
Casualty

Emerging risks associated with weight loss drugs
Insurers and legal professionals must work hand in hand with healthcare providers and regulators to build a consensus around safe usage, fair liability allocation and effective risk mitigation

Insurer implications of Trump’s AI moratorium remain unclear
Regulators worry moratorium could erode state oversight of use of artificial intelligence technology by insurers

US insurers back tax on third-party litigation funding
Major insurers, including Chubb, Travelers and Odyssey Re, support Republican proposal to levy 40.8% tax on third-party funders' returns

Tokio Marine HCC names Geary to lead NA property/casualty
Elizabeth Geary joins Texas-based carrier from Liberty Mutual

Progressive retakes lead as largest US motor insurer
Ohio-based insurer overtakes State Farm in AM Best ranking

The general liability ‘music has stopped’: TMK’s Delaney
Strong relationships and expertise mean Tokio Marine Kiln can ride out the softening market, the Lloyd’s carrier’s new head of liability says

US claims volumes fall to five-year low
Claim volumes decline 7% in the first quarter but severity rises sharply as replacement costs surge

Aegis London hires international casualty underwriter
Lloyd’s insurer looks to expand casualty business in territories including Canada, Australia and Europe

Allergen risks are fast becoming a frontline issue for insurers of hospitality operators
Allergic disease is the most common chronic condition in Europe, with four in 10 British adults now suffering from at least one allergy. With allergy rates surging and the UK among the worst affected, litigation risks are rising sharply

Liberty Mutual adds Watson to board of directors
Former Axa Asia chairman joins board of US property/casualty giant

State Farm rate hikes will cost Californians $1,000 more in 2026
Greatest increases will be seen in postal codes along the Sierra Nevada mountains and in areas of Southern California

Vicarious liability and contracted bouncers – haven’t we been here before?
The case of Burger v JD Wetherspoon and Risk Solutions BD demonstrates the need for close analysis of the factual circumstances, as superficially similar cases can give rise to entirely different conclusions
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