A Missouri judge approved consolidation of class suits in Kansas City Life’s $45 mn settlement over alleged overcharges on cost-of-insurance fees https://beinsure.com/news/kansas-city-life-45-mn-coi-fee-settlement/
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Kansas City Life Insurance $45 mn COI fee settlement consolidates three class actions
A Missouri judge approved consolidation of class suits in Kansas City Life’s $45 mn settlement over alleged overcharges on cost-of-insurance fees
SB 429 would create a state-run wildfire catastrophe model, pooling risk data to guide insurance rates, mitigation strategies, and public oversight https://beinsure.com/news/california-advances-first-public-wildfire-catastrophe-model/
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California advances first public wildfire catastrophe model under SB 429
SB 429 would create a state-run wildfire catastrophe model, pooling risk data to guide insurance rates, mitigation strategies, and public oversight
Texas proposes appraisal provisions for auto and property policies, with binding awards, strict timelines, and public comments open until Oct. 6. https://beinsure.com/news/texas-proposes-auto-property-insurance/
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Texas proposes binding appraisal process for auto & property insurance disputes
Texas proposes appraisal provisions for auto and property policies, with binding awards, strict timelines, and public comments open until Oct. 6.
Consumer Watchdog files California ballot measure to reinforce Prop 103, mandate wildfire coverage, restrict insurer exits, and create a Policyholder Bill of Rights https://beinsure.com/news/consumer-watchdog-files-prop-103-defense/
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Consumer Watchdog files Prop 103 defense measure with sweeping Policyholder Bill of Rights
Consumer Watchdog files California ballot measure to reinforce Prop 103, mandate wildfire coverage, restrict insurer exits, and create a Policyholder Bill of Rights
Maryland Insurance Administration says claims-history disclosure rules apply to commercial policies, not just personal auto or home https://beinsure.com/news/maryland-clarifies-claims-history-disclosure-rules/
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Maryland clarifies claims-history disclosure rules for commercial insurers
Maryland Insurance Administration says claims-history disclosure rules apply to commercial policies, not just personal auto or home
Invision Cyber launches U.S. cyber insurance with $10mn limits, backed by Lloyd’s syndicates, using Trend Micro’s telemetry to link risk directly to premiums https://beinsure.com/news/invision-cyber-10mn-us-cyber-insurance/
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Invision Cyber launches U.S. cyber insurance with $10 mn limits, backed by Lloyd’s
Invision Cyber launches U.S. cyber insurance with $10mn limits, backed by Lloyd’s syndicates, using Trend Micro’s telemetry to link risk directly to premiums
Federal court dismissed GE retirees’ lawsuit over $1.7 bn pension transfer to Athene, ruling no proven financial harm. More PRT deals still face challenges https://beinsure.com/news/federal-court-dismissed-ge-retirees-lawsuit/
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Federal court dismissed GE retirees’ lawsuit over $1.7 bn pension transfer to Athene
Federal court dismissed GE retirees’ lawsuit over $1.7 bn pension transfer to Athene, ruling no proven financial harm. More PRT deals still face challenges
Coaction and affiliates accuse eMaxx of breach and gross negligence in a PC3 captive deal, claim $10 mn losses, blocked trust access, and demand records https://beinsure.com/news/insurers-sue-emaxx-captive-losses/
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Insurers sue eMaxx over captive losses, seek $10 mn relief
Coaction and affiliates accuse eMaxx of breach and gross negligence in a PC3 captive deal, claim $10 mn losses, blocked trust access, and demand records
Icen Risk expands into the U.S. M&A market with $50mn Zurich capacity, offering tax and warranty cover to private equity, funds, and corporates https://beinsure.com/news/icen-risk-enters-us-ma-insurance-market/
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Icen Risk enters U.S. M&A insurance market with $50 mn Zurich-backed capacity
Icen Risk expands into the U.S. M&A market with $50mn Zurich capacity, offering tax and warranty cover to private equity, funds, and corporates
Australia’s cyclone pool logged $1.12bn in claims in June 2025 quarter, covering 3.2mn buildings and $644mn in annual premiums across home, strata and SME https://beinsure.com/news/arpc-cyclone-pool-reports-claims/
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Australia’s cyclone pool reports $1.12 bn in claims, 3.2 mn buildings covered
Australia’s cyclone pool logged $1.12bn in claims in June 2025 quarter, covering 3.2mn buildings and $644mn in annual premiums across home, strata and SME
