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AmTrust and Blackstone Launch ANV Group

AmTrust Financial Services and Blackstone Credit & Insurance have launched a new independent company, ANV Group Holdings Ltd.

Newsweek Map Highlights Widespread Flood Risk for Pacific Northwest

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According to the forecast, a series of atmospheric rivers is set to bring heavy rain beginning Sunday and continuing through the following week.

USDA to Expand Crop Insurance Access for Farmers and Ranchers, Boosting the Farm Safety Net

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The changes will reduce red tape for farmers, modernize long-standing policies, and expand access to risk protection starting with the 2026 crop year.

Massive Shredded Cheese Recall Spans 31 States, Includes California

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The recall involves products distributed under numerous store and private-label brands that consumers commonly purchase at large national retailers.

Survey Finds 73% of Insurance Leaders Plan Core Tech Updates

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Novidea released new survey findings that indicate widespread dissatisfaction with legacy insurance management technology and a near-term push to modernize. In its 2025-2026 report, Scaling for the Future: The State of Insurance Management Platforms, Novidea shares results from a survey of 200 global C-suite insurance leaders. The report focuses on how firms view their current… Continue reading Survey Finds 73% of Insurance Leaders Plan Core Tech Updates

Ryan Specialty Completes Acquisition of SSRU

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As a result of the acquisition, SSRU is now part of the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers division, or RSUM, within Ryan Specialty.

Brownyard Group Marks 75 Years of Specialty Insurance Leadership

As it recognizes its long history in specialty insurance, Brownyard also emphasized its focus on adapting to industry needs and serving niche markets across the United States.

U.S. Oncology Market to Hit $211.78B by 2034

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This growth aligns with the increasing number of cancer diagnoses and the accelerating demand for personalized, effective therapies.

Baldwin Announces $1 Billion Purchase of Insurance Broker CAC Group

According to the company, this move continues a recent wave of large mergers in the U.S. insurance brokerage industry, where consolidation has accelerated.

AM Best Shifts U.S. Homeowners Insurance Outlook to Stable

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AM Best revised its market segment outlook for the U.S. homeowners insurance segment to stable from negative, according to a new Best’s Market Segment Report titled “Market Segment Outlook: US Homeowners.” The company cited moderating premium growth and stronger catastrophe risk management practices, alongside improved conditions in the property reinsurance market, as key reasons for… Continue reading AM Best Shifts U.S. Homeowners Insurance Outlook to Stable