The dispute traces back to a personal injury liability policy that General Star sold to Toy Quest. That policy covered injuries arising from a specific list of offenses: false arrest, detention, imprisonment, malicious prosecution, wrongful eviction, slander, libel, and invasion of privacy. Abuse of process was not on the list.
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According to a new report from Swiss Re Institute, whilst global insured losses in 2025, at US $107 billion, fell below the long-term natural catastrophe trend, secondary perils, including severe convective storms (SCS), wildfires, and floods, accounted for a record 92% of the total.The Los Angeles wildfires from the start of 2025, which contributed a staggering $40 billion of the year total, represented the largest wildfire loss event on Swiss Re’s sigma records. At the same time, severe convective storms also contributed significantly in 2025, ranking as the third-costliest year on record for SCS, after 2023 and 2024, and adding…
The case is a reminder that the scope of permissive-use coverage is not unlimited. Permission to drive, on its own, does not guarantee coverage if the policy contains a valid exclusion that applies to the driver’s circumstances. And in Arkansas, the court made clear, the question of whether such exclusions should be banned is one for the legislature, not the judiciary.
The report, “Securing the Supply Chain: A 2026 Blueprint for Countering Smarter Theft,” reveals that cargo theft is no longer dominated by opportunistic “smash-and-grab” incidents. Instead, criminals are increasingly leveraging tools such as GPS spoofing, stolen login credentials, and AI-powered phishing campaigns to infiltrate fleet management systems and reroute high-value shipments without detection.
Impacts on the wider aviation system Beyond insurers, the impact extends across the aviation ecosystem, Kennedys outlined. Airlines, airports, lessors, and logistics providers may face increased insurance costs and operational uncertainty. While most standard travel insurance policies exclude direct war-related claims, indirect losses – such as delays, cancellations, and business interruption – are expected to rise, creating additional claims pressure in adjacent coverage areas.
Captive insurance, which allows companies to insure their own risks rather than relying solely on third-party insurers, has become a more attractive strategy for organizations aiming to gain greater control over costs, coverage structures, and long-term risk management. Tennessee’s regulatory environment has played a key role in supporting this growth, particularly following the modernization of its captive insurance statutes in 2011.
Compared to broader financial markets and asset classes that are more correlated with the global macroeconomy, catastrophe bonds and insurance-linked securities are exhibiting significantly lower volatility in 2026, specialist investment manager Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP has highlighted.With the conflict in the Middle East now set to move into its fourth week, the ramifications of the war and fears of the ultimate cost to the global economy is driving meaningful volatility in financial markets. It’s not like traditional financial markets haven’t been volatile anyway over the last few years. But the attack on Iran, and its attacks on Gulf neighbours, have…
The Trump administration has signaled a willingness to halt billions of dollars in federal health payments to multiple states, mirroring moves they made against Minnesota. The specific target is Medicaid, the public health insurance program that pairs state and federal money. Federal officials have announced unprecedented actions in Minnesota this year, declaring they could withhold over $2 billion in payments slated for the state and claw back nearly $260 million from last year. The actions in Minnesota came as part of the administration’s declared crackdown on fraud, but critics have likened them to using a bludgeon instead of a scalpel,…
She cautioned, however, that the technology alone would not guarantee results. “The ability to harness advanced analytics and AI will increasingly define market relevance, operational efficiency, and strategic agility,” Doddington said. “At the same time, using AI tools without a solid foundation may exacerbate existing issues rather than solve them.”
In a stark message on Friday, Iran’s top military spokesperson, Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi, said that “parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations” linked to Tehran’s enemies would no longer be safe. The threat came as Iranian forces continued to fire on Israel and on energy infrastructure in Gulf Arab states, even as Iran itself remained under sustained U.S.–Israeli airstrikes.
A Warwick, New York insurance agency is under investigation for alleged illegal practices. The Warwick Police Department reported it executed a warrant to search Fullerton Insurance in January for the purpose of obtaining documentation, electronic devices, and other potential evidence related to suspected fraudulent activity. Police said the investigation was initiated following a complaint from a client of the agency. Since that time, investigators said they have received more than 20 additional reports from individuals who believe they may have been similarly affected. The police said yesterday that they are continuing the investigation in conjunction with the office of Orange…
The patient in Room 373 refuses to leave. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare earlier this month sued the patient, saying she has refused to depart her hospital room since being discharged last October. The hospital also has asked a state judge in Tallahassee for an injunction ordering the patient to vacate the hospital room and authorizing the county sheriff’s office to assist if necessary. The hospital said that resources have been diverted from helping other patients because of her occupation of the room. “Defendant’s continued occupancy prevents use of the bed for patients needing acute care,” the hospital said in the lawsuit.…
It was supposed to be Florida’s version of the Panama Canal — a shortcut for boats to pass through the middle of the state from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf instead of navigating around the peninsula. But work on the Cross Florida Barge Canal was stopped in 1971 over environmental concerns. Since then, a dam and reservoir built for the aborted canal in northeast Florida has drowned a chunk of the Ocala National Forest, put 20 springs underwater and disrupted wildlife crossings, including some used by migrating manatees. Every couple of years, when state workers empty the reservoir to…