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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Wtw

Specialty Insurance Rates Tumble to 2020 Lows as Market Softening Accelerates

Specialty insurance rates declined faster than expected, retreating to 2020 pricing levels. WTW survey shows 75% of material classes experienced rate decreases.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Not Specified

Slide Insurance Enters California Market with E&S Homeowners Coverage

Slide Insurance launches residential E&S coverage in California, entering state's underserved market abandoned by major carriers.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Leo Miller

Adobe's $25B Buyback Bets on Recovery as AI Fears Weigh on Tech

Adobe, Synchrony Financial, and Arch Capital announce multi-billion buyback programs representing up to 25% of market caps, betting on valuation recovery amid sector headwinds.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Na

Howard Hughes Taps Insurance Leader Grandisson for Board Ahead of Vantage Acquisition

Howard Hughes Holdings appoints Marc Grandisson, former $ACGL CEO, to board as it closes Vantage Group acquisition, pivoting toward diversified holding company model.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Peter Frank

Axis Capital Quietly Outperforms With Strong 2025, But Catastrophe Risk Looms

Axis Capital delivered record 2025 results with strong returns on equity and improved business mix, but faces valuation stretch and inherent catastrophe risks.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Globe Newswire

Wawanesa to Acquire Everest Canada Ops for $305M Premium Boost

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance agrees to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada, adding $305 million in annual premiums and expanding specialty coverage capabilities.
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