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Reinsurance optimisation key as market faces volatility: Guy Carpenter’s Klisura

Reinsurance News

Dean Klisura, President and CEO of Guy Carpenter, has urged insurers to begin optimising their reinsurance programmes ahead of the 2026 renewals, focusing on expanded coverage, product innovation, broader peril protection, and earnings stability....

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Detroit Officer in Facial Recognition Arrest

Insurance Journal

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Detroit police in the wrongful arrest of a pregnant woman who was charged in a carjacking partly because of facial recognition technology. Porcha Woodruff, who was eight months pregnant, spent 10 hours in &#823...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

California Insurance Commissioner’s Conservation & Liquidation Office Issues RFP Seeking Independent...

Insurance Journal

The California Insurance Commissioner’s Conservation and Liquidation Office (CLO), as Conservator of California Insurance Company (CIC), is seeking an Independent Consultant to assist the Conservator in performing Section 2.6 and Schedule 2.6 o...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

Reinsurance market conditions sustainable, it is a good time to deploy capacity: Howden Re’s Flandro

Reinsurance News

The current reinsurance market is sustainable, and it is a good time for reinsurers to deploy capacity, as cedents are hungry for it, Howden Re’s David Flandro highlighted in an interview with Reinsurance News during RVS 2025 in Monte Carlo. In or...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

HSB (UK & Ireland) names Andrew Burke as CEO

Reinsurance News

HSB (UK & Ireland), a provider of engineering insurance and inspection services, has appointed Andrew Burke as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval. Burke has more than 30 years of experience in insurance and financial servi...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

Demand for reliable reinsurance continues to grow ahead of January renewals: Hannover Re

Reinsurance News

At its Monte Carlo breakfast briefing, Hannover Re reported that the January 1, 2026, property and casualty reinsurance treaty renewals are expected to feature stable to slightly softer pricing, alongside continued favourable terms and conditions...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

S&P Warns of Reinsurer Protections as Catastrophe Risks Escalate

Insurance Journal

As natural catastrophes become more frequent and destructive, a key backstop intended to help cover losses has gotten harder to access. The reinsurance industry, which exists to help primary insurers cope with losses when disaster hits, has taken sig...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

Introducing the 2025 Theo Award Winners

Risk & Insurance

The Theo Awards continue a long legacy of Risk & Insurance honoring the best in workers’ compensation. The post Introducing the 2025 Theo Award Winners...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

The 2025 Construction Theo Award Winners

Risk & Insurance

A look at this year's Construction Theo Award winners. The post The 2025 Construction Theo Award Winners appeared first on

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

The 2025 Health Care Theo Award Winners

Risk & Insurance

A look at this year's Health Care Theo Award winners. The post The 2025 Health Care Theo Award Winners appeared first on

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

The 2025 Transportation & Logistics Theo Award Winners

Risk & Insurance

A look at this year's Transportation & Logistics Theo Award winners. The post The 2025 Transportation & Logistics Theo Award Winners...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

The 2025 Education Theo Award Winners

Risk & Insurance

A look at this year's Education Theo Award winners. The post The 2025 Education Theo Award Winners appeared first on Ri...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

The 2025 Government & Public Sector Theo Award Winners

Risk & Insurance

A look at this year's Government & Public Sector Theo Award winners. The post The 2025 Government & Public Sector Theo Award Winners...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

The 2025 Hospitality & Food Service Theo Award Winners

Risk & Insurance

A look at this year's Hospitality & Food Service Theo Award winners. The post The 2025 Hospitality & Food Service Theo Award Winners...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

The 2025 Retail & Wholesale Theo Award Winners

Risk & Insurance

A look at this year's Retail & Wholesale Theo Award winners. The post The 2025 Retail & Wholesale Theo Award Winners appeared first on

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

The 2025 Manufacturing & Heavy Industry Theo Award Winners

Risk & Insurance

A look at this year's Manufacturing & Heavy Industry Theo Award winners. The post The 2025 Manufacturing & Heavy Industry Theo Award...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

The 2025 At Large Theo Award Winners

Risk & Insurance

A look at this year's At Large Theo Award winners. The post The 2025 At Large Theo Award Winners appeared first on Risk...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

Re/insurance remains a stabilising force amid major global disruption: Swiss Re

Reinsurance News

Re/insurance remains a stabilising force in the face of major global disruptions, absorbing shocks and supporting economic recovery, according to industry giant Swiss Re. As the global re/insurance industry meets for the 2025 Rendez-Vous de Septem...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

New Texas Laws Ban Youth Cabins in Floodways, Require Camp Safety Plans

Insurance Journal

In the days and weeks following the death of his 9-year-old daughter, Lila, at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country, Blake Bonner found himself wondering whether the tragedy was simply an unstoppable act of God, or if something could …

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

Two Marquette Men’s Lacrosse Players Killed in Car Wreck

Insurance Journal

Two members of the Marquette men’s lacrosse team were killed in a car wreck Friday night near the school’s campus in downtown Milwaukee. Marquette officials confirmed that Scott Michaud and Noah Snyder died in the crash. A Mass was held &...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Risk & Insurance

Quick incident response drove change for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s workers’ comp program. The post 2025 The...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: NFI

Risk & Insurance

NFI reduced injuries using wearables, coaching, and culture-driven safety in high-risk warehouse operations. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: NFI appeared first on

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: City of San Diego

Risk & Insurance

San Diego combats PTSD in first responders through early intervention, tailored care, and peer-supported recovery. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: City of Sa...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: TrueBlue

Risk & Insurance

TrueBlue transformed workers’ comp with strategic partnerships, innovative governance, and a people-first, care-driven approach. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: TrueBl...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: St. Luke’s Health System

