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The FTC will today vote on whether to ban noncompete agreements. Do you back a noncompete ban? Share why or why not in the comments. #Insurance #InsuranceIndustry #InsuranceNews #Brokers

🌟 #InsuranceFest 2026: On July 16 at the Santa Monica Pier, InsuranceFest 2026 unites brokers, MGAs, carriers, and reinsurers for a one‑day festival dedicated to winning in cyber, E&S, and professional risk. Book your ticket today: hubs.la/Q047lLfN0

Marsh Risk has launched a Bermuda‑based insurance facility providing $50 million in streamlined excess casualty capacity, uniting Ascot, Markel, Ark, and Sompo under one structure to simplify placements and strengthen claims certainty. hubs.la/Q047zjJ90

Iran’s military has warned that parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations linked to the U.S. and Israel could become targets, raising fears for travelers and hospitality industries worldwide. hubs.la/Q047MwNk0

Symphony Risk Solutions has acquired Lipscomb Insurance Group, a Dallas‑based independent agency founded in 1960, strengthening its high‑net‑worth and specialty risk capabilities while extending access to the London market. hubs.la/Q047zl9F0

Insurance leaders spotlight the protection gap challenge! Learn how insurers are reframing education as a growth lever for closing the protection gap. hubs.la/Q047zdfD0 #insurance #protectiongap #customereducation #InsurtechInsights

Intact Insurance Global COO Lynn A. O’Leary highlights how Intact Insurance is embedding AI into specialty lines underwriting and claims—accelerating risk assessment and service while keeping human judgment at the center. hubs.la/Q047HjZH0

Final week to spotlight outstanding BDMs! Nominate a standout BDM by March 27 and help celebrate the experts who elevate every client interaction. hubs.la/Q046D2yh0 #insurance #BDMs #brokerexperience #InsuranceBusiness

Rajiv Matta, Chief Innovation Officer at MSI, explains how embedding AI across the insurance value chain is transforming product design, underwriting, and portfolio management—creating compounding advantages for truly AI‑first MGAs. hubs.la/Q047z6B50

Insurance leaders push resilience beyond climate! Explore how the industry is reframing sustainability as a pillar of societal resilience. hubs.la/Q047zny30 #insurance #sustainability #resilience #InsurtechInsights

#InsuranceFest 2026 hits the Santa Monica Pier July 16 🌊 4 zones. 1,200+ leaders. Endless advantage: Secure your place today and experience the world’s largest insurance festival on the Santa Monica Pier, July 16, 2026. hubs.la/Q047lq280

Secondary perils drove 92% of insured catastrophe losses in 2025! The findings highlight exposure growth, evolving hazard trends, and persistent protection gaps—reinforcing the need for adaptation, mitigation, and reinsurance capacity. hubs.la/Q047yMl90

Lloyd’s Chief Executive Patrick Tiernan confirmed strong 2025 results while outlining a disciplined plan to sharpen underwriting performance, boost efficiency, and leverage Lloyd’s capital strength for long‑term advantage. hubs.la/Q047w86d0

Insurance Business America has opened submissions for Top Insurance Employers 2026, celebrating organizations that set the standard for culture, growth, and employee experience. Claim recognition today and inspire top talent across the industry. hubs.la/Q045MGd30

New York Marine and General Insurance Company has filed suit against United Towing & Transport Inc., seeking $5,047,881.62 after the towing firm allegedly failed to honor a guaranty tied to a captive reinsurance deal with eCaptiv PC3-IC, Inc. hubs.la/Q047nWXz0

Curtis Barton, CEO and founder of ALKEME Insurance, highlights why the industry must move beyond awareness and commit to long-term development strategies to address the looming workforce shortfall. hubs.la/Q047lf9k0

Nationwide’s latest survey, led by Kristina Talkowski, reveals that US mid-sized firms remain optimistic about their own performance while bracing for inflation, litigation, and rising insurance costs—making brokers more vital than ever. hubs.la/Q047p0CP0

The escalating Middle East conflict has forced carriers like MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd to reroute vessels, invoke century-old maritime rules, and pass skyrocketing war risk premiums onto clients. hubs.la/Q047mXLH0

Anupam Gupta (Applied Systems) highlights how reliance on spreadsheets and manual processes leaves agencies vulnerable, while Applied Book Builder empowers teams to shift from “admin work” to “hero work” by deepening client relationships & driving growth. hubs.la/Q047l5Dl0

Time’s almost up—don’t miss your moment. Nominations for Insurance Business America’s Top Retail Brokers 2026 close tonight. Claim your place on one of the year’s most anticipated lists. hubs.la/Q043yBFp0 #insurance #brokers #industryrecognition #TopRetailBrokers

Mike Nukk, Head of Marine at Rokstone, explains how investment-led nearshoring across North America is shifting cargo exposures from ocean transport toward rail and cross-border trucking—potentially redefining marine insurance risk profiles. hubs.la/Q0479YlM0