Munich Re said it has acquired Next Insurance, which will become part of the reinsurer’s major primary insurance business, Ergo. The agreement in place values Next Insurance at $2.6 billion. Ergo already owned nearly 30% of the digital insurance company’s shares. Munich Re was an early investor in Next Insurance. Closing is expected during the…

Small businesses across the United States are facing rising health insurance costs that are putting pressure on operations, employee benefits, and long-term financial planning. FireflySci, a manufacturer of cuvettes and calibration standards for laboratories, has reported annual increases exceeding $10,000 from its health insurance provider, United Healthcare Oxford. Sim Woitovich, spokesperson for FireflySci, said the…

As the digital landscape evolves, data protection must become a governing business principle. Despite its significance, however, privacy professionals feel they are working in underfunded teams, leaving their organizations vulnerable to security breaches. Without proper investment and support, privacy teams are struggling, and businesses are exposed to unnecessary risks. While new legislation has initiated pathways…

FIRST ON FOX: America’s small business owners feel a 180-degree change stirring in the economy, and are overall optimistic about tariffs and the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) budget-slashing efforts, according to a new survey. RedBalloon and PublicSquare’s first Freedom Economy Index (FEI) of 2025 – conducted between February 25 and March 7 – gathered…