Risk & Insurance

Health care workers faced unique challenges during the pandemic. St. Luke’s Health System stepped up to care for them. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: S...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: AARP

Risk & Insurance

AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment and operates a unique workers’ compensation pro...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: Bernards

Risk & Insurance

Bernards transformed safety culture through mentoring, partnerships, and innovation, earning top industry recognition and impact. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: Berna...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: FedEx

Risk & Insurance

FedEx unified risk teams, cut claims, and built a trust-based culture through collaboration and innovation. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: FedEx appeared first on

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: Phifer Incorporated

Risk & Insurance

The company tackled musculoskeletal disorders amongst an aging workforce. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: Phifer Incorporated appeared first on

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: North East Florida Educational Consortium

Risk & Insurance

A consistent, holistic approach was needed to transform NEFEC’s workers’ comp program. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: North East Fl...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

AM Best reports continued growth and shifts in the global health reinsurance market

Reinsurance News

According to credit rating agency AM Best, the global health reinsurance market has maintained steady growth, although overall demand and utilisation remain lower than in other insurance sectors. Health insurance claims are generally short-tailed,...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

Global non-life run-off reserves exceed $1.1tn: PwC

Reinsurance News

PwC’s sixteenth September 2025 Global Insurance Run-Off Survey pegs non-life run-off reserves at $1.129 trillion, reflecting growth of 11% since the previous survey, as 25 publicly announced deals from January to August 2025 involved the tra...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: Port of Houston Authority

Risk & Insurance

Port of Houston cut injuries and costs by modernizing risk systems and building collaborative, data-driven union partnerships. The post 2025 Theo Awar...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: Sharp HealthCare

Risk & Insurance

SHARP HealthCare halved complex claims using early biopsychosocial intervention, saving overall exposures for the workers compensation program $3M annually and improving recovery outcomes. The post

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: WeGo Public Transit

Risk & Insurance

WeGo overhauled workers' comp with tech, collaboration, and care—cutting costs and boosting outcomes. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: WeGo Public Transit

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: PepsiCo

Risk & Insurance

PepsiCo used wearable tech to reduce delivery driver ergonomic risk by 10% and help prioritize a culture of safety. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: PepsiCo appeare...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: School District of Philadelphia

Risk & Insurance

Philadelphia schools cut claims nearly 50% by combining data, communication and grassroots safety engagement. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: S...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: Starbucks Coffee Company

Risk & Insurance

Starbucks transformed its workers' comp program by supporting young employees holistically through empathy, mental health care and personalized recovery. The post

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: Northeast Precast

Risk & Insurance

How Northeast Precast built a first-in-class safety culture. The post 2025 Theo Award Winner: Northeast Precast appeared first on

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

2025 Theo Award Winner: Stinger Logistics

Risk & Insurance

Stinger Logistics transformed its workers' comp program with early intervention, structured return-to-work, and employee-centered safety strategies. The post ...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

Global Reinsurers Meet Cost of Capital for Second Consecutive Year

Insurance Journal

Sound risk management, strategic use of technology and a maturing partnership with alternative capital have subdued the cyclical nature of the reinsurance market. To achieve or reach beyond the cost of capital, reinsurers must balance short-term oppo...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

DOJ Drops Defense of Ban on Employee ‘Noncompete’ Agreements

Insurance Journal

President Donald Trump’s administration abandoned on Friday the U.S. government’s legal defense of a rule adopted under former President Joe Biden that had banned agreements commonly signed by workers not to join rivals of their employers...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

While One Suit Over Citizens’ DOAH Hearings is Dropped, Drama Builds in Another

Insurance Journal

A federal judge agreed to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a 92-year-old Miami homeowner claiming that a state-run arbitration agency deprives policyholders of their constitutional rights when reviewing claims disputes against Citizens Property Insurance...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

While One Suit Over Citizens’ DOAH Hearings Is Dropped, Drama Builds in Another

Insurance Journal

A federal judge agreed to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a 92-year-old Miami homeowner claiming that a state-run arbitration agency deprives policyholders of their constitutional rights when reviewing claims disputes against Citizens Property Insurance...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

Anthropic Agrees to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Authors’ Copyright Class Action

Insurance Journal

Anthropic told a San Francisco federal judge on Friday that it has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit from a group of authors who accused the artificial intelligence company of using their books to train its …

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

California Labor Commissioner Cites Los Angeles Restaurant $680K

Insurance Journal

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office cited J BBQ, a Koreatown restaurant, more than $680,000 for wage theft violations. A total of 48 workers were impacted by the violations, which included unpaid wages, denied breaks, and inaccurate wage...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

Howden Re expands French, Belgium & Luxembourg team

Reinsurance News

Howden Re, the global reinsurance broking arm of Howden Group, has announced the addition of five new members within its French, Belgium, and Luxembourg teams. The hires bring a combined expertise across broking, reinsurance, and cedant markets, a...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

Public Speaks Out on How Pennsylvania Should Spend Opioid Settlement Funds

Insurance Journal

An attorney advocated for allowing opioid settlement money to be spent on public defenders. A prevention expert talked about effective strategies for deterring substance misuse in the first place, cautioning against one-time speakers at assemblies. M...

Posted: Sep 08, 2025

How Insurance Is Adapting to the Explosive Growth of Social Media Influencer Marketing

Risk & Insurance

As influencer partnerships become more involved with brand marketing strategies, new liability risks emerge that require specialized coverage solutions. The post

Posted: Sep 07, 2025

3 Critical Emergencies Medical Practices Must Prepare For

Risk & Insurance

Healthcare practices face growing risks, but targeted training and clear protocols can turn a crisis into a manageable event. The post 3 Criti...

Posted: Sep 07, 2025