From Coinbase to Ripple: A Roster of Crypto Figures and Firms Named in the Epstein Records

In recent weeks, attention has centered on the release of more than 3 million pages of investigative records from the U.S. Department of Justice, which detailed associations between convicted sex offender and now-deceased Jeffrey Epstein and early figures in the cryptocurrency industry. The following provides a straightforward identification of the individuals and entities connected to […]

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Midday Equities Mayhem: Nasdaq Drops as Cyclicals Take the Wheel

U.S. equities traded mixed midday Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite remained under pressure as investors recalibrated rate expectations and rotated out of high-growth technology shares. Wall Street Splits as Dow Grinds Higher While Tech Drags Nasdaq Lower As of late morning Feb. 12, the […]

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Triple tax hit, Record results, ILS market, Parametrics, Asset-intensive reinsurers, More

View in browser Offshore reinsurers face triple tax hit as climate losses mount View web version | Forward to a colleague 12 February 2026 Top News Offshore reinsurers face triple tax hit as climate losses mount New tax measures are squeezing international capacity at precisely the wrong moment RenaissanceRe marks 31st straight dividend jump as book value doubles in three years International dividend aristocrat status secured for the Bermuda-based firm Bermuda Stock Exchange seizes 93% of ILS market as cat bond issuance explodes Natural disaster risks are pushing reinsurance into capital markets at a faster speed MAPFRE RE posts record profit, but still trails European rivals on combined ratio Division's turnaround is powering its parent to a billion-euro milestone for the first time in 90 years DUAL, SCOR target 'complex risks' as Brazil's energy sector strains existing coverage Hydrological chaos, construction exposures and third-party liabilities are creating challenges that standard programs can't handle Ariel Re distributes $216,000 across three continents Bermuda-based carrier is funding youth programs and brain tumor research from Hamilton to Hong Kong Gallagher Re on how parametric protection survived a reinsurance market recovery Capacity is plentiful and prices have softened, yet parametric allocations are climbing to all-time highs Why asset-intensive reinsurers are tackling liabilities no-one else wants Block deals are getting more complex, and only players with advanced modeling and hedging capabilities need apply Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage preferences or unsubscribe © 2025 KM Business Information US, Inc. 3190 S Vaughn Way, Aurora,Colorado Privacy | Conditions of Use | About Us | Contact Us

New competitor analysis: State Farm, Progressive, GEICO, Allstate, USAA

View in browser America's private passenger auto insurance market is shifting fast – and the competitive playbook is changing with it.   To help you cut through the noise, Insurance Business has released a focused competitor analysis on the carriers reshaping this space: State Farm, Progressive, GEICO, Allstate, and USAA.   This new report is designed to give you a clear, commercially relevant view of how these market leaders are navigating inflation, risk, and realignment in private passenger auto – and what it all means for your strategy.   In this analysis, you'll be able to: Break down how each carrier is positioning on pricing, growth, and profitability in today's environment See where shifts in market share are emerging – and which segments are driving that movement Understand how leading players are managing loss trends, risk selection, and underwriting discipline Explore how product, distribution, and brand strategies are evolving in response to changing customer behavior Pressure-test your own roadmap against a side‑by‑side view of the top five US private passenger auto insurers If you compete with these carriers, partner with them, benchmark against them, or track the health of the US auto market, this report is built to support your next strategic conversation – and turn market data into actionable insight. Download the Private Passenger Auto Competitor Analysis Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025 KM Business Information US, Inc. 3190 S Vaughn Way, Aurora, Colorado Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

Defunct P2P Crypto Platform Paxful Sentenced to $4M Penalty for Money Laundering, Travel Act Violations

Peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency trading platform Paxful was sentenced to pay a $4 million criminal penalty after pleading guilty to conspiring in schemes that promoted illegal prostitution and violated the Bank Secrecy Act. Prioritizing Profit Over Compliance Paxful Holdings, a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform, has been sentenced to pay a $4 million criminal penalty after admitting to […]

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Last chance to enter Fast Brokerages 2026

View in browser Nominations for Fast Brokerages 2026 close tomorrow, February 13.     This is your final opportunity to be considered among America's top-performing insurance brokerages.    The report will recognize the most agile and high-growth brokerages in the nation.     To enter, simply complete this form and provide your brokerage's headcount and revenue figures for 2024 and 2025.    We're also highlighting the fastest-growing young companies. If your brokerage has been operating for less than three years, don't miss the chance to be featured and recognized.    Winners will be featured on the website this May.  ENTER NOW Share this email with a colleague > > Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2025  KM Business Information US, Inc. 3190 S Vaughn Way, Aurora, Colorado Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us