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The UK is investigating the firing of warning shots by a Russian warship near a British yacht just outside of its territorial waters. The UK received reports from a UK-registered yacht alleging Russia’s Admiral Grigorovich-class frigate fired the shots at a distance of approximately 500 yards (457 meters), near a point 20 nautical miles (37 kilometers) south of the Isle of Wight. No injuries or damage were reported, and the UK is treating the matter as an isolated incident which isn’t linked to its military operation against a sanctioned oil tanker that took place on Sunday, according to officials. Instead…

Motley, complicated risks are presented with the proliferation of data centers across the U.S. to bolster critical infrastructure for artificial intelligence. A new report from AM Best outlines “substantial insurance demand” evolving for the warehouse-sized facilities of computer servers. “With the number and size of AI data centers growing rapidly, it is critical that P/C insurers provide solutions to support these highly complex, high-valued projects,” said AM Best. “As data center development and construction spreads, the required insurance coverage is evolving, as it is currently beyond what the traditional property/casualty industry has previously experienced,” added David Blades, associate director, industry…

Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the skydiving industry can allow problems to go unnoticed. It is far too soon to know what caused this weekend’s crash that happened shortly after a plane took off from a small airport about an hour south of Kansas City. Twelve people died in the crash while some of their family members watched from the ground at Butler Memorial Airport. The NTSB will work to determine what happened…

Insurer Nationwide looks to its customers in taking a new approach to rural property monitoring through a relationship with Barn Owl, a provider of solar-powered, cellular-connected remote camera systems designed specifically for farms, ranches and rural agribusiness operations. Nationwide said its customers can now receive preferred pricing on Barn Owl hardware, as well as access to exclusive early bird promotions. Barn Owl also offers additional savings off each extra camera, making it easier to scale coverage across an operation. “Farmers and ranchers often have valuable equipment, livestock and infrastructure spread across wide areas, and it’s not always practical to be…

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired after flying a giant transgender pride flag from a rock wall that looms over the California park’s main thoroughfare. U.S. District Judge Jennifer Thurston found on Friday that Shannon “SJ” Joslin, who identifies as nonbinary and uses the pronoun they, must follow the process set out by the Civil Service Reform Act. Since Joslin was still a probationary employee at the time of their firing last year, that means they must file a complaint with the Office of Special Counsel, which they…

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the brokers Lockton and Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here. Lockton Appoints Lespérance as CEO of Canadian Business Lockton, the privately held independent insurance brokerage, announced the appointment of industry veteran Stéphane Lespérance as chief executive officer of Lockton’s new Canadian business. This milestone appointment underscores the company’s commitment to delivering enhanced, high-level advisory support to Canadian enterprises. Stéphane Lespérance Widely recognized as a leading figure in the Canadian insurance sector, Lespérance joins Lockton following 24 years in progressively senior roles at Aon Canada, where he served as…

Stéphane Legris, Melinda Schwartz, Jack Hoctor Lawley, headquartered in Buffalo, New York, named three new team members. Stéphane Legris, insurance advisor, based in Buffalo and serving the Saratoga, New York region. As an insurance advisor, Legris specializes in business insurance, captive solutions, and construction, transportation, and marine coverage. With 10+ years of experience, Legris previously held roles on both the carrier and brokerage sides of the industry, including with Philadelphia Insurance Companies and USI Insurance Services. Melinda Schwartz, Medicare and individual health consultant, based in Buffalo, specializes in Medicare insurance plans, the New York State individual marketplace, relationship management, and…

The Alabama Republican Party said U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a claim on Sunday that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor. The unanimous decision came after the party’s 21-member steering committee heard a challenge filed by Tuberville’s former primary opponent, Ken McFeeters, a longtime insurance agency owner in north Alabama. The challenge argued that Tuberville did not meet the Alabama Constitution’s seven-year residency requirement. “We looked at it with the facts. The contest was unsuccessful. And Coach Tuberville will be our nominee for governor,” said Scott Stadthagen,…

ANV Group Holdings, a global insurance intermediary platform, and Open Lending Corporation, a provider of insurance-backed lending enablement and risk analytics solutions for financial institutions, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby ANV will acquire all outstanding shares of Open Lending common stock for $3.15 per share through an all-cash tender offer. The transaction price represents a premium of approximately 78% to Open Lending’s 90-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) as of June 15, 2026, the last trading day prior to the announcement of the transaction. Founded more than two decades ago, Austin, Texas-based Open Lending partners…

ANV Group Holdings Ltd. said it has entered a definitive merger agreement with Open Lending Corporation. ANV said it will acquire all outstanding shares of Open Lending common stock for $3.15 per share through an all-cash tender offer. The transaction price represents a premium of about 78% to Open Lending’s 90-day volume weighted average price as of June 15. Open Lending partners with financial institutions across the U.S. to help expand access to automotive financing. Its proprietary risk decision-making technology and insurance‑backed credit structure helps lenders manage risk, improve loan performance, and expand access to credit. Global insurance intermediary ANV…