Macquarie-backed ERA picks first specialty niche with fire contractor buy
The ISOA acquisition is analytically distinct from ERA’s prior deals. Fire suppression, sprinkler, alarm and security contractors carry a specific…
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Freeway Insurance adds California and Alabama franchises
Freeway, a division of Confie, now operates in 28 states and has expanded its franchise network by 174% over the…
Arch Insurance launches US transactional liability team
William Carson, senior vice president, transactional risk, will lead the team, reporting to Chris Christon, senior vice president, Executive Assurance.…
‘You’re only as strong as your weakest link’: El Nino threatens more wildfire rampage
El Nino: A rising threat in 2026 Looking at the perils regionally, there’s been an uptick in the number of…
Everest Group appoints Craig Hanrahan as chief commercial officer
Everest Group has named Craig Hanrahan (pictured) as global distribution and chief commercial officer, effective August 1, 2026, in an…
Liability keeps buyers on edge as commercial market softens
Liability is the fault line running through the US commercial insurance market in mid-2026. Most lines have softened, but social…
Insurance moves: USAA, DeCotis Specialty, QBE, HDI Global, and GuideOne
HDI Global names two chief underwriting officers for US specialty and casualty HDI Global has made two simultaneous CUO appointments…
Pure Insurance gains FM’s engineering model in high-value home push
The partnership arrives at a specific moment of market stress. Admitted carriers have retreated aggressively from high-value personal lines in…
Gallagher’s RPS buys Med James to extend wholesale reach across six states
The geographic logic of the deal is specific. Med James is based in Overland Park and operates from five additional…
Class action investigation launched following AssuranceAmerica data breach
The intrusion itself followed the most common pattern in the sector. AssuranceAmerica first detected suspicious activity on March 17, 2026,…