May 5, 2026People Moves: Society Insurance Names Kohli as VP of Information Technology
Society Insurance announced that Kshitij Kohli has joined the organization as vice president of information technology. In this role, Kohli will lead Society’s technology strategy and execution, with responsibility for core systems, infrastructure, c …

May 5, 2026TWFG Acquires Texas-Based Asset Protection Insurance Associates
TWFG announced that it has acquired Asset Protection Insurance Associates. This acquisition combines APIA’s deep specialization in the MGA space, and its highly client‑centric operating model, with TWFG’s expansive platform, resources, and growth inf …

May 5, 2026Railroad Wrongfully Suspended Worker for Reporting Collision: OSHA
A U.S. Department of Labor whistleblower investigation has found that a railroad company wrongfully suspended an employee for reporting a train collision and safety concerns, in violation of the Federal Railroad Safety Act. The department’s Occupatio …

May 5, 2026Wheat Crops Wither, Herds Thin as Spring Drought Deepens
Farmers across the Great Plains are confronting an intense drought that threatens winter wheat harvests and is pushing cattle producers toward costly feed purchases, prompting some to abandon plans to expand their herds. The dryness is expected to pe …

May 5, 2026Berkshire Selects Gen Re’s Shamieh to Succeed Jain as Insurance Chief, WSJ Reports
Berkshire Hathaway has selected Gen Re Chairman Charlie Shamieh as successor to longtime insurance leader Ajit Jain, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shamieh, a veteran of the insurance industry, is …

May 5, 2026Rhode Island Approves 2.5% Workers’ Compensation Decrease
Rhode Island’s regulator has approved a 2.5% average reduction in overall workers’ compensation loss costs. The reduction will take effect on August 1, 2026. More than 200 insurers write workers’ compensation coverage in the state. The rate change wa …

May 5, 2026People: Sunstar Names New CEO, King Risk Adds Sales Leadership
Memphis-based Sunstar Insurance Group, an independent brokerage operating in nine states, announced Adam Meyerowitz as the new chief executive officer. He succeeds Casey Bowlin, who founded the firm in 2013 and will now move into the role of chairman …

May 5, 2026A Quiet Alaska Fault Is Missing The Fluids Scientists Expected
Not all earthquake faults behave the same. Some stick and snap, causing earthquakes. Others move slowly over time. For years, the leading explanation for slow-moving faults has been that high-pressure fluids along the fault lubricate it, allowing the …

May 5, 2026After Greg Biffle Plane Crash, Police Think ‘Friends’ Stole From His NC Home
Less than a month after former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family died in a plane crash last year, investigators say two of their “friends” conspired to break into the empty home and took cash, guns and financial information …

May 5, 2026Progressive Insurance Helps First-Time Homebuyers With Down Payments
As many as 200 first-time homebuyers could receive down payment assistance up to $13,500 each thanks to Progressive Insurance. Progressive’s UpPayment program is available to first-time homebuyers purchasing a non-commercial, non-mobile residential p …