FTC Fines StubHub $10M for Hidden Ticket Fees Violations
On April 9, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced that StubHub, the nation’s largest ticket exchange and resale ticket provider,…
Month: April 2026
Octave Specialty posts sevenfold revenue growth since MGA pivot began
Headline transactions The largest deal was the $250 million acquisition of ArmadaCorp Capital, a specialty accident and health MGA focused…
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS facelift leaked ahead of debut
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS facelift has leaked online ahead of its official reveal. Mercedes has given its flagship EV more…
Novacore launches reinsurance sidecar with $60b-backed New Mountain Capital
The vehicle, called NovaRe, will sit within a newly established entity called VictoryRe. New Mountain, a New York-based firm managing…
State Farm sues Amazon after dehumidifier allegedly sparks fire
What makes this case stand out is the theory driving it. State Farm is not treating Amazon as a hands-off…
Federal Rulemaking Committee Should Require the Disclosure of Lit
The federal courts’ Advisory Committee on Civil Rules will discuss whether to write a new rule requiring disclosure of third-party…
Old Republic sues James River again over alleged bad faith denials
What makes this case stand out is that it is not the first time these parties have been here. The…
Great Lakes Insurance sues own lawyers after $27k claim hits $92 million
Great Lakes Insurance SE filed the lawsuit on April 9, 2026, in the United States District Court for the Northern…
Howden steps up US push with specialty trucking build-out
Thomas O’Donnell, practice head of transportation & logistics at Howden US, said: “Trucking companies are dealing with more volatility on…
Fidelis secures NAIC listing as syndicate 2126 joins US surplus lines fray
S2126, backed by capital from Blackstone and managed at Lloyd’s by Asta, was announced in October 2025 and began underwriting…
Fidelis secures NAIC listing as syndicate 2126 joins US surplus lines fray
S2126, backed by capital from Blackstone and managed at Lloyd’s by Asta, was announced in October 2025 and began underwriting…
Connecticut Senate confirms Josh Hershman as state’s 34th insurance commissioner
Under Hershman’s leadership, CID will continue to operate as a fully NAIC‑accredited department, responsible for solvency oversight, market conduct, rate…