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XPT Specialty Launches Texas Homeowners Binding Authority Program

XPT Specialty launched its Texas Homeowners Binding Authority program, which gives retail partners in-house authority to place homeowners and dwelling coverage. The program is designed for primary, se

๐Ÿ“… 2026-10-14 | ๐Ÿ“ฐ Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #xpt #specialty

Hong Kongโ€™s first sidecar raises US$12m for PICC P&C

Chinese insurer PICC P&C has structured the first Hong Kong domiciled sidecar in a landmark in the development of the territory as a hub for ILS issuance in Asia Pacific. The HK$94 million (US$12

๐Ÿ“… 2026-10-14 | ๐Ÿ“ฐ Insurance Asia News
#insurance-news #hong #kong

Business Moves: Liberty Mutual to Buy Brazilโ€™s Austral Seguradora

Liberty Mutual Insurance said it has an agreement to acquire Austral Seguradora, a top-five Brazilian surety provider headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. Upon completion of the transaction, Liberty Mutua

๐Ÿ“… 2026-10-14 | ๐Ÿ“ฐ Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #business #moves

Illinois Launches Cover Crop Insurance Savings Program for 2027

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is offering its insurance discount program for cover crops for the eighth year. The program, called Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program, encourages cov

๐Ÿ“… 2026-10-14 | ๐Ÿ“ฐ Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #illinois #launches

Trumpโ€™s AI Liability Push Opens Blame Game for Models Gone Rogue

The Trump administration’s embrace of legal liability to enforce artificial intelligence safety sets the stage for future conflicts over who foots the bill when AI models go rogue: the companies

๐Ÿ“… 2026-10-14 | ๐Ÿ“ฐ Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #trump #liability

Business Interruption Claims Approach $1M Average, Says Allianz

The average cost of a business interruption claim is nearing $1 million, an upward trend that appears to have several causes. A new report shows BI losses are being pushed up by natural catastrophes,

๐Ÿ“… 2026-10-14 | ๐Ÿ“ฐ Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #business #interruption

Zurich appoints Martin Noble to expanded role as greater China CFO

Zurich Insurance has handed Hong Kong CFO Martin Noble an additional role as chief financial officer for greater China. Noble (pictured) has been working at the company for nearly 13 years, holding se

๐Ÿ“… 2026-10-13 | ๐Ÿ“ฐ Insurance Asia News
#insurance-news #zurich #appoints