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Marsh looking to cut even more costs as AI reshapes its back office
Marsh looking to cut even more costs as AI reshapes its back office
The world’s largest broker has begun to “harvest some attrition”. Executives say the savings will fund new producers, while mid- and back-office roles shrink
Brokers favored as P&C pricing splits along property-casualty lines
TD Cowen sees mid-single-digit organic growth holding despite softening property rates and AI fears
Brokers favored as P&C pricing splits along property-casualty lines
Liberty Mutual bets on Brazil surety with Austral acquisition
The deal extends a Latin American surety strategy Liberty Mutual built around infrastructure growth
Liberty Mutual bets on Brazil surety with Austral acquisition
Broker-sponsored facilities face a test of carrier support, QBE warns
Underwriting discipline will help determine which facilities retain carrier support as costs and claims severity rise
Broker-sponsored facilities face a test of carrier support, QBE warns
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Spotlight
Why London-market claims need better visibility Why London-market claims need better visibility
Crawford’s push to give London-market insurers clearer oversight of claims handled across the U.S.
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Monthly Features
Does AI need its own insurance market? Brokers are already finding out Does AI need its own insurance market? Brokers are already finding out
Dedicated AI policies are gaining ground, but much of the exposure still cuts across cyber, E&O, D&O and traditional casualty
Changing carrier appetite keeps E&S central to the market: WSIA CEO Changing carrier appetite keeps E&S central to the market: WSIA CEO
Surplus lines growth is moderating, but Brady Kelley says complex risks continue to create momentum for wholesale brokers
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E&S
Broker-sponsored facilities face a test of carrier support, QBE warns
Underwriting discipline will help determine which facilities retain carrier support as costs and claims severity rise
Novacore agrees to buy Diesel Insurance Solutions to add cross-border trucking cover
The New Mountain-backed platform adds a California MGU led by Cover Whale co-founder Jason Wexler, with terms undisclosed
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Digital Transformation
AI can’t fix messy specialty insurance data, says Accelerant exec
Aaron DiCaprio says agentic underwriting depends on data infrastructure
Why AI adoption will split wholesale brokers into winners and losers
Clayton Fuchs, of QuoteWell, on automating submissions and guarding against AI-to-AI risk
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TV
Here's why 100% of businesses need cyber cover
Here's why 100% of businesses need cyber cover
What's behind the E&S talent gap problem? What's behind the E&S talent gap problem?
Why London-market claims need better visibility Why London-market claims need better visibility
Where does the E&S casualty market stand today? Where does the E&S casualty market stand today?
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IB Talk
Hidden risks in green energy: Insurance gaps in solar, batteries, and beyond
Renewables may be cleaner, but their end-of-life risks are creating new liabilities and coverage gaps.
Hidden risks in green energy: Insurance gaps in solar, batteries, and beyond
How brokers can ride the next wave of MGA growth
Agility, tech, and niche expertise will be differentiators, says TMPAA head
How brokers can ride the next wave of MGA growth
Beyond insurance: Rethinking risk for high net worth families
In 2026, protection for affluent families is less about buying more coverage and more about building resilience
Beyond insurance: Rethinking risk for high net worth families
Championing women in construction risk
Behind the Marsh program aiming to redefine leadership and equity in a traditionally male-dominated sector
Championing women in construction risk
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Speciality News
Trucking consolidation creates a more complex insurance purchase
By Gia Snape
Oct 15, 2026
Motor & Fleet
Combining operations forces brokers to reassess retained risk and coverage across growing transportation businesses
Trucking consolidation creates a more complex insurance purchase
Lewis & Ellis buys claims consultancy Alan Gray
By Josh Recamara
Oct 15, 2026
Mergers & Acquisitions
The Novacap-backed actuarial firm adds complex claims, litigation support and run-off administration in its third acquisition since 2023
Lewis & Ellis buys claims consultancy Alan Gray
A&E liability claims cost far more as defense costs climb, Victor finds
By Josh Recamara
Oct 15, 2026
Construction & Engineering
Nearly a third of claims generated defense costs without any indemnity payment
A&E liability claims cost far more as defense costs climb, Victor finds
Hormuz sinking hands marine war underwriters another total loss as attacks surge
By Matthew Sellers
Oct 14, 2026
Marine
Iran has said it is "counting the moments" until it can sink American warships as a second ship is reported a total loss earlier today
Hormuz sinking hands marine war underwriters another total loss as attacks surge
The A&E claims market has entered a new normal and brokers need to adjust
By Paul Lucas
Oct 14, 2026
Construction & Engineering
Five-figure settlements are increasingly giving way to millions in claims. The factors driving that shift are systemic, and they are not resolving soon
The A&E claims market has entered a new normal and brokers need to adjust
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