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Gartner, a research and advisory firm specializing in business and technology insights, predicts that by the end of 2026, there will be more than 2,000 legal claims globally related to so-called “artificial intelligence death” events. This forecast reflects growing awareness of the legal and financial consequences of the continued deployment of artificial intelligence across industries….
Euclid Transactional, a managing general agent (MGA) specializing in transactional insurance underwriting and claims processing, has announced 21 senior promotions across regions and functions globally. The 21 promotions are part of 47 title and role changes across Euclid Transactional’s global claims, operations and underwriting teams. Euclid Transactional said the promotion reflects the company’s continued investment…
Jean-Jacques Henchoz, former CEO of Hannover Re, a large European reinsurance company, has been elected as a new member of the board of directors of Swiss Re, one of Europe’s four largest reinsurance companies. Swiss Re revealed plans to nominate Henchoz to its board of directors back in February and confirmed his election at its…
Liberty Mutual Insurance announces a $600 million endowment for the Liberty Mutual Foundation to build stronger, more resilient communities. This meaningful investment marks an important milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to supporting people and communities through enduring philanthropic programs and partnerships. The gift creates a self-sustaining funding source for the Foundation, providing a permanent…
Global insurance and reinsurance brokerage group Aon has launched enhancements to its Radford McLagan salary database as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) talent and roles increases across industries. New platform capabilities integrate data, real-time insights and automation to provide a seamless experience for HR leaders. It now reports on AI-specific job categories, providing better transparency…
Great American Insurance Group, a property and casualty insurance company, announced the promotion of Jesse F. Gutierrez to president of the Professional Liability Division, effective April 27, 2026. Gutierrez will succeed Reina L. Gregorio, who will retire in July after more than 13 years with the company. Gutierrez joined Great American Insurance Group in 2013…
While the 2026 hurricane season in the Atlantic basin is expected to be “somewhat below average,” the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) advises insurers to remain cautious as it only takes one major storm to topple loss expectations in a high-inflation environment. Thirteen named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes are expected during the 2026…
Gallagher Re, the reinsurance brokerage and advisory arm of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., announced the appointment of Miguel Araújo as the new leader of its Iberian operations. Araújo combines technical expertise and commercial experience to support the development of solutions and the management of client relationships. Araujo will be responsible for overseeing operations and…
Evercore ISI, the investment research arm of Evercore, outlined the challenges facing the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry in its first-quarter 2026 preview, citing increasing cyclical pressures in commercial, personal and reinsurance markets. Evercore ISI highlighted that soft pricing conditions and continued technology disruption are weighing on industry valuations, with concerns about artificial intelligence…
CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company, a provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance, has appointed Kellen Booher as its new president and chief executive officer, marking the next phase in the company’s leadership evolution. He succeeds Marc Schmittlein, who previously announced his intention to retire and will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board….