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AI Tools Suspected in Korea’s Shinhan Bank Hack, Yonhap Says

Advanced artificial intelligence tools may have been used in a cyberattack on South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Co. that exposed information on about 25,000 customers, Yonhap News reported, highlightin

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 | πŸ“° Claims Journal
#insurance-news #tools #suspected

Ohio Mutual Completes Merger of Idaho-Based Gem State

The merger of Idaho-based Gem State Insurance as a subsidiary under Ohio Mutual Insurance Group’s mutual holding company structure has been completed, effective Oct. 1, the company announced. Th

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 | πŸ“° Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #ohio #mutual

The BI Top 10 for the week of Sept. 28, 2026

  People moves, an IPO and significant court rulings were among the most-read items on the Business Insurance website this week. 1. Brown & Brown unit names chief commercial officer 2. Chubb

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 | πŸ“° Business Insurance
#insurance-news #top #week

US states challenge Corteva spinoff as bid to evade PFAS liabilities

(Reuters) – Fifteen US states sued agrichemicals company Corteva on Thursday, alleging that the spinoff of its seed and genetics business into Vylor was designed to shield the company’s be

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 | πŸ“° Business Insurance
#insurance-news #states #challenge

Zurich names Terryn specialty CEO as $11 billion Beazley deal closes

  Zurich Insurance Group on Friday named Kristof Terryn CEO of Beazley and Zurich Global Specialty as it completed its $10.9 billion cash acquisition of the London-based specialty insurer. Mr. Te

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 | πŸ“° Business Insurance
#insurance-news #zurich #names

Southern California Utilities Prep Shutoffs as Fire Risk Surges

Thousands of homes and businesses in Southern California have been warned of the potential for power cuts in the coming days as a heat wave boosts wildfire risk throughout the region. With triple-digi

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 | πŸ“° Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #southern #california

Unpacking the UK captive consultation

Will UK plc get a globally competitive risk transfer tool?

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 | πŸ“° Insurance Business UK
#insurance-news #unpacking #captive

Ships face weeks-long refueling delays at key port

Ships are facing much longer refueling waits at Ningbo Zhoushan Port, China’s top bunkering hub south of Shanghai, as fallout from the U.S.-Iran war tightens supplies and raises prices, gCaptain repor

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 | πŸ“° Business Insurance
#insurance-news #ships #face

US States Challenge Corteva Spinoff as Bid to Evade PFAS Liabilities

Fifteen US states sued agrichemicals company Corteva on Thursday, alleging that the spinoff of its seed and genetics business into Vylor was designed to shield the company’s best assets from ten

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 | πŸ“° Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #states #challenge

Wisconsin Workers’ Comp Rates Decrease for 11th Straight Year

Wisconsin workers’ compensation rates will decrease by approximately 2% over the coming year, making the 11th straight year the state has seen premiums decline. The rate decrease, which went int

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 | πŸ“° Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #wisconsin #workers

Insurer prevails in coverage dispute over carpenter’s death

An insurer has no duty to indemnify a construction company over a carpenter’s fatal fall because an employee injury exclusion bars coverage, an Illinois appeals court ruled Wednesday. Ramiro Godinez,

πŸ“… 2026-10-02 | πŸ“° Business Insurance
#insurance-news #insurer #prevails