Amwins Global Risks broadens global renewable energy catastrophe facility and raises capacity to $50m

Amwins Global Risks, the specialist wholesale insurance broking business of Amwins, has expanded its specialist natural catastrophe facility for renewable energy projects, increasing available capacity to USD $50 million per placement while extending both the range of covered perils and its global availability. The company said the facility was initially introduced to provide additional Severe…

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ALIRT reveals contrasting residual property insurance trends across four high-risk US states

ALIRT Insurance Research, a US insurance research and analytics firm focused on the property and casualty sector, has released a new report highlighting widening differences in the performance of residual property insurance markets across California, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. The company says that although the wider US property insurance market has returned to profitability, conditions…

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Octave Specialty grows Q2’26 revenue 51% as underwriting performance improves

Octave Specialty Group, a US-listed global specialty insurance company operating across insurance distribution and specialty property and casualty insurance, reported improved second-quarter 2026 results, supported by stronger underwriting performance at its Everspan insurance business and continued expansion across its insurance distribution operations. At Everspan, Octave Specialty Group reported a more than 600 basis point improvement…

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A Doctor Says 'Stress Sweet' Smells Different – Here's How To Spot It

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Cytora and Octave partner to strengthen AI-powered operations for MGAs

Cytora, a UK insurance technology company that develops digital risk processing software for insurers, brokers and managing general agents (MGAs), has entered into a strategic partnership with Octave Specialty Group, a specialty insurance platform that invests in, acquires and grows MGAs. As part of the agreement, Cytora will provide its AI-powered risk processing and workflow…

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Morningstar DBRS says demographic change is reshaping life insurance markets in Canada and US

Morningstar DBRS, a global credit ratings agency that provides independent analysis of financial institutions and other industries, has published commentary examining the impact of demographic shifts on the life insurance sector in Canada and the United States. The report, The Great Demographic Shift: Challenges and Growth Opportunities for Life Insurers in Canada and the US,…

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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ iconic uniform gets its first historic update in years ahead of the 2026 NFL season | NFL News

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will debut a historic update to their iconic uniform during the 2026 NFL season through an expanded partnership with Kendra Scott. The collaboration introduces the first standardized game-day jewelry as part of the squad’s look and includes a fan collection inspired by Texas pride. The launch also highlights the growing influence…

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