# insurance awards (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover insurance awards. Page: Feed: --- ## [Scheduled test post](https://www.businessinsurance.com/?p=831431) _2026-09-17 · BI Editorial · Business Insurance_ This is a test ## [MSIG USA underwriting chief promoted to global role](https://www.businessinsurance.com/msig-usa-underwriting-chief-promoted-to-global-role/) _2026-08-26 · Gavin Souter · Business Insurance_ MSIG USA said Wednesday that Brian Botkin, its former chief underwriting officer, has been promoted to international chief underwriting officer for parent MS&AD Insurance Group. ## [Business Insurance names 2026 Herndon Award winner](https://www.businessinsurance.com/business-insurance-names-2026-herndon-award-winner/) _2026-08-26 · Brian Gaynor · Business Insurance_ Claims executive, insurance broker and longtime industry advocate Dwight Geddes is the 2026 Alonzo Herndon Award winner. ## [Property rates continue to drop while liability prices rise: Hub](https://www.businessinsurance.com/property-rates-continue-drop-while-liability-prices-rise-hub/) _2026-08-26 · Richard Sine · Business Insurance_ U.S. commercial insurance rates continued to diverge sharply between property and casualty, with residential property plunging and umbrella, excess liability and commercial auto increasing, according to a report by Hub International. ## [Truist countersues insurers in fight over $240 million Bickerstaff settlement](https://www.businessinsurance.com/truist-countersues-insurers-in-fight-over-240-million-bickerstaff-settlement/) _2026-08-26 · Richard Sine · Business Insurance_ A group of insurers led by a unit of Tokio Marine, a unit of Chubb, and Axis Insurance is facing a counterclaim from Truist Bank after suing the bank over coverage for a nearly $240 million class-action settlement. ## [Munich Re Specialty offers construction rescue insurance](https://www.businessinsurance.com/munich-re-specialty-offers-construction-rescue-insurance/) _2026-08-26 · Matthew Lerner · Business Insurance_ Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets, Syndicate on Wednesday launched construction rescue insurance for owners, developers and contractors engaged in large-scale tunneling and underground infrastructure projects. ## [Washington court reinstates verdict for Tacoma in firefighter comp dispute](https://www.businessinsurance.com/washington-court-reinstates-verdict-for-tacoma-in-firefighter-comp-dispute/) _2026-08-26 · Gavin Souter · Business Insurance_ A Washington appeals court Tuesday reinstated a jury verdict in favor of the City of Tacoma in a firefighter workers compensation dispute, ruling that the city’s discovery violations did not justify overturning its trial victory. ## [Meta reaches $18B of settlements over children’s social media addiction](https://www.businessinsurance.com/meta-reaches-18b-of-settlements-over-childrens-social-media-addiction/) _2026-08-26 · Reuters · Business Insurance_ Meta Platforms META.O agreed to make major changes to Facebook and Instagram and pay up to $18 billion to resolve claims by most U.S. states that it designed those platforms to addict children and misled consumers about their safety. ## [Prior authorization adds to comp access challenges: Panel](https://www.businessinsurance.com/prior-authorization-adds-to-comp-access-challenges-panel/) _2026-08-26 · Louise Esola · Business Insurance_ Reducing prior authorization requirements for conservative, or less invasive, medical care and improving communication with providers could help workers compensation programs address growing problems with access to care, a panel of experts said. ## [Marsh launches operational data center facility](https://www.businessinsurance.com/marsh-unveils-property-insurance-digital-product/) _2026-08-26 · Matthew Lerner · Business Insurance_ Marsh on Wednesday launched Stratus, a property insurance exchange for operational digital infrastructure projects including data centers and related support systems. ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/41woVvDVayA0) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Why connection matters more than adding new tools in claims](https://www.sedgwick.com/blog/why-connection-matters-more-than-adding-new-tools-in-claims/) _2026-08-26 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ Technology is changing nearly every aspect of business, and claims and benefits administration are no exception. Yet despite significant investment in digital tools, many organizations still struggle with visibility, efficiency and consistency throughout the claims process. Talk to risk managers, HR leaders, carriers or claims professionals, and you’ll hear a common theme: technology has become… ## [Recalled autos surge to five-year high despite fewer recalls](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2026/08/22/number-of-cars-trucks-recalled-hits-5-year-high/91392265007/) _2026-08-24 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ ## [AI Data Center Boom Faces Costly US Storm Threat](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-08-24/ai-data-center-boom-faces-costly-us-storm-threat?srnd=undefined) _2026-08-24 