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EU Body’s Advice on Toxin Limit in Baby Formula Prompts More Recalls
The European food safety body on Monday advised a maximum threshold for the cereulide toxin used in infant formula, prompting some French producers to withdraw additional products from the market. Cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting, has …
POSTED FEBRUARY 03, 2026 9:07 AM |
APCIA Hires Hanson to Lead National Advocacy and Coalition Strategy
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) announced the hiring of Meagan Myers Hanson as department vice president, advocacy, campaigns, and coalitions. Hanson will lead APCIA’s integrated advocacy campaigns, coordinate national and state-based coalitions, and shape messaging and engagement strategies …
POSTED FEBRUARY 03, 2026 8:05 AM |
Active Tornado Season Expected in the US
An active 2026 tornado season is expected for the Central Plains, with approximately 15% more tornadoes than the 20-year average, according to the Kansas Institute of Tornado Dynamics (KITD). Factors influencing this forecast include persistent La Niña conditions, warmer-than-average Gulf …
POSTED FEBRUARY 03, 2026 6:53 AM |
India Plans a $2.2 Billion Bet on Carbon Capture and Storage
India’s government proposed a 200 billion rupees ($2.2 billion) program to ramp up the deployment of carbon capture utilization and storage technology, to help mitigate the emissions of five heavily polluting sectors. The plan would target power, steel, cement, refineries …
POSTED FEBRUARY 03, 2026 6:10 AM |
Data Center Boom Offers Organic Growth Opportunities for Brokers Like Aon, Marsh
The global boom in the construction of data centers – driven by the growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning – is creating organic growth opportunities for major brokers such as Aon and Marsh. “Over the next five …
POSTED FEBRUARY 03, 2026 6:03 AM |
Carolinas Emerge as New Population Boom States With Affordability and Lifestyle
Move over Florida and Texas. The United States has new hot spots for growth, and they both have Carolina in their name. North Carolina last year attracted more new residents, 84,000 people, from other parts of the country than any …
POSTED FEBRUARY 03, 2026 6:02 AM |
Coverage A for Florida Surplus HO-3 Shows Mixed Bag in Premiums, Policy Count
Primary insurers in Florida aren’t the only ones reporting rate reductions for segments of the populace. Surplus lines also have seen premium decreases as well as significant policy count growth—at least for some slices of the market. The Florida Surplus …
POSTED FEBRUARY 03, 2026 6:01 AM |
Arizona Experienced 25% Decrease in Vehicle Thefts in 2025, New Report Shows
Vehicle thefts fell by 25% in Arizona in 2025 to the lowest rate in decades, and the third consecutive year of a decrease in the state, a new report shows. Data from the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority’s Auto Crime Tracker …
POSTED FEBRUARY 03, 2026 6:00 AM |
Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Marine Insurance Specialist Robinson & Son
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) announced the acquisition of Robinson & Son, a Hudson Falls, New York-based agency specializing in the maritime industry. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The agency, which offers both commercial and personal lines insurance, was …
POSTED FEBRUARY 03, 2026 6:00 AM |
Married Insurance Brokers Indicted for Allegedly Running $750K Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury on January 30 indicted a Massachusetts married couple for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud individuals and insurance providers through their business, BL Insurance Brokerage, LLC. According to U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley of …
POSTED FEBRUARY 03, 2026 6:00 AM |
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