July 24, 2026Liberty Mutual Introduces Its Newest Brand Character: Liberty Biberty
Liberty Mutual Insurance has introduced its first new brand character in eight years: Liberty Biberty, the embodiment of the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you have great coverage at a great price. Liberty Mutual first introduced the phrase “Libert …

July 24, 2026Can Captive’s Hands-on Vetting of Bars Provide Answer to SC Liquor Liability Crisis?
For almost eight years now, South Carolina bars, restaurants and music venues have faced a sobering situation brought on by a 2018 state law that requires at least $1 million in liquor liability coverage: Pay unaffordable premiums or shut their …

July 24, 2026Florida Teen Suing Meta Over Mental Health Harm Drops Claims Days Before Trial
A Florida teen dropped his lawsuit on Wednesday against Meta Platforms META.O, canceling a Los Angeles trial over claims the social media company’s apps caused his depression and anxiety. The trial, which had been slated to begin on Monday, was …

July 24, 2026WCIRB: California Comp Premium Leveled off, But CT Claims Frequency Rose
California workers’ compensation premium growth leveled off as rates stabilize, but rising cumulative trauma claims continue to drive claim frequency higher, a new report shows. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released …

July 24, 2026People Moves: AIPSO Appoints Willis President and CEO; Canopius Names HSBC’s Alioto as Group COO; Doubtless Adds to North American Leadership
The Automobile Insurance Plans Service Office (AIPSO) appointed Executive Vice President Les Willis as president and CEO. Willis succeeds President and CEO Charles Kwolek, who is retiring after a 32-year career with the organization. Prior to joining …

July 24, 2026Report: Claims Severity Reaches All-Time High, Frequency Declines
All Peril severity reached an all-time high in 2025, rising 25.9% from a year earlier, a new report shows. LexisNexis Risk Solutions released its 2026 U.S. Home Trends Report, which looks at loss cost, claims frequency and severity. Related: Changes …

July 24, 2026PG&E’s Data Center Pipeline Surges in Second Quarter
PG&E Corp. reported a 7.6-gigawatt increase in its data center pipeline during the second quarter as the artificial intelligence build-out gains momentum. The California utility’s pipeline of proposed data center projects totaled 12.7 gigawatts a …

July 24, 2026Judge Says Zelle Must Face New York AG’s Suit Over ‘Rampant’ Fraud; Zelle to Appeal
A judge rejected Zelle’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the electronic payment platform’s refusal to adopt critical safety features enabled fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion from consumers. In a … …

July 23, 2026Mapfre to Acquire Safety Insurance for $1.54 Billion in Cash Deal
Safety Insurance Group Inc,, a property/casualty insurer in Massachusetts and New England, has agreed to be acquired by Spain’s Mapfre S.A. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.54 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, a subsidia …

July 23, 2026People Moves: Brown & Riding Names Kane to National Casualty Practice
Brown & Riding to announced that Abe Kane has joined its National Casualty Practice. With over 20 years of industry experience, Kane specializes in casualty solutions for public entities and higher education institutions. His background spans und …