DUAL North America taps Ed Ashby as CEO to accelerate US expansion
“With strong specialty underwriting expertise, under the leadership of Connie Germano, Jon Knouse, Andy Swindall and Brendan Keating, we have…
US Treasury’s OFAC Issues Russia-Related General License 134
On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued Russia-related General License…
North Carolina sees uptick in captive insurance licenses
The state’s domiciled entities now comprise 188 pure captive insurers, 48 protected cell captives, nine risk retention groups, and 18…
How Alice Corp v CLS Bank Made Securing Software Patent Difficult
It is no secret that the Supreme Court decision in Alice made securing a software-related patent difficult. Alice Corp. Pty.…
US Appeals Court upholds pollution exclusions despite regulatory permits
A lower court had previously ruled in favor of the policyholders, determining that the pollution exclusion did not apply because…
FSSAI Issues Amendment to Food Safety and Standards Regulations
On February 26, 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a draft amendment to the Food Safety and…
Children’s author Kouri Richins killed husband for insurance, jury finds
A Utah jury on Monday convicted real estate agent Kouri Richins, 35, of aggravated murder after prosecutors said she poisoned…
Qatar Introduces Preliminary Real Estate Registry Framework
As part of the State of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to advance its National Vision 2030 and enhance the efficiency, transparency…
Economic uncertainty widens protection gap for mid-sized businesses
Sitting between small enterprises and large corporates, mid-sized firms occupy a “sweet spot” of vulnerability, according to Kristina Talkowski (pictured),…
New Legal Requirements New Jersey Employers Face in 2026
Recently, New Jersey employers have faced new legal requirements. As discussed in a prior alert, recent amendments to the New Jersey…
Be part of the first-ever MGA–carrier rankings
If you’ve worked with carriers over the last 12–24 months, your real‑world experience is exactly what this first edition needs.…
Michigan to Become 39th State with Anti-SLAPP Law
Although rare, from time to time an employer may sue a current or former employee who makes negative public comments…