The BI Top 10: Week of Jan. 2, 2023

Legal disputes between USI Insurance Services and former employees are drawing plenty of interest this week.

1. USI wins poaching ruling against Alliant, former employee

2. Marsh unit buys $50 million brokerage

3. USI, former employee exchange accusations

4. Reinsurers hike rates, exclude Russia and Ukraine: Brokers 

5. AIG hires Bristlecone exec, also formerly of Marsh, WTW

6. Florida insurance reforms welcomed by industry

7. Jennifer Santiago takes over as RIMS president

8. Some rates will stabilize; less optimal risk profiles will see hikes

9. AssuredPartners merges Mountain West and West regions

10. Brown & Riding names national property practice leader