Amwins acquires Applied Risk Capital, adding credit insurance for leveraged finance lenders, banks, and funds to its growing MGA portfolio https://beinsure.com/news/amwins-buys-applied-risk-capital/
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Amwins buys Applied Risk Capital to expand into leveraged finance credit cover
Amwins acquires Applied Risk Capital, adding credit insurance for leveraged finance lenders, banks, and funds to its growing MGA portfolio
A federal court dismissed a preliminary injunction against new ACA rules on enrollment, premiums, and essential benefits, despite a multistate lawsuit https://beinsure.com/news/court-rejects-bid-to-block-aca-marketplace-rules/
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Massachusetts rejects bid to block ACA marketplace rules challenged by 20 states
A federal court dismissed a preliminary injunction against new ACA rules on enrollment, premiums, and essential benefits, despite a multistate lawsuit
FurtherAI secures $25mn led by Andreessen Horowitz to expand AI-driven insurance workflows, scaling automation for carriers, brokers, and claims teams https://beinsure.com/news/furtherai-raises-25mn-series-a/
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FurtherAI raises $25 mn Series A from a16z to automate insurance workflows
FurtherAI secures $25mn led by Andreessen Horowitz to expand AI-driven insurance workflows, scaling automation for carriers, brokers, and claims teams
Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, UBS, Deutsche Bank and others team up to test a G7-currency stablecoin, aiming to merge blockchain with traditional finance https://beinsure.com/news/10-global-banks-explore-joint-stablecoin-g7/
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10 global banks explore joint stablecoin pegged to G7 currencies
Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, UBS, Deutsche Bank and others team up to test a G7-currency stablecoin, aiming to merge blockchain with traditional finance
Meanwhile, a Bermuda-regulated bitcoin life insurer, raised $82mn led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures to expand BTC life insurance and savings products https://beinsure.com/news/bitcoin-life-insurer-meanwhile-secures-82mn/
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Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile secures $82 mn to expand BTC savings and annuities
Meanwhile, a Bermuda-regulated bitcoin life insurer, raised $82mn led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures to expand BTC life insurance and savings products
J.P. Morgan expects sharp reinsurance price drops at Jan 2026 renewals despite strong Q3 2025 results, citing structural weakness in the sector https://beinsure.com/news/jp-morgan-warns-of-deeper-reinsurance-price-cuts/
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J.P. Morgan warns of deeper reinsurance price cuts for Jan 2026 renewals
J.P. Morgan expects sharp reinsurance price drops at Jan 2026 renewals despite strong Q3 2025 results, citing structural weakness in the sector
Lloyd’s and Ireland’s Department of Finance unveil an Irish-themed Lloyd’s Lab cohort in 2026 to drive insurtech growth and showcase Irish expertise globally https://beinsure.com/news/lloyds-and-ireland-launch-irish-insurtech-accelerator/
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Lloyd’s and Ireland launch Irish insurtech accelerator cohort for 2026
Lloyd’s and Ireland’s Department of Finance unveil an Irish-themed Lloyd’s Lab cohort in 2026 to drive insurtech growth and showcase Irish expertise globally
Lloyd’s introduces Cohort 15 of its Lab Accelerator, with startups focused on risk, data intelligence, climate, energy and process transformation https://beinsure.com/news/lloyds-lab-cohort-15-welcomes-12-startups/
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Lloyd’s Lab Cohort 15 welcomes 12 insurtech startups tackling global insurance risks
Lloyd’s introduces Cohort 15 of its Lab Accelerator, with startups focused on risk, data intelligence, climate, energy and process transformation
Crypto life insurer Anthea secures $22mn Series A led by Yunfeng Financial to launch first ETH-denominated life insurance and expand across Asia https://beinsure.com/news/anthea-launch-ethereum-life-insurance/
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Anthea raised $22 mn Series A to launch Ethereum life insurance
Crypto life insurer Anthea secures $22mn Series A led by Yunfeng Financial to launch first ETH-denominated life insurance and expand across Asia
Gradient AI joins forces with Connexure to merge predictive analytics and workflow automation, helping carriers and MGUs improve underwriting speed and accuracy https://beinsure.com/news/gradient-ai-partners-with-connexure/
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Gradient AI partners with Connexure to unify underwriting and risk automation
Gradient AI joins forces with Connexure to merge predictive analytics and workflow automation, helping carriers and MGUs improve underwriting speed and accuracy