Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The world’s biggest retailer will no longer consider race and gender to boost diversity when … Walmart Inc. is reversing course on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing list of businesses retreating on DEI programs targeted by conservative activists.

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Retail 115

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a new law requiring retailers to boost safety protections for store workers, including requiring major chains to add panic buttons in all New York State locations. Unions representing retail workers had pushed …

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Retail 102

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced its launch into the Japanese retail insurance broking and captive consulting and management markets with the acquisition of Foresight Holdings Co. Also announced was the appointment of Takuya Aibe as CEO of …

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Retail Insurance 105

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Shopworkers’ union Usdaw took legal action against Britain’s biggest retailer after Tesco sought to … Tesco was not entitled to terminate some employees’ contracts and offer to rehire them on less favorable terms, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.

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Retail Court Rules 105

Insurance Journal

JUNE 6, 2025

The world’s largest retailer will start offering drone service at 100 stores across Charlotte, North Carolina; Tampa, … Walmart Inc. is adding drone delivery in five new cities in a bid to expand online sales and get goods to shoppers faster.

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Retail Insurance 98

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 20, 2024

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of Anthony James Insurance Brokers, subject to regulatory approval. This latest acquisition further expands and strengthens SRG’s retail pillar, Specialist Risk … Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Insurance Retail 114

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Theft and violence against retail workers in Britain soared to record levels last year and are “out of control,” driven partly by criminal gangs, according to a report published on Thursday. Industry body the British Retail Consortium’s annual crime survey …

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Retail 87

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2024

announced the acquisition of Tustin, California-based Murray Gardner Insurance Agency Inc., dba BMR Insurance. BMR Insurance is a retail insurance agency serving commercial and personal lines clients primarily … Gallagher & Co. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Insurance Retail 105

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The insurance industry, traditionally rooted in face-to-face interactions and extensive documentation, is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of video marketing. As digital communication becomes the norm, retail insurance agents, wholesalers, MGAs, carriers and insurtechs increasingly turn to video …

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Insurance Retail 105

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Marsh McLennan says it has a deal in place to acquire McGriff Insurance Services for $7.75 retail broker McGriff, an affiliate of private-equity backed TIH (formerly Truist Insurance Holdings), had $1.3 billion, funded by cash and debt financing. billion …

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Insurance Retail 89

Insurance Journal

JUNE 4, 2025

today acquired Reno, Nevada-based Wilkins & Associates Insurance Services Inc. Steve Wilkins, Jared Wilkins and their team will operate under the direction of Scott Firestone, head of Gallagher’s Southwest region retail property/casualty brokerage operations. Gallagher & Co. Wilkins …

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Retail Insurance 113

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2024

Wholesalers are a bridge between retail agents/brokers and the markets that provide the specialized coverages that retailers need for their most challenging risks. This post is part of a series sponsored by Dyad. Their success hinges on two crucial factors: …

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Retail Insurance 98

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Embedded insurance is no longer just an emerging trend; it’s becoming a central strategy for retailers and non-insurance brands looking to enhance customer experience, drive loyalty, and generate new revenue streams. With global gross written premiums in embedded insurance projected …

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Insurance Retail 80

Insurance Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

The eggs, distributed by the August Egg Company, were sold to retailers including Walmart Inc. The US Food and Drug Administration said more than 20 million eggs have been recalled after 21 people were hospitalized with salmonella. and Safeway Stores …

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Retail 71

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 18, 2024

Security leaders should be exercising every available option to upgrade their security posture, and cyber insurance policies could make or break the resiliency for many organizations across nearly all industries — K-12 education, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and more. Just last …

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Retail Healthcare Manufacturing Education 119

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

announced the acquisition of Fenton, Michigan-based Peabody Insurance Agency, Inc. Peabody Insurance). Peabody Insurance is a retail insurance agency serving commercial and personal lines clients primarily in southeast … Gallagher & Co. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Retail Insurance 110

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the few remaining industries dominated by check payments is now adopting online payments and financing, shaped by modern retail checkout convenience and trends. The fast checkout experience enjoyed by online consumers today has its roots in a 1999 …

Retail 98

Retail Insurance 98

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 6, 2025

the Rolling Meadows, Illinois-based insurance brokerage, announced the acquisition of Waterloo, Ontario-based Encore Insurance Services Inc., Encore Group is a retail insurance brokerage firm serving … Gallagher & Co., dba Encore Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Retail Insurance 105

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 15, 2025

WalkerHughes Insurance, a privately held, founder-led retail insurance brokerage business headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, has acquired Independent Brokers Agency LLC, a St. Louis, Missouri-based insurance agency which offers personal lines, commercial lines, and employee benefits.

