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Selective Insurance Posts Strong 2025, Eyes Further Margin Gains Amid Commercial Auto Challenges

Selective Insurance Group reported robust profitability and investment returns for 2025, driven by disciplined underwriting actions. While celebrating an 18% book value growth, management detailed significant reserve strengthening in commercial auto and outlined a confident outlook for 2026, the year of its centennial.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Giverny Capital Bets on Insurance Platform TWFG Amid Tech-Driven Market Headwinds

Investment firm Giverny Capital highlights insurance distributor TWFG as a key holding in its latest letter, revealing a challenging year where its value-focused strategy lagged the AI-fueled market rally.

Feb 2, 2026

World

A Nation Preparing for the Inevitable: Zimbabwe's Funeral Insurance Boom Overshadows Healthcare Crisis

In Zimbabwe, where formal employment is scarce and medical costs are prohibitive, a stark financial choice is being made: affordable funeral policies are vastly outpacing health insurance, reflecting a cultural prioritization of dignified burials over accessible healthcare.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ryan Specialty's Cash Engine: Strong Growth and Undervalued Potential in Specialty Insurance

Ryan Specialty Holdings is delivering robust organic growth and industry-leading cash flow, yet its market valuation may not fully reflect this operational strength. Analysts point to its disciplined reinvestment strategy as a key differentiator in the specialty insurance sector.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

The Hartford Posts Record 2025 Earnings, Driven by Robust Insurance Margins and AI-Powered Growth

The Hartford Financial Services Group reported stellar full-year 2025 results, with core earnings reaching $3.8 billion and a return on equity of 19.4%. Strong performance across Business, Personal, and Employee Benefits insurance segments, coupled with strategic investments in AI and digital capabilities, positions the insurer for sustained market leadership.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gallagher Closes Strong 2025, Eyes Sustained Growth Amid Evolving Insurance Landscape

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by a dual organic and acquisition growth strategy. The insurance broker sees continued momentum into 2026, navigating a mixed pricing environment and leveraging its recent mega-merger with Assured Partners.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tesla's Safety Score Under Fire: How Telematics Data Sparks Insurance Disputes and Regulatory Scrutiny

A California class-action lawsuit and regulatory actions are challenging Tesla's usage-based insurance model, alleging that its Safety Score algorithm unfairly penalizes drivers with 'false' collision warnings. The case highlights broader concerns about transparency and consumer protection in the growing telematics-driven insurance sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Artemis Makes Bold $104 Million Bet on Steel Recycler Commercial Metals

Investment firm Artemis Investment Management has established a significant new position in Commercial Metals Company, a leading steel producer and recycler, signaling confidence in the firm's strategic direction and growth prospects despite a recent share price surge.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

From Hurricanes to Sentiment: Wintermute Predicts Crypto Prediction Markets Will Upend Insurance by 2026

A new report from crypto market maker Wintermute Ventures forecasts a seismic shift, arguing that blockchain-based prediction markets will begin displacing traditional insurance by making hyper-specific risks tradable. The firm outlines a future where decentralized infrastructure becomes the new clearing layer for a programmable global economy.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Karachi Sees Another Commercial Blaze Near Site of Last Month's Deadly Fire

A fire erupted in a commercial building in Karachi on Monday, just weeks after a nearby inferno claimed dozens of lives. Firefighters are battling the flames as concerns mount over recurring safety lapses in the city's business districts.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SCOR Bolsters European Cyber Insurance Reach Through Lloyd's Partnership with Baobab

French reinsurer SCOR has expanded its underwriting capacity for Baobab Insurance's cyber policies in Germany and Austria, now covering companies with annual revenues up to €1 billion, marking a strategic push into Europe's industrial cyber risk market.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Khartoum Airport Welcomes Second Commercial Flight Amid Lingering Conflict

A Sudan Airways domestic flight touched down in the war-scarred capital Sunday, marking only the second commercial arrival since conflict erupted nearly three years ago, as the government pushes to restore a semblance of normalcy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Marsh McLennan Launches 'Secure Harbor' to Anchor Senior Living Sector Amid Insurance Storm

Marsh McLennan Agency unveils a group captive insurance solution designed specifically for senior living communities, aiming to provide stable liability coverage and risk management support in a challenging market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

American Financial Group Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Volatile Insurance Sector

American Financial Group (AFG) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, with analysts anticipating flat revenue growth. The report comes as the property & casualty insurance sector faces headwinds from policy uncertainty and market volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Hanover Insurance Group Q4 Earnings Preview: Can It Break the Revenue Miss Streak?

As The Hanover Insurance Group prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching to see if the property and casualty insurer can meet revenue expectations in a volatile market. With peers like Travelers and Progressive already posting solid numbers, the pressure is on.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Definium Therapeutics Bolsters Board with Commercial Veteran Roger Adsett Ahead of Pivotal Trials

Biotech firm Definium Therapeutics appoints seasoned commercial executive Roger Adsett to its board, signaling a strategic shift towards commercialization as key late-stage trial data approaches.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Nilfisk Shifts U.S. Strategy: Closes Minnesota Plant, Opens New Commercial Hub in Plymouth

Danish industrial cleaning giant Nilfisk is consolidating its U.S. presence, moving manufacturing to Mexico while establishing a new commercial headquarters in Plymouth, MN, promising continued investment amid local job cuts.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Flagstar Bank Posts Q4 Profit, Marking Turnaround as It Shifts Away from Commercial Real Estate

Flagstar Bank returned to profitability in Q4 2025, driven by improved net interest income, cost controls, and a strategic pivot from commercial real estate towards commercial and industrial lending. Executives outline a path for sustained growth through 2027.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trane Technologies Posts Strong Q4 on Data Center, Commercial HVAC Boom; Backlog Reaches Record High

Trane Technologies (TT) surpassed Wall Street expectations for Q4 2025, driven by surging demand in commercial HVAC systems and data center infrastructure. The company reported revenue of $5.14B, up 5.5% year-over-year, with earnings per share of $2.86. Management expressed confidence for 2026, citing a record order backlog.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

China Life Insurance Recalibrates Strategy: Board Reshuffle and $1.2 Billion Partnership Signal New Capital Focus

China Life Insurance announces governance changes and a major investment partnership, highlighting a strategic pivot towards long-term, related-party investments amidst evolving regulatory landscapes in Asia's insurance sector.

Jan 30, 2026