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Insurance Journal
November 5, 2026 Issue

National Articles from November 5, 2026

Trusted Partners Win
Sedgwick: Property Claims Face Delays, Are Growing More Complex
Industry Reacts to Senators’ Letter for Claims Data and Recent Reports
US P/C Insurers See Fewer Ratings Downgrades in H1 2026 on Improved Performance

Zurich Insurance Completes Acquisition of Beazley, Names New Beazley CEO
AM Best: US Home Insurers in 2025 Book First Underwriting Profit in Seven Years
Large Commercial Property Rates Drop 14.5% in Q2 to Highlight Latest Willis Report
How Federal Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products Will Reshape Risk, Coverage
Agency Tech: Building Bridges and Empowering People — How AI Is Impacting Workflows and Agencies
AI and E&O
As Biomedicine Evolves, Blood Shield Laws Come Under Renewed Focus: Growth in Blood- and Tissue-Based Therapies Is Creating New Opportunities and Risk
Why Taking Care of Business Means Taking Care of Employees First
Great Culture Is the Catalyst for Success at Shepherd Insurance
High Growth and Positive Culture Go Hand in Hand at G&G
Room to Grow in a People-First Environment
Employees Appreciate Bethany Insurance Because Leaders Appreciate Them
Viewpoint: Beware These Commercial Auto Endorsements!
How MGAs Can Build an AI ROI Model That Holds Up Over Time
Viewpoint: AI in Insurance Agencies – What Actually Makes the Business Better?
A Timeless Producer Recruiting Strategy
Potential Implications for Workplace Violence and Workers’ Comp
Social Engineering: The Analog Threat to Digital Defenses
5 Areas to Evaluate in the Agency Before Assessing an AI Vendor
My New Markets
People
Business Moves
Declarations

South Articles from November 5, 2026

Texas Rangers Pursuing Criminal Investigation Against Camp Mystic

Southeast Articles from November 5, 2026

Clearinghouse for Florida Citizens’ Commercial Policies Hits a Snag, with OIR and Board Concerns
Two SE States Take Action Against A-Cap Insurers Amid Rising Concerns About Ability to Pay Claims

Midwest Articles from November 5, 2026

Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Destroying Property at Tesla Dealership
Illinois Governor Creates Cabinet to Explore AI Regulation

East Articles from November 5, 2026

Pennsylvania Court Upholds 48-Year Old Damages Cap for State Agencies

West Articles from November 5, 2026

California Governor Signs Act to Create Smoke Damage Presumption
California Insurance Commissioner Proposes End to Marital Status Use in Auto Rates

Southeast Articles from November 5, 2026

For the Bots: Morgan & Morgan Plans to Spend $1 Billion on its Own AI Platform in Coming Years

Midwest Articles from November 5, 2026

Lockton Named in NBA Investigation Into Clippers Salary Cap Circumvention
Michigan Joins Settlement Against Mortgage Servicer Over ‘Force-Placed’ Insurance

East Articles from November 5, 2026

Claims Against NYC Rental Buildings Nearly Doubled Since 2021: Milford Street

Insurance JournalNovember 5, 2026 Issue

Trusted Partners Win

Sedgwick: Property Claims Face Delays, Are Growing More Complex

Industry Reacts to Senators’ Letter for Claims Data and Recent Reports

US P/C Insurers See Fewer Ratings Downgrades in H1 2026 on Improved Performance

Zurich Insurance Completes Acquisition of Beazley, Names New Beazley CEO

AM Best: US Home Insurers in 2025 Book First Underwriting Profit in Seven Years

Large Commercial Property Rates Drop 14.5% in Q2 to Highlight Latest Willis Report

How Federal Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products Will Reshape Risk, Coverage

Agency Tech: Building Bridges and Empowering People — How AI Is Impacting Workflows and Agencies

AI and E&O

As Biomedicine Evolves, Blood Shield Laws Come Under Renewed Focus: Growth in Blood- and Tissue-Based Therapies Is Creating New Opportunities and Risk

Why Taking Care of Business Means Taking Care of Employees First

Great Culture Is the Catalyst for Success at Shepherd Insurance

High Growth and Positive Culture Go Hand in Hand at G&G

Room to Grow in a People-First Environment

Employees Appreciate Bethany Insurance Because Leaders Appreciate Them

Viewpoint: Beware These Commercial Auto Endorsements!

How MGAs Can Build an AI ROI Model That Holds Up Over Time

Viewpoint: AI in Insurance Agencies – What Actually Makes the Business Better?

A Timeless Producer Recruiting Strategy

Potential Implications for Workplace Violence and Workers’ Comp

Social Engineering: The Analog Threat to Digital Defenses

5 Areas to Evaluate in the Agency Before Assessing an AI Vendor

My New Markets

People

Business Moves

Declarations

Texas Rangers Pursuing Criminal Investigation Against Camp Mystic

Clearinghouse for Florida Citizens’ Commercial Policies Hits a Snag, with OIR and Board Concerns

Two SE States Take Action Against A-Cap Insurers Amid Rising Concerns About Ability to Pay Claims

Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Destroying Property at Tesla Dealership

Illinois Governor Creates Cabinet to Explore AI Regulation

Pennsylvania Court Upholds 48-Year Old Damages Cap for State Agencies

California Governor Signs Act to Create Smoke Damage Presumption

California Insurance Commissioner Proposes End to Marital Status Use in Auto Rates

For the Bots: Morgan & Morgan Plans to Spend $1 Billion on its Own AI Platform in Coming Years

Lockton Named in NBA Investigation Into Clippers Salary Cap Circumvention

Michigan Joins Settlement Against Mortgage Servicer Over ‘Force-Placed’ Insurance

Claims Against NYC Rental Buildings Nearly Doubled Since 2021: Milford Street

Insurance Journal
November 5, 2026 Issue