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What changed in insurance regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has applied for Qualified Jurisdiction status with the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to improve market access for Guernsey-based insurers.
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On August 19, 2026, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection unanimously approved 'Zone Zero' wildfire regulations.
Read at eenews.net ↗04
A survey by the National Alliance for Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (NAHPC) found that 83% of employers now support hospital rate regulation, up from 76% in the previous year.
Read at hfma.org ↗05
Premier Andre Ebanks announced that the Cayman Islands has submitted an application to the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for Qualified Jurisdiction Status (QJS).
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The French government, led by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, has pledged over €100 million in aid to support homes and businesses affected by wildfires in the summer of 2026.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗07
The American Medical Association (AMA) expressed support on August 18, 2026, for updated guidance from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding prior authorization transparency.
Read at fiercehealthcare.com ↗08
A California prosecutor is pursuing criminal charges against parents of children involved in e-bike accidents as injuries and fatalities rise.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗8 of 9 regulation and policy events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in insurance this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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Steadfast Group has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed to be acquired by Amwins Australasia and Starboard BidCo, an entity backed by Dragoneer and KKR, for an enterprise value of approximately AUD 7.7 billion.
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Marco Capital has agreed to acquire Pro Global to merge it with its subsidiary PoloWorks, creating a large specialist insurance services business.
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Munich Re Group announced on August 19, 2026, that it has agreed to acquire the cyber insurtech company At-Bay, Inc. for $575 million.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗12
Willis Re has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the US reinsurance arm of BMS Group, known as BMS Re US, for an undisclosed sum.
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On August 18, 2026, the reinsurance broker Willis Re announced the acquisition of BMS Re, US, to establish an operational presence in the United States.
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Davis & Towle Insurance Group, based in New Hampshire, has acquired Allied Insurance Agency located in Bow, New Hampshire.
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Jensten Group has entered into an agreement to acquire the UK-based insurance broker Coversure Midlands.
Read at reinsurancene.ws ↗16
Shanghai-based Zhibao Technology has completed a $154.7 million PIPE financing round funded entirely through the contribution of 2,380 Bitcoin to its corporate wallet.
Read at decrypt.co ↗8 of 11 funding and m&a events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What products launched in insurance this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Blenheim Partnerships, a subsidiary of White Bear Group, has launched a new marine insurance product called Knot-on-Time.
Read at reinsurancene.ws ↗18
Specialist managing general agent Banyan Risk has launched a new US Inland Marine & Marine Property insurance product in partnership with Accredited Insurance Limited.
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ICW Specialty, a business unit of ICW Group, has launched a new platform called Legacy Solutions to manage and transfer long-term insurance liabilities.
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Epic Systems is implementing a new API called Coverage Requirements Discovery (CRD) to enable real-time prior authorization checks for medical providers.
Read at forbes.com ↗4 of 5 product launches events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What financial results were reported in insurance this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Fitch Ratings reports that Latin American non-life insurers are entering a softer market cycle while maintaining resilient earnings.
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AM Best released its annual report on the world's 50 largest reinsurers for 2025.
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Mark Walter's holding company, TWG Global, has agreed to divest up to $6.5 billion in related-party investments from Delaware Life Insurance Co. This move follows an ongoing federal investigation by U.S. prosecutors and the SEC into potential financial fraud and the misclassification of assets.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗24
State Farm Mutual is distributing a $5 billion dividend to policyholders who held auto insurance policies during the 2025 calendar year.
Read at thestreet.com ↗25
The Swiss Re Institute reported that global insured natural catastrophe losses for the first half of 2026 totaled $42 billion, which is 16% below the 10-year average.
Read at insurancenews.com.au ↗5 of 13 financial results events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What court rulings and legal actions hit insurance this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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Rich Moore played a central role in organizing financial flows from insurance companies to Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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A US Supreme Court ruling in May 2026 has increased legal liability for freight brokers regarding accidents involving contracted carriers.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗28
Former Prince George’s County police officer Michael Anthony Owen, Jr. was sentenced to six months in federal prison for his role in an auto-insurance fraud scheme.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗29
Alignment Healthcare and its executives have filed a motion to dismiss a whistleblower lawsuit brought by former Chief Data and Transformation Officer Hakan Kardes.
Read at fiercehealthcare.com ↗30
Michael Bonfante of Colonial Surety Company discusses the implications of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Reichert v. Kellogg Co. regarding fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA.
Read at benefitnews.com ↗31
Kerper Bowron LLC and Irish Trinity LLC have filed U.S. and international patent applications for the 'Kerper-Bowron Method', a system for forecasting and accounting for service contract and warranty liabilities.
Read at accountingtoday.com ↗6 of 8 courts and legal events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What research was published in insurance this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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A report from The Commonwealth Fund, based on a survey of nearly 26,000 adults conducted in May 2026, highlights that high health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs remain the primary healthcare concerns for Americans.
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According to the 2026 study by JD Power, member satisfaction with Medicare Advantage plans in the United States has declined for the second consecutive year.
Read at fiercehealthcare.com ↗34
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), sponsored by Trek Health, conducted a survey of 161 healthcare executives.
Read at hfma.org ↗What partnerships were announced in insurance this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Costco and nonprofit insurer SCAN Health Plan have announced a pilot program to offer Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement policies.
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SCAN Group and Costco are expanding their partnership to launch new co-branded Medicare Advantage and Medicare supplement plans.
Read at fiercehealthcare.com ↗37
Costco Wholesale Corp. has entered into a partnership with SCAN Health Plan to offer Medicare Advantage insurance products to seniors.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗3 of 8 partnerships events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What else happened in insurance this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Employers are facing rising healthcare costs ahead of 2027 renewals, driven by pharmacy spending and behavioral health utilization.
Read at benefitnews.com ↗39
Aon and Willis Towers Watson (WTW) released reports on August 20, 2026, projecting significant increases in employer-sponsored healthcare costs for 2027.
Read at fiercehealthcare.com ↗40
The Wall Street Journal published a market roundup on August 18, 2026, covering financial services companies.
Read at wsj.com ↗41
This guide explains the role of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems for insurance agencies in 2026.
Read at hubspot.com ↗42
Allianz Commercial projects the global data centre insurance market to reach $24 billion by 2030, driven by an extraordinary AI-related infrastructure boom.
Read at insurancenews.com.au ↗43
Investor Jake Saper and his firm Emergence Capital are promoting a new business model called AI-Native Services (AINS) during a summit held last week in New York City.
Read at newcomer.co ↗6 of 10 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.