquits Engineer Charged With Lying About 2017 Plane Crash

A jury has acquitted a former engineer overseeing military aircraft maintenance of charges of making false statements and obstructing justice during the criminal investigation of a 2017 military plane crash in Mississippi that killed all 16 service members aboard. James …


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WTW: US Commercial Insurance Rates Moderate to 2.9% in Q4 2025

U.S. commercial insurance rates increased 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest WTW Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). “Commercial insurance pricing continued to moderate in the fourth quarter, reflecting a more stable market,” said Yi …


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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:32:33 +0000
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World Faces Largest-Ever Oil Supply Disruption on Middle East War, IEA Says

The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, a day after it agreed to release a record volume from strategic stockpiles to offset shortages and a …


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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:13:28 +0000
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Officials Declare Barge Fire in Delaware Bay Under Control

The U.S. Coast Guard and the states of Delaware and New Jersey on Wednesday declared the barge fire in Delaware Bay under control. No injuries were reported for the incident. The barge was carrying salvage metal at the time of …


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People Moves: Andover Cos. Names Nadeau, Duchette; Plymouth Rock Appoints Seaborn

The Andover Companies Names Nadeau SVP and CUO, Duchette SVP and CUO The Andover Companies, headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, appointed Paul Nadeau as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer and Patrick Duchette as senior vice president and chief …


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Natural Gas Boom Will Spur a Shortage of US Fracking Gear, Shale Boss Says

Rising US natural gas exports and soaring domestic demand for the power-plant fuel will lead to a shortage of fracking gear later this decade, according to the head of one the country’s top drilling contractors. Activity in US shale fields …


Natural Gas Boom Will Spur a Shortage of US Fracking Gear, Shale Boss Says
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Warburg Pincus Is Said to Explore Options for Asian Insurer Oona

Warburg Pincus is considering options for Oona Insurance that might lead to a sale, according to people familiar with the matter, after receiving interest from other insurers and investment firms. The US private equity firm is working with Citigroup Inc. …


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Oil Tankers Attacked Off Iraq as Middle East Crisis Worsens

Two oil tankers were hit in Iraqi waters, the latest in a string of attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf that are raising risks to global energy supply from the deepening Middle East war. The strikes on the vessels …


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People Moves: Church Mutual Names Rushing as COO, Ziegler to Admitted CUO

Church Mutual Insurance Company announced two leadership promotions that reinforce the company’s focus on innovation and disciplined growth. Pam Rushing has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO), and Neil Ziegler has been promoted to chief underwriting officer – admitted. …


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Jury Awards $667K to Muslim Men Pepper-Sprayed by Missouri Prison Guards

A federal jury on Monday awarded $667,000 in damages to a group of Muslim men incarcerated in Missouri who were pepper-sprayed by state correctional officers while praying. The lawsuit in eastern Missouri’s U.S. District Court alleged that the men had …


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ExxonMobil Set to Move to Texas In Search of Business Friendly Environment

ExxonMobil is poised to move its legal headquarters from New Jersey to Texas in search of a more friendly business environment, the company announced Tuesday morning. The board of directors for the largest U.S.-based oil producing company, which already runs …


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Costco Customers Sue for Share of Refunds From Trump Tariffs

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 …


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People Moves: Iyer to Lead Chubb’s Global Operations, Technology

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 …


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Extreme Heat Is Making Life Increasingly Unlivable

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 …


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Florida Bill Passes, Easing Agency Customer Reps’ Education Requirements

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 …


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Once a Beacon of Cheap Homes, Nevada Is a Symbol of the Struggle With High Costs

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 …


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Vouch in California Adds Financial, Health & Life Sciences and Professional Services

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 …


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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Judge Upholds New York Workers’ Comp Board Ban Against Spinal Surgeon

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 …


Judge Upholds New York Workers’ Comp Board Ban Against Spinal Surgeon
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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:41 +0000
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Stryker Remains Offline After Cyberattack Linked to Iran Group

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 …


Stryker Remains Offline After Cyberattack Linked to Iran Group
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Description: 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 …
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Category: National News
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:39 +0000
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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Millionaire Tax Advances in Washington State as Legal Duel Looms

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 …


Millionaire Tax Advances in Washington State as Legal Duel Looms
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Category: West News
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:30 +0000
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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Chubb to Serve as Lead US Insurer for Gulf Shipping Amid Iran War

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 …


Chubb to Serve as Lead US Insurer for Gulf Shipping Amid Iran War
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Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:15:05 +0000
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Relation Acquires Rummel Associates

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 …


Relation Acquires Rummel Associates
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Category: Midwest News
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:30:14 +0000
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

NTSB to Hold Hearing on Two Fatal Ford Crashes Involving Driver Assistance

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 …


NTSB to Hold Hearing on Two Fatal Ford Crashes Involving Driver Assistance
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Category: National News
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:11:46 +0000
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Thai Cargo Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz; Three Crew Missing

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 …


Thai Cargo Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz; Three Crew Missing
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Category: International & Reinsurance News
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:43:32 +0000
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