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Belgium Seizes Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
Insurance Journal | March 2, 2026
Belgium Seizes Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
Belgium seized an oil tanker belonging to the Russian shadow fleet on Sunday and suspected of sailing with a “false flag and false documents,” Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said. Western sanctions imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine and aimed …
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 …
UK Appoints Barclays Executive as Top Bank of England Regulator
Insurance Journal | February 27, 2026
UK Appoints Barclays Executive as Top Bank of England Regulator
Britain’s government on Friday appointed a former regulator and current Barclays BARC.L executive, Katharine Braddick, as the Bank of England’s next deputy governor for prudential regulation to try to boost sluggish economic growth. Last year, finance minister Rachel Reeves criticized …
State Farm to Issue $136M in Dividends to Louisiana Drivers
Insurance Journal | February 27, 2026
State Farm to Issue $136M in Dividends to Louisiana Drivers
State Farm will issue dividends to Louisiana drivers totaling $136 million following stronger than expected underwriting performances nationally. State Farm, which writes approximately 30% of the personal auto insurance market in Louisiana, will send the dividend to policyholders this summer, …
Higginbotham Acquires Illinois-Based Monarch Solutions
Insurance Journal | February 27, 2026
Higginbotham Acquires Illinois-Based Monarch Solutions
Higginbotham announced it has acquired Monarch Solutions Inc., a firm that supports high-net-worth individuals with insurance related strategies that are intended to provide tax savings and estate liquidity. Monarch founder and now Higginbotham Managing Director Kevin Klaas will be based …
From Dating Scams to Fake Lawyers: OpenAI Details ChatGPT Misuse
Insurance Journal | February 27, 2026
From Dating Scams to Fake Lawyers: OpenAI Details ChatGPT Misuse
OpenAI said it banned accounts linked to Chinese law enforcement, romance scammers and influence operations, including a smear campaign against Japan’s first woman prime minister, in a report detailing the misuse of its ChatGPT technology. The company said several accounts …