FireStatistics.org has launched to bring real-time wildfire data to the public in an accessible, searchable format. Developed by real estate and disaster recovery expert Joel Efosa, the site is now live and freely available to communities, researchers and reporters seeking clarity amid climate-driven uncertainty.

Hub International Limited has acquired the assets of EB Specialists Inc. dba Guru of Insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Guru of Insurance is an employee benefits firm located in King George, Va., that provides clients in the region with employee benefit planning and group employee benefits.

Earnix has joined the British Insurance Brokers’ Association as an associate member. Earnix’s membership reflects its commitment to supporting UK brokers as they navigate an increasingly complex market landscape and seek innovative solutions to enhance pricing accuracy and operational efficiency.

BrokerTech Ventures will hold the first standalone BrokerTech Connect in Chicago this August. As the insurtech industry continues to grow, connections between industries are important to its innovation. While most large-scale insurtech events are an amazing opportunity to learn about the newest technologies shaping the industry, BrokerTech Connect will instead focus more on the intimate connections between brokers, wholesalers, carriers, investors and insurtechs.

The New Hampshire Insurance Department has selected PSI Services LLC as its new vendor for administering insurance licensing examinations in the state. PSI will begin offering exams for producers, adjusters and public adjusters starting July 1.

Decant Group partnered with Embri, an innovative insurtech provider, to embed asset protection insurance directly into Decant Index, its private client marketplace. Decant will leverage Embri’s API-driven insurtech technology to offer seamless insurance asset protection for any clients purchasing fine wine and spirits on their marketplace, ensuring security and peace of mind throughout the ownership experience.

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services launched four innovative insurance programs — Starwind Environmental, Starwind PVT, Starwind Equipment and Starwind Cannabis — designed to deliver highly specialized coverage solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of retail brokers and their clients.

Ernst & Young LLP has announced the finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Pacific Southwest Awards. Now in its 40th year, E&Y celebrates entrepreneurial leaders who disrupt industries, drive innovation and create long-term value for their communities and the global economy. An independent panel of judges selected Puneet Nanda, CEO of Buena Park-based GuruNanda, for his entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and lasting impact in building long-term value.

Rockford Mutual Insurance Company was named as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Illinois. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Illinois, benefiting the state's economy, workforce and businesses.

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