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ ## [Building AI-Ready Supply Chains Through Workforce Development](https://www.sdcexec.com/professional-development/training/article/22970955/sedgwick-building-aiready-supply-chains-through-workforce-development) _2026-08-24 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ ## [Where is AI delivering genuine value in insurance?](https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/tv/where-is-ai-delivering-genuine-value-in-insurance-587150.aspx) _2026-08-24 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ ## [Allianz Commercial hires AIG’s Woolley as UK president](https://www.postonline.co.uk/commercial/7960955/allianz-commercial-hires-aigs-woolley-as-uk-president) _2026-08-24 · People - postonline.co.uk_ Allianz Commercial has hired Emma Woolley as president of Global Specialty and UK Region. ## [Diary of an Insurance PR: Harrison Sadler's Alison Reeson](https://www.postonline.co.uk/people/7960682/diary-of-an-insurance-pr-harrison-sadlers-alison-reeson) _2026-08-24 · People - postonline.co.uk_ Alison Reeson, deputy managing director of Harrison Sadler, has a rook for an alarm clock, wears the wrong shoes for a long walk and prepares a client for a podcast about telematics and young drivers. ## [Apollo Global reveals data breach after hackers target financial firms](https://www.businessinsurance.com/apollo-global-reveals-data-breach-after-hackers-target-financial-firms/) _2026-08-21 · Reuters · Business Insurance_ Asset manager Apollo Global Management suffered a data breach last month in which hackers stole some personal information, according to a letter on Friday. ## [Sedgwick mobilized on the ground in Gironde (France) around major fires aftermath](https://www.newsassurancespro.com/incendies-de-retour-du-porge-un-expert-d-assurance-temoigne/01691690199) _2026-08-21 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ ## [Bill would expand radiation exposure compensation program](https://www.businessinsurance.com/bill-would-expand-radiation-exposure-compensation-program/) _2026-08-21 · Louise Esola · Business Insurance_ A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has introduced legislation that would significantly expand eligibility and benefits under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, including increasing certain payments to $150,000 and extending the program for 15 years. ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BTcZxTodDgnT) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Calif. bill would allow naturopathic doctors to treat injured workers](https://www.businessinsurance.com/calif-bill-would-allow-naturopathic-doctors-to-treat-injured-workers/) _2026-08-21 · Louise Esola · Business Insurance_ California lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow naturopathic doctors to provide medical services within the state’s workers compensation system. ## [AI takes the witness stand — sort of](https://www.businessinsurance.com/ai-takes-the-witness-stand-sort-of/) _2026-08-21 · Brian Gaynor · Business Insurance_ The first rule of using artificial intelligence in litigation may be the same as the old rule for email: Don’t type anything you wouldn’t want read aloud in court. ## [Utah high court revives Olive Garden worker’s comp claim](https://www.businessinsurance.com/utah-high-court-revives-olive-garden-workers-comp-claim/) _2026-08-21 · Louise Esola · Business Insurance_ The Utah Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously revived a workers compensation claim filed by an Olive Garden manager, ruling the restaurant’s owner waived a defense that the worker failed to timely report his injuries because it did not seek dismissal on that basis. ## [New Mexico court limits death benefits for firefighter’s widow](https://www.businessinsurance.com/new-mexico-court-limits-death-benefits-for-firefighters-widow/) _2026-08-21 · Louise Esola · Business Insurance_ A New Mexico appeals court ruled Wednesday that a firefighter’s widow is entitled to occupational disease death benefits but limited the award because state law caps combined disability and death benefits at 700 weeks. ## [Conduit names former Aspen exec COO](https://www.businessinsurance.com/conduit-names-former-aspen-exec-coo/) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Lerner · Business Insurance_ Conduit Holdings, the parent company of Bermuda-based reinsurer Conduit Re, on Friday named former Aspen executive Anthony Mongiello chief operating officer. ## [CK Hutchison files $1.5B Panama claim](https://www.businessinsurance.com/ck-hutchison-files-1-5b-panama-claim/) _2026-08-21 · Nils Wright · Business Insurance_ Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. has launched international arbitration proceedings against Panama, seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages for allegedly breaching an investment protection treaty involving the concession contract for the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal, Channels News Asia reports, citing Reuters. The conglomerate has been embroiled in a diplomatic dispute since U.S. \[…\] ## [Ping An’s net income jumps 36%](https://www.businessinsurance.com/ping-ans-net-income-jumps-36/) _2026-08-21 · Nils Wright · Business Insurance_ Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China Ltd. recorded a 36% year-on-year surge in first-half net profit to 92.6 billion Chinese yuan ($12.9 billion), Reinsurance News reported. Total revenues rose 12% to CNY615.3 billion, while property and casualty premium income grew 4% to CNY178.7 billion. ## [Evergrande founder sentenced to life, firms fined $2.4B](https://www.businessinsurance.com/evergrande-founder-sentenced-to-life-firms-fined-2-4b/) _2026-08-21 · Nils Wright · Business Insurance_ China Evergrande Group founder Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison, while his companies were fined a combined 15.8 billion Chinese yuan ($2.4 billion), after he and Evergrande were found guilty of fraudulently issuing securities, violating information disclosure rules and bribery, Financial Post reports, citing Bloomberg. Evergrande is now in liquidation, with \[…\] ## [IAG New Zealand posts lower profit](https://www.businessinsurance.com/iag-new-zealand-posts-lower-profit/) _2026-08-21 · Nils Wright · Business Insurance_ IAG New Zealand Ltd.’s insurance profit fell 23% year on year to 467 million Australian dollars ($332 million) for the fiscal year ended June 30, Asia Insurance Review reported. Gross written premium declined 8% to AUD3.5 billion, due to a softer commercial insurance market and a weakened New Zealand dollar. ## [Lower cat losses lift Bermuda reinsurers’ results](https://www.businessinsurance.com/lower-cat-losses-lift-bermuda-reinsurers-results/) _2026-08-21 · Nils Wright · Business Insurance_ The seven Bermuda reinsurers tracked by Fitch Ratings recorded an aggregate combined ratio of 85% in the first half of 2026, improving from 90% a year earlier due to lower catastrophe losses, Reinsurance News reported. All seven posted underwriting profits during the period, although aggregate net premiums written fell 9% as ample capacity and strong \[…\] ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wV0WhPB8zxj0) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Iran war deepens EU gas supply crunch](https://www.businessinsurance.com/iran-war-deepens-eu-gas-supply-crunch/) _2026-08-21 · Nils Wright · Business Insurance_ The European Union’s target of filling gas storage to 90% before winter is now effectively out of reach, as Gulf liquefied natural gas exports are increasingly diverted to Asia amid supply crunches stemming from the war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Norway-based energy market intelligence company Montel AS, \[…\] ## [The BI Top 10 for the week of Aug. 17, 2026](https://www.businessinsurance.com/the-bi-top-10-for-the-week-of-aug-17-2026/) _2026-08-21 · BI Editorial · Business Insurance_ Stories about executive changes at Aon and brokerage poaching disputes were among the most-read items on the Business Insurance website this week. ## [QBE eyes growth in data center insurance](https://www.businessinsurance.com/qbe-eyes-growth-in-data-center-insurance/) _2026-08-21 · Nils Wright · Business Insurance_ Australia-headquartered QBE Insurance Group Ltd. plans to expand coverage for clients in the global data center sector by developing a multi-product offering that addresses the entire data life cycle and businesses’ broader risk landscape, Insurance News reported. The move follows the company’s reduced exposure to standalone property in recent years. ## [AIG appoints China chief](https://www.businessinsurance.com/aig-appoints-china-chief/) _2026-08-21 · Nils Wright · Business Insurance_ American International Group Inc. has appointed Lisa Sun as Hong Kong chief executive and president of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, (Re)in Asia reported Sun rejoined the firm in 2018 and has served as China chief executive and regional president. She previously worked at U.S.-headquartered Mercer LLC, where she was chief executive for Hong \[…\] ## [Accurate job descriptions aid return to work](https://www.businessinsurance.com/accurate-job-descriptions-aid-return-to-work/) _2026-08-21 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ ## [2026 Business Insurance US Insurance Awards](https://www.businessinsurance.com/?p=830317) _2026-08-21 · BI Editorial · Business Insurance_ The U.S. Insurance Awards recognize organizations and individuals whose work is advancing commercial insurance and risk management. ## [Business Insurance Lifetime Achievement Award: Danielle Lisenbey](https://www.businessinsurance.com/?p=830324) _2026-08-21 · Louise Esola · Business Insurance_ Danielle Lisenbey had already become the first woman on Crawford’s global executive management team when an ordinary boardroom routine gave her a striking reminder of what being “the first” could mean. ## [Florida reforms alter legal landscape](https://www.businessinsurance.com/?p=830230) _2026-08-21 · Richard Sine · Business Insurance_ Florida’s insurance crisis is receding. Fraud and frivolous lawsuits are declining, insurers are returning to the state, and commercial and residential property and personal auto insurance premiums are plunging. ## [Parametric insurance grows with better data](https://www.businessinsurance.com/?p=830240) _2026-08-21 · Claire Wilkinson · Business Insurance_ Advances in technology and access to reliable independent data are expanding the use of parametric insurance to cover a broader range of operational disruptions and catastrophe risks. ## [Surge in cumulative trauma claims increases medical-legal costs, litigation](https://www.businessinsurance.com/?p=830249) _2026-08-21 · Louise Esola · Business Insurance_ Rapid growth in cumulative trauma claims in California is intensifying a long-running dispute over how quickly insurers and employers reject the claims, and whether those early denials are pushing more injured workers toward litigation. ## [Data centers spur power generation demand](https://www.businessinsurance.com/?p=830255) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Lerner · Business Insurance_ Demand for power, particularly electricity, has spurred new construction and plans for a substantial expansion of U.S power generation capacity. ## [Global reinsurers demonstrate robust financial strength — and they need to](https://www.businessinsurance.com/?p=830261) _2026-08-21 · Stuart Shipperlee · Business Insurance_ The reinsurers in BI’s global reinsurance list reflect a customized interpretation of S&P Global Ratings’ 2025 list of the Top 40 global reinsurers. ## [View from the top: Christina Montes De Oca, Coface North America](https://www.businessinsurance.com/?p=830266) _2026-08-21 · Gavin Souter · Business Insurance_ Christina Montes De Oca became CEO of Coface North America in September 2025 after serving as U.S. trade credit practice leader at Marsh. ## [Perspectives: Managing cyber risk during times of organizational change](https://www.businessinsurance.com/?p=830269) _2026-08-21 · Aaron Belair · Business Insurance_ Cyber incidents often surface during periods of change. An acquisition closes, a new vendor is onboarded, systems are connected for the first time. During those moments, security controls, business processes and accountability do not always line up. ## [U.S. Recall Volume Exceeds One Billion Units in 2026](https://www.sedgwick.com/press-release/u-s-recall-volume-exceeds-one-billion-units-in-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ The Sedgwick Product Safety and Recall Index finds H1 recall events held steady while unit volume surged to near record highs MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The volume of U.S. products recalled is on pace to exceed one billion units in 2026 after reaching 941.2 million units in the first half of the year. According to Sedgwick’s \[…\] ## [Sedgwick appoints Jason Rogers Managing Director, Carrier & Captive Solutions](https://www.sedgwick.com/press-release/sedgwick-appoints-jason-rogers-managing-director-carrier-captive-solutions/) _2026-08-20 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has appointed Jason Rogers as Managing Director, Carrier & Captive Solutions. In this newly created role, Rogers will lead Sedgwick’s work across captives, insurance carriers, MGAs (Managing General Agents), and MGUs (Managing General Underwriters). He will also drive the continued development and execution of… ## [Commercial theft claims: Why prevention and protection matter more than ever](https://www.sedgwick.com/blog/commercial-theft-claims-why-prevention-and-protection-matter-more-than-ever/) _2026-08-20 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ For many business owners, theft insurance can feel like a second thought when arranging commercial insurance. Buildings, stock, business interruption and liability exposures understandably receive significant attention. However, when a theft occurs, the impact often extends far beyond the value of the stolen property. Today’s businesses face increasingly sophisticated theft risks, from organised… ## [Q&A, Chris Hill and Paul Muir, One Answer Insurance](https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/7960705/qa-chris-hill-and-paul-muir-one-answer-insurance) _2026-08-20 · People - postonline.co.uk_ Paul Muir, CEO of One Answer Insurance, and Chris Hill, newly appointed board consultant, discuss how governance, underwriting discipline and investment in people will support the broker’s growth plans. ## [Stress in the modern workplace: Predicting risks before they become claims](https://www.sedgwick.com/blog/stress-in-the-modern-workplace-predicting-risks-before-they-become-claims/) _2026-08-19 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ Workplace stress does not usually appear all at once or immediately result in an absence, a claim or a resignation. More often, it builds over time while an employee continues doing good work, meeting deadlines and showing up for the people who rely on them. From the outside, everything may seem fine, but there may \[…\] ## [Plans for Insurance Day for Dementia 2026 revealed](https://www.postonline.co.uk/people/7960931/plans-for-insurance-day-for-dementia-2026-revealed) _2026-08-17 · People - postonline.co.uk_ With 100 days to go until the industry-wide fundraising event of Insurance Day for Dementia 2026 on 26 November, Insurance United Against Dementia have shared plans for this year’s fundraising and awareness event.