The data center that supports CME Group Inc., one of the world’s largest derivatives exchanges, said it has bolstered its backup cooling capacity after overheating sparked a catastrophic 10-hour outage that roiled world markets on Friday. CyrusOne — which owns …
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Texas Adds ID Restrictions on Vehicle Registrations, Renewals
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is implementing more stringent photo identification requirements for all vehicle registrations and renewals in an abrupt shift that could shut out undocumented residents from legally owning vehicles. Current photo identification, such as a state …
Does Private Equity Create True Value?
A study published by Pitchbook (10/4/2025), a trade publication and data source for private equity, showed that private equity buyouts improve portfolio outcomes by 0.64% in annualized excess returns for the last 25 years. However, once the returns were adjusted …
Industry Trends to Exploit for 2026: Part One
Agency owners must stay informed about significant new trends in the insurance industry. The following is part one of a two-part article highlighting seven industry trends insurance agencies should track for 2026. 2025 M&A Activity & Pricing The field of …
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National Carbon, headquartered in London, appointed Jeff Bright as underwriting director in its expansion into the U.S. market. Bright has over 30 years of experience in the Lloyd’s Property DUA market, where he’s developed and managed extensive U.S. property portfolios …
70% of Drivers Say They’ve Felt Unfairly Judged by Auto Insurers: Arity Report
A new survey reveals consumer frustration with auto insurance pricing models and growing support for more transparency in how policies are priced and for telematics. The new research from mobility data and analytics company Arity suggests that drivers who feel …
Every Superman Has His Kryptonite: How to Protect Key Executives with Specialized Coverage
The success of any great company often traces back to the grit and determination of the person leading the charge. The corporate world can be a rock fight, and the one calling the plays must have an almost Superman-like belief …
Growth Momentum Continues for Program Business: TMPAA
Program business is growing at a rate that outpaces the broader commercial insurance market. Between 2010 and 2020, the program business sector grew from $17.5 billion in commercial insurance revenue to $53.8 billion. In 2024, premium volume climbed to $110.8 …
Families of Camp Mystic Flood Victims Allege Negligence in Lawsuit
The operators of Camp Mystic in Texas, where 25 girls and two teenage counselors died in catastrophic flooding on July 4, failed to take necessary steps to protect the campers as life-threatening floodwaters approached, families of the victims allege in …
New York Now Requires Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure
New York Attorney General Letitia James recently issued a consumer alert encouraging New Yorkers to report companies not disclosing their use of algorithmic pricing, as a new state law requires. Algorithmic pricing allows companies to automatically adjust prices based on …