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Retail Insurance 104

Insurance Journal

MARCH 6, 2025

retailers that publicly scrapped diversity, equity and inclusion programs including Target, Amazon and Tractor Supply are maintaining certain efforts behind the scenes. The three retailers, while they’ve ended DEI programs on paper, have told advocacy groups … Several U.S.

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Retail 59

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 14, 2025

We invite ALL retail agency owners, principals, producers, CSRs the entire agency to participate in Insurance Journal’s annual independent insurance agency salary survey. Be a part of the industry’s favorite salary survey while learning more about agency compensation …

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Retail Insurance 104

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

McGriff, a large retail insurance brokerage headquartered in Charlotte, announced it has acquired Amity Benefits, an employee benefits brokerage based in Tampa. Amity, founded in 2017, has specialized in the auto dealer space. The acquistion will expand McGriff’s capabilities in …

Retail 105

Retail Insurance 105

Insurance Journal

APRIL 7, 2025

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law setting stricter penalties for retail theft and calling for a dedicated effort to combat organized retail theft. The new law establishes and upgrades certain crimes related to retail theft, …

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Retail 52

Insurance Journal

APRIL 20, 2025

The Retail Worker Safety Act (S. Originally set to go into effect Jan. 31, New York’s new law offers workers more protections against workplace violence and harassment. 8947C), signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Sept. 4, 2024, requires …

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Retail 59

Insurance Journal

MAY 2, 2025

London department store Harrods said on Thursday hackers had attempted to break into its systems, the third high-profile cyber attack on a UK retailer in two weeks, following incidents at Marks & Spencer and the Co-op Group. British companies, public …

Retail 59

Retail 59

Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

Smart Inbox automates processing of documents for both agency bill and direct bill workflows San Francisco, August 14, 2025 Ascend, the leading financial operations automation platform for the insurance industry, today announced the launch of Smart Inbox, an AI-powered …

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Retail Insurance 72

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

THB Chile is a retail insurance broker providing property/casualty, life and health benefits, and reinsurance services to clients throughout Chile. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Santiago, Chile-based THB Chile. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Retail Insurance 97

Insurance Journal

APRIL 3, 2025

Britain’s Co-op Group said on Thursday that losses from shoplifting in its food retail business rose by over 14% to 80 million pounds ($105 million) in 2024, or more than half of its adjusted operating profit. The group, which trades …

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Retail Insurance 52

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 25, 2024

revived the district’s lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc on Thursday, saying it plausibly claimed the online retailer’s pricing policies illegally stifle competition. An appeals court in Washington, D.C. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals reversed a ruling that had dismissed …

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Court Rules Retail 111

Insurance Journal

MAY 21, 2025

The British retailer will try to mitigate the impact with … Marks & Spencer Group Plc is facing a 300 million ($403 million) hit to operating profit this fiscal year from a cyberattack that’s still disrupting the company’s sales and operations.

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Retail 109

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2024

acquired Tustin, California-based Murray Gardner Insurance Agency Inc., dba BMR Insurance. Gary Arch and his team will remain in their current location under the direction of Scott Firestone, head of Gallagher’s Southwest region retail property/casualty … Gallagher & Co.

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Insurance Retail 59

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 27, 2024

The home-improvement retailer will no longer participate in surveys for … Lowe’s Cos. is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the latest American company to end such initiatives following a series of activists attacks on firms that promote DEI.

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Retail 116

Insurance Journal

MAY 19, 2025

A month after a costly cyberattack on one of Britain’s best known retailers, Marks & Spencer has yet to restore online shopping as it prioritizes safety over speed, while retailers worldwide race to boost their defenses. The attack on the …

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Retail 85

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 31, 2025

Howden, one of the world’s largest closely held insurance brokers, is in talks to acquire Risk Strategies, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The talks to acquire Risk Strategies, which is ultimately backed by private equity firm Kelso …

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Insurance Retail 99

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail …

Retail 96

Retail 96

Insurance Journal

JULY 16, 2024

civil rights agency investigating claims that the online retailer discriminated against pregnant warehouse workers. A New York federal judge has ordered Amazon.com to comply with a subpoena from a U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield in Manhattan late Thursday rejected …

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Subpoenas Retail 110

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 28, 2025

All respondents will receive a copy of the report in Insurance Journal magazine. ALL retail agency owners, principals, producers, CSRs the entire agency should participate and be … It’s the final days to take this year’s Agency Salary Survey.

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Retail Insurance 80