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Insurance Journal | March 19, 2026

2,400 Kaiser Mental Health Professionals Strike in California Over AI Concerns

About 2,400 Kaiser Permanente mental health professionals were striking Wednesday in Northern California over concerns that the health care giant is replacing therapists with artificial intelligence. Kaiser says the union claim is false and AI will not replace human assessment …

Insurance Journal | March 19, 2026

Penn. Seeks $2.6M Penalties From Utility Over Deadly Explosion at Chocolate Factory

Pennsylvania is seeking $2.65 million in penalties from a utility company over the March 2023 natural gas explosion at a chocolate factory that killed seven workers and injured 10 others. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) has filed a formal …

Insurance Journal | March 19, 2026

Jewelers Mutual Launches Digital Jewelry Insurance Program Powered by Sure

Sure, an insurance technology platform, announced the launch of a new digital jewelry insurance program underwritten by JM Specialty Insurance Company, a member insurer of the Jewelers Mutual Group. Developed in collaboration with Jewelers Mutual and built to meet its …

Insurance Journal | March 10, 2026

Inszone Acquires Nebraska’s Jaffery Insurance & Financial Services

Inszone Insurance Services announced its acquisition of Jaffery Insurance & Financial Services, an independent insurance agency based in Omaha, Nebraska. This acquisition marks Inszone’s entrance into the Nebraska market and strengthens the company’s growing presence in the Midwest. Founded in …

Insurance Journal | March 10, 2026

WalkerHughes Acquires Missouri’s Hometown Insurance Agency

WalkerHughes Insurance announced its continued expansion in Missouri with the acquisition of Hometown Insurance Agency LLC, located in Independence, Missouri. This partnership marks WalkerHughes’ entry into the Kansas City metropolitan area. Hometown Insurance Agency has established a reputation for personal …

Insurance Journal | March 10, 2026

Register: Risky Future AI Tools for MGAs ‘Demo Day’ on March 11

Insurance Journal’s Risky Future series is hosting the “AI Tools for MGAs” Demo Day, a series of free AI tool demonstrations designed exclusively for managing general agencies. The latest online event offers MGAs an opportunity to evaluate innovative and practical …

Insurance Journal | March 10, 2026

Florida Lawmakers Tweak Cancer Benefits for Firefighters

In 2019 Florida lawmakers, after a hard-fought legislative effort, provided benefits—outside the workers’ compensation system—for firefighters diagnosed with 21 types of cancer. On Monday, the Florida House of Representatives gave final passage to Senate Bill 984, which would speed up …

Insurance Journal | March 10, 2026

Studer to Become CEO of Marsh Risk, South Moves to Chief Client Officer of Marsh

Marsh said Nick Studer will become president and CEO of Marsh Risk, succeeding Martin South, who will become chief client officer of Marsh and work closely with the leaders of the company’s businesses. Studer has been the CEO of Marsh’s …

Insurance Journal | March 10, 2026

Corona Promoted to North America CEO at Aon

Aon plc said it promoted Anne Corona to North America CEO. She takes over for Lori Goltermann, who was elevated to the role of vice chair of Aon. The roles will begin March 31. Corona has had a 25-year career …

Insurance Journal | March 10, 2026

Georgia Teacher Killed When Toilet Paper Prank by Students Goes Wrong

A high school teacher in Gainesville, Georgia, was killed Friday when a group of students, engaged in “rolling” his yard with toilet paper, accidentally ran over the man. News sites reported that Jason Hughes, 40, knew the traditional prank was …

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