Karen Clark & Company is hosting CATLAB 2026 in Boston from June 2-4. This annual event brings together leading insurers, reinsurers, and ILS investors for discussions on catastrophe risk, modeling advancements and emerging industry trends.

InterCoastal Public Adjusters announced that Operations Manager Sarah Loos of Pecatonica, Ill., has successfully passed the Illinois Public Adjustor Licensing Examination. With this achievement, InterCoastal Public Adjustors is now licensed to practice in 12 states, expanding the firm's ability to support policyholders across a broader footprint.

The Big "I" has launched its new TrustedChoice.com agency locator that helps consumers find and connect with local independent agents. Available to all Big "I" member agencies, the all-new agency locator maintains TrustedChoice.com's online recognition and popularity with consumers.

Resilience launched its Private Equity Cyber Risk Program, a new offering designed to help private equity firms manage cyber exposure across their portfolios. It connects Arc, Resilience's cyber risk management platform for complex organizations, with bespoke insurance endorsements through carrier partners to address structural coverage gaps across the investment lifecycle.

DB Insurance Co., Ltd. acquired The Fortegra Group, Inc. The transaction, announced on Sept.r 26, 2025, has received all required regulatory and stockholder approvals. Fortegra will operate independently, maintaining its existing leadership team, distribution relationships and underwriting discipline. Agents, distribution partners and customers will continue to experience the service excellence that has defined the Fortegra experience.

Navium Marine has partnered with Overhaul, a leading provider of global cargo risk management, to launch a first-of-its-kind insurance solution built on real-time visibility of AI infrastructure cargo. The Helix Consortium connects Overhaul's cargo risk management technology with the world's leading cargo insurance market, Lloyd's of London, where Navium, supported by capacity provided by TFP's Syndicates 3123 and 2126, will be followed by 10 other Lloyd's syndicates. The Consortium offers a transit limit up to $75million, with only a single agreement party, and a storage limit up to $25million. Coverage will be available globally for transport by ocean, air, rail and road.

Women in Insurance Initiative rebranded as the Women in Insurance Collective and is a nonprofit organization. Under this new structure, WIIC will continue championing the future of insurance through collaboration, community and leadership. The organization's mission is to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming industry where all insurance professionals can thrive.

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance has surpassed $1 billion in written premium as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. VIAA now includes more than 165 independent agencies, all maintaining their ownership while scaling their business.

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of Lock Insurance of Lakeland, Fla., on Feb. 1. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Aegon announced an agreement with its largest shareholder, Vereniging Aegon, on the future relationship with the Vereniging, alongside a proposed governance framework that will be put in place in connection with Aegon's planned relocation to the U.S. Together, these steps are designed to align Aegon's governance with U.S. market standards and support the company's ambition to become a leading U.S. life insurance and retirement group.

Convex Group Limited has received in principle approval to launch Lloyd's Syndicate 1987, which is planned to commence underwriting on July 1, subject to appropriate regulatory approvals.

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