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AI Fuels 440% Surge in Hackers Using Blockchains to Aid Attacks

Open-source artificial intelligence is making it easier for hackers to hide malicious code on blockchains, opening a new front in a crypto industry already grappling with rising cybercrime. Instances

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Claims Journal
#insurance-news #fuels #surge

Illinois Construction Company Cited for Failing to Protect Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Chicago area residential construction and carpentry employer after two separate investigations into its continued failure to provide fall protection for worker

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #illinois #construction

CFC adds cyber upgrades for financial institutions

CFC has expanded its insurance offerings to financial institutions by incorporating both its full cyber proactive response policy and affirmative cover for cyber threats involving artificial intellige

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Commercial Risk Europe
#insurance-news #cfc #adds

Another Tanker Suffers Failure as Crew Suspect Cyber Attack

A liquefied natural gas tanker bringing fuel from the US to Europe suffered a systems failure that the crew reported as a suspected cyber attack, according to people familiar with the matter. In the l

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #another #tanker

Most properties uninsured amid rising rebuilding costs

Only an estimated 20% to 25% of properties in Croatia are insured despite rising rebuilding costs and worsening climate-related risks, according to Croatia osiguranje dd, Xprimm reports, citing Osigur

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Business Insurance
#insurance-news #most #properties

Beazley adds AI cover to cyber, tech E&O policies

U.K.-based Beazley plc has added artificial intelligence coverage to its cyber and technology errors and omissions policies, explicitly covering AI-related claims, Reinsurance News reported. The cover

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Business Insurance
#insurance-news #beazley #adds

AI’s Climate Footprint Draws Growing Concern From Asset Owners

Asset owners are increasingly concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence on the environment and society, according to a report by Morningstar Inc. In a survey of more than 500 pension funds

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #climate #footprint

Nonlife insurers buoy Hungarian market

The Hungarian insurance sector’s cumulative premium income grew 3% year on year to 1.1 trillion Hungarian forint ($3.4 billion), partly driven by a 7% increase in nonlife premium income, according to

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Business Insurance
#insurance-news #nonlife #insurers

Federal Legislation Targets Auto Insurance Fraud With Steep Penalties

Earlier this month, federal legislation was introduced to make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crime, according to a joint press release by Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) alongside U.S R

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #federal #legislation

Gallagher continues private equity, M&A build-out with Iberia hire

Gallagher has appointed Manuel GΓ³mez GonzΓ‘lez to its private equity and M&A (PEMA) practice. He will become director of warranty and indemnity (W&I), transaction solutions, for Iberia as the b

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Commercial Risk Europe
#insurance-news #gallagher #continues

Heat Sears Central US This Weekend as Hawaii on Flood Watch

Heat will continue to sear the Great Plains and central Mississippi Valley this weekend, as well as pushing into Texas, Oklahoma and even the eastern U.S., prompting the nation’s largest grid op

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Claims Journal
#insurance-news #heat #sears

Duncan Ellis joining Starr

Duncan Ellis, former U.S. real estate and hospitality practice leader at Marsh Risk, is joining Starr Insurance as an executive vice president effective Oct. 2, according to market sources.

πŸ“… 2026-09-18 | πŸ“° Business Insurance
#insurance-news #duncan #ellis