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Insurance Journal | July 10, 2026

El Niño Likely Strongest in 75 Years, US Forecasters Say

The weather-roiling El Niño that emerged across the Pacific last month has continued to build and will likely be one of the strongest in more than 75 years, the US Climate Prediction Center said. Sea surface temperatures of 1C (1.8F) …

Insurance Journal | July 9, 2026

Illinois Governor Signs AI Regulation Bill That Aims to Mitigate Risks

Gov. JB Pritzker signed artificial intelligence legislation modeled after similar bills in California and New York on Monday, furthering a push for a state-driven national framework in lieu of federal regulations. “Congress and the president ought to be passing similar …

Insurance Journal | July 9, 2026

Texas Lawmakers Continue Push to Ban TCH Products

The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a public hearing Tuesday to gather information that will shape future legislation on THC products sold in the state. Lawmakers made arguments against THC that harkened back to the days …

Insurance Journal | July 9, 2026

AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Illinois’ National Group

AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of OMS National Insurance Company, …

Insurance Journal | July 9, 2026

Brown & Riding Launches National Private Client Practice

Brown & Riding this week announced the launch of its new national Private Client Practice, a specialty practice area focused on affluent personal lines risks. The practice is led by Courtney Kerr, a seasoned private client professional, and backed by …

Insurance Journal | July 1, 2026

People Moves: Everest Global Wholesale & Specialty Names 2 Key Leaders, Buonpane and Stewart; TMK Appoints Barnes as Departmental Head of Marine & Energy

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Everest Group and Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK). A summary of these new hires follows here. Everest Global Wholesale & Specialty Names 2 Key Leaders, Buonpane and Stewart Everest Group Ltd., the …

Insurance Journal | July 1, 2026

Markets/Coverages: Zurich Launches Life Sciences Insurance Offering in Europe

Zurich Insurance Group is launching a dedicated life science insurance offering from July 2026, expanding its established U.S. capabilities across key European markets: Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Zurich explained that the …

Insurance Journal | July 1, 2026

St. Pete Mayor Accepts $275M Bid to Redevelop Tropicana Field Area for Housing

The mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, has accepted a $275 million bid to redevelop the Gas Plant District after the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball team leaves Tropicana Field for new digs in Tampa. Florida news outlets reported that …

Insurance Journal | July 1, 2026

Missouri Restaurant Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Miller’s Grill, Inc., a Washington, Missouri restaurant, will pay monetary damages to a former employee and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. …

Insurance Journal | July 1, 2026

Missouri Restaurant to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Miller’s Grill, Inc., a Washington, Missouri restaurant, will pay monetary damages to a former employee and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. …

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