News

East

• New Jersey Fines Data Center $1 Million Over Generators It Says Were Not Permitted
• Movie Theatre Chain Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
• St. John’s to Honor Hartford CEO Swift as Insurance Leader of Year
• NY Fed’s Perli Says Monetary Policy Toolkit Working Very Well

National

• Markets/Coverages: CFC Begins Affirmative AI for Intellectual Property; CRC Specialty Launches Insurisk Cyber
• People Moves: Huntington T. Block Appoints Schaffer Senior VP of Fine Art; Zern to Oversee Howden US Health and Benefits
• Ex-Google Safety Chief Warns AI Could Harm Children More Than Social Media
• Independent Agencies Total About 37,000 in 2026, a Decrease from 2024
• FBI Investigating Hackers’ Claims of Stealing Employee Data
• Cyber Threats the Top Business Concern as AI Heightens Risk: Travelers Risk Index
• People Moves: Reath Named Marsh Risk US Real Estate, Hospitality Practice Head; Sternadori to Lead AXIS US Excess Casualty, Flaherty CUO Wholesale Casualty
• Banks Warn AI Shopping Bots Raise Scam, Fraud and Data-Privacy Risks
• Ex-DOJ Official Sees More False Claims Act Cases Getting Tossed
• Viewpoint: Surplus Lines Insurers Offer Vital Cover for Growing Tech-Driven Industries