Archive: March 2026

Ship Insurers Cancel War Risk Cover Due to Iran Conflict
Insurance Journal | March 2, 2026
Ship Insurers Cancel War Risk Cover Due to Iran Conflict
Several marine insurers said they are canceling war risk cover for ships due to the conflict in Iran and the Gulf. Insurers including Gard, Skuld, NorthStandard, the London P&I Club and the American Club said their cancellations will take effect …
Median Securities Class Action Settlement Hits 29-Year High
Insurance Journal | March 2, 2026
Median Securities Class Action Settlement Hits 29-Year High
Despite fewer securities class action settlements, the median settlement amount reached its highest level in nearly three decades last year, according to Cornerstone Research. The median settlement was $17.3 million in 2025—marking a 20% increase from the previous year and …
FedEx Customers Sue Company for Tariff Refunds After US Supreme Court Ruling
Insurance Journal | March 2, 2026
FedEx Customers Sue Company for Tariff Refunds After US Supreme Court Ruling
FedEx was sued in federal court on Friday on behalf of customers seeking refunds from the global shipping company after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled this month that President Donald Trump unlawfully imposed billions of dollars in emergency tariffs on …
Baldwin Posts Fourth Quarter Loss; Carlisle Takes Over Underwriting Group
Insurance Journal | March 2, 2026
Baldwin Posts Fourth Quarter Loss; Carlisle Takes Over Underwriting Group
Tampa-based Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (BWIN) reported a loss of $25.9 million in its fourth quarter, the second quarter for significant red ink. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents. Earnings, …
Delaware High Court Upholds Elon Musk-Led Overhaul of State’s Business Law
Insurance Journal | March 2, 2026
Delaware High Court Upholds Elon Musk-Led Overhaul of State’s Business Law
The Delaware Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of an overhaul of state law that governs most major US corporations and was fueled by Elon Musk, handing a win to company founders, insiders and private equity owners who sought less restrictive …