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Nearly half of CEOs believe their jobs should be replaced by AI

Just 20% of workers believe 'most or all' of their job functions could be replaced by AI, according to edX for Business.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

California's urgent need for wildfire mitigation, risk models and sustainable insurance

Sustainable insurance withstands catastrophic events while enabling insurers to conduct business and plan for the future.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

New York increases minimum weekly benefits for workers' comp claimants

The weekly minimum benefits will increase from $150 to $275 in 2024 and $325 in 2025. By 2026, the minimum will equal one-fifth of the state's average weekly wage.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

WSIA Annual Marketplace panel talks mentorship vs. sponsorship

Mentorship fosters growth through open dialogue while sponsorship revolves around career advancement.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

AM Best projects further headwinds for U.S. home insurance market

The first half of 2023 saw above-average natural catastrophe losses, while secondary perils added further pressure.

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

Defense lawyers turn to Taylor Swift for tips on addressing nuclear verdicts

Certified Swifties Ashley Fetyko and Cayce Lynch of Tyson & Mendes say defense lawyers can learn from Swift’s embrace of nostalgia, storytelling and vulnerability.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Who's using what in P&C insurance: September 18, 2023

Insurance technology news from ZestyAI, Cowbell, Origami Risk and more.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

A look at the cyber-risk landscape in late 2023

In addition to ransomware, insureds must contend with social engineering, online scams, state-sponsored attacks and more.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Libyan flood toll tops 11,300 amid recovery and recrimination

The United Nations estimated 10,100 people remained unaccounted for while an investigation into what caused the collapse of two dams is ongoing.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

These states have the highest car insurance rates

The state at the top of the list sees auto insurance rates that are 66% higher than the national average.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Louisiana Fortify Homes program set to launch In October

The first round will award 500 grants to Citizens homeowner policyholders.

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

A first-timer's guide to the WSIA Annual Marketplace

Follow this advice to have fun, make connections and learn something new during the year's top E&S event.

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

WSIA Legislative Committee pinpoints key insurance issues to watch

These are 2023 legislative priorities for the Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association and its members.

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

Disruption, transformation on tap for WSIA tech conference

WSIA's 2024 Insurtech Conference will focus on digital transformation, but the event isn’t just for technologists.

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

Donations empower WSIA PAC to help shape insurance policy

After a banner 2022, the WSIA PAC Committee set an aggressive fundraising goal for 2023.

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

Wholesale insurance leaders have wisdom to spare

WSIA's 2023 board members share lessons learned and what they love about working in E&S insurance.

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

WSIA marks record attendance for 2023 Annual Marketplace

Don't miss these tips for navigating the wholesale-insurance industry's preeminent event.

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

How 2023 fiscal trends impact surplus-lines insurance businesses

Surplus lines carriers innovate rating processes to capitalize on the potential influx of business from the admitted market.

Posted: Sep 15, 2023

VIDEO: Insurance for rowdy frat houses and more

This is how Florida State University Risk Management and Insurance Student Antonio White introduces wholesale insurance.

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Growing auto premiums move more Americans to forgo coverage

Auto insurers are spending more on claims and other costs than all the dollars that they collected in premiums in 2022, J.D. Power reports.

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Reducing exposure to forever chemicals

At-risk occupations include those in the auto, construction and cleaning industries, where workers may be unknowingly exposed to forever chemicals.

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Surplus lines brokers, carriers laser-focused on cyber risk

Insureds in need of cyber protection increasingly turn to the wholesale insurance marketplace.

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

E&S insurance: Well-positioned to battle climate change

The ability to respond to severe climate events with appropriate risk-based pricing ensures E&S carriers will continue to thrive.

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

A crash course in homeowners insurance

Where do you start when trying to figure out the proper homeowners policy for an insured? With the basics.

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Making a difference: September 15, 2023

Philanthropic insurance news from the RIMS.

Posted: Sep 14, 2023