Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has secured regulatory and shareholder approvals to acquire Lloyd's specialist Apollo Group Holdings for $555 million. The transaction, expected to close in Q1 2026, supports strong financial guidance for 2026 including gross written premiums up to $2.8B and a combined ratio near 91%.

Patriot Select gains regulatory backing to assume up to 30,000 personal residential policies from Florida's Citizen Property Insurance, reflecting a strategic risk transfer in the state's insurance market.

GoAuto Insurance launches direct low-cost auto insurance in Georgia, marking its fifth state expansion. The move underscores the growth of digital-first underwriting and policy issuance in competitive markets.

State Farm obtains interim approval for a 17% rate increase on California home insurance policies due to wildfire claims and shrinking surplus. Further hearings will assess final rate legality and consumer protections.