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Insurance Journal | April 17, 2026

Update: Shipping Firms Seek Clarifications Before Transiting Now-Opened Hormuz

Shipping companies have cautiously welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open but said they would require clarifications, including about the risk of mines, before vessels move through the entry point to the Gulf. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi …

Insurance Journal | April 17, 2026

Marsh Aims to Be ‘AI Winner’ by Focusing on Gains in Growth, Productivity, Efficiency

Marsh aims to be an “AI winner” through growth, productivity and efficiency gains, according to John Doyle, president and CEO of the broker and risk adviser. “[W]e see AI as a powerful accelerator and enabler in delivering value to our …

Insurance Journal | April 10, 2026

Iowa AG Sues Meta Over Alleged Deceptive Practices on Instagram

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has filed a lawsuit against Meta and several of its subsidiaries, including Instagram and Facebook, for breaking Iowa’s consumer protection laws. The Attorney General’s Office alleges Instagram represents itself as being safe for …

Insurance Journal | April 10, 2026

Inszone Acquires Oklahoma’s Schuessler

Inszone Insurance Services announced its expansion in Oklahoma through the acquisition of Schuessler Insurance, Inc., a long-standing independent insurance agency based in Alva, Oklahoma. Founded in 1973 by Harvey Schuessler, the agency began as a small operation run from Schuessler’s …

Insurance Journal | April 10, 2026

Markel Expands in Australia With Office in Perth

Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., announced the opening of a new office in Perth, Western Australia, with immediate effect. Building on growth from existing Australian offices, Markel is expanding its local presence with the appointments of …

Insurance Journal | April 10, 2026

Missouri Fossil Company Owner Accused of Disability Fraud

The owner of a St. Louis, Missouri fossil replica company was indicted and accused of fraudulently seeking disability benefits, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri announced. Scott A. Taylor, 50, is still on probation from a prior disability …

Insurance Journal | April 10, 2026

Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Colorado Over State’s New AI Law

xAI filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block Colorado from enforcing a new law regulating artificial intelligence systems, escalating a fight over whether oversight should be handled by states or by Washington. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court …

Insurance Journal | April 10, 2026

Florida AG to Investigate ChatGPT After Gunman May Have Used it Before FSU Shooting

Florida’s attorney general said his office has launched an investigation into the artificial intelligence app ChatGPT and its parent company, after authorities learned that a gunman used the platform repeatedly before a mass shooting last year at Florida State University. …

Insurance Journal | April 10, 2026

Recent Auto Recalls From Hyundai, GM, Ford, VW Total Over 1 Million Vehicles

Hyundai to Recall About 294,000 Vehicles Over Seat Belt Anchor Defect Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause seat belt anchors to detach, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration …

Insurance Journal | April 10, 2026

Prosecutors to Subpoena Tiger Woods’ Rx Drug Records After Florida Arrest

Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods ‘ prescription drug records from a pharmacy, a week after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Prosecutors in Florida on Tuesday said they planned to …