Risk & Insurance

Insurers Face the Same Cyber Threats They Underwrite — and Gaps Remain

A joint report from the Insurance Information Institute and Fenix24 found that insurers, despite setting cybersecurity standards for policyholders, still have vulnerabilities in their own defenses. The post

Posted: Apr 16, 2026

Jeff Green Discusses Innovation, Challenges and Leading the Charge in Public Risk Management

Jeff Green, the risk manager for Larimer County, Colo. Recounts his years in the profession and why risk management ended up being such a good fit. The post

Posted: Apr 16, 2026

Psychological Safety on Jobsites Directly Reduces Incidents and Turnover, Analysis Shows

Poor communication contributes to nearly 70% of workplace incidents, underscoring the business case for fostering psychological safety in construction and other high-risk industries, Gallagher Bassett says. The post

Posted: Apr 15, 2026

Workplace Assaults Rose 5.3% Annually Over the Past Decade, With Health Care Bearing the Brunt

Nonfatal workplace assaults climbed steadily from 2011 through 2022, driven overwhelmingly by violence in health care and social assistance settings, according to NCCI. The post

Posted: Apr 15, 2026

Claim Volumes Fell Across Most Lines in 2025 as Wildfire Losses Hit Record Highs

A year-end analysis of ClaimSearch data by Verisk found that quieter weather drove broad declines in claims activity even as the Los Angeles wildfires became the costliest on record. The post

Posted: Apr 15, 2026

One Broker Shows What It Takes to Insure Hard-to-Place Risks

Jimmishea O’Lee likes to solve problems, so when a client needed help with its cryptocurrency business, she relished the challenge. The post

Posted: Apr 15, 2026

California Faces $36 Billion Price Tag to Build Durable Wildfire Catastrophe Fund, State Study Finds

A report by the California Earthquake Authority concludes that the state's current systems for managing wildfire risk are failing ratepayers, insurance policyholders, and disaster survivors. The post

Posted: Apr 14, 2026

Cyber Claims Frequency Rises but Severity Falls as Businesses Improve Defensive Posture

Despite a 3% increase in global cyber claims frequency, average losses in 2025 dropped 19% year over year as organizations became more effective at limiting breach damage, according to Coalition. The post

Posted: Apr 14, 2026

Perspective | My Father, the Jazz Legend Who Never Was: Why AI Prefers a Good Lie to the Truth

AI has no qualms generating blatant falsehoods. Perhaps we’re in need of some honesty and accountability. The post

Posted: Apr 14, 2026

Building Competitive Advantage Through Specialization, Talent, and Experience in Specialty Insurance

How carriers are differentiating themselves in an increasingly complex marketplace by leveraging expertise, financial stability, and dedicated talent. The post

Posted: Apr 13, 2026

How Can We Insure Against Political Volatility?

Companies face a growing array of unexpected risks triggered by volatile geopolitics — including war and its attendant supply chain shocks, tariffs, and cyberterrorism. The post

Posted: Apr 13, 2026

The Marie Pattern: Why Your Safest Employees Are Suddenly Getting Hurt

Invisible chronic conditions often cause workplace injuries, requiring proactive data-driven support systems. The post The Marie...

Posted: Apr 13, 2026

The Resilience Opportunity: Building on Strong Foundations

We've established resilience as important. Now we need to embed it more deeply into day-to-day operations and decision making. The post The R...

Posted: Apr 12, 2026

Jesse F. Gutierrez Promoted to Divisional President, Professional Liability at Great American Insura...

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Jesse F. Gutierrez Promoted to Divisi...

Posted: Apr 10, 2026

James Shankland Named Head of Ocean Cargo, U.S. at Markel

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Posted: Apr 10, 2026

Natalie Burns Named Head of Enterprise Sales & Distribution at The Hartford

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Natalie Burns Named Head of Enterprise Sales & Distribution at The...

Posted: Apr 10, 2026

Kevin Rampe Named Senior Vice President and Global Claims Officer at Chubb

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Posted: Apr 10, 2026

MGA Deals Surge as Scale and Specialization Drive Growth

Carriers and investors are seeking sophistication in specialization. The post MGA Deals Surge as Scale and Specialization Drive Growth app...

Posted: Apr 10, 2026

AI Adoption in Property Claims Remains Fragmented Despite Rapid Growth

Only 7% of property insurance carriers have achieved scalable AI success in claims operations, according to a Sedgwick report. The post

Posted: Apr 09, 2026

How the Care Gap Fuels Claims and Costs in Long-Term Care

Chronic workforce shortages in long-term care are doing more than straining patient services — they are reshaping the insurance landscape. The post

Posted: Apr 09, 2026

Protected: How AI Built for Insurance Is Helping Brokerages Work Smarter, Serve Clients Better and G...

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Posted: Apr 08, 2026

AI Training Surges Across Organizations, but Governance Frameworks Lag Behind

Gallagher survey found that while nearly two-thirds of businesses have delivered AI training to employees, more than two-fifths still lack formal AI risk management frameworks. The post

Posted: Apr 08, 2026

US Cyber Breach Costs Hit Record $10.2 Million as AI Accelerates Attack Timelines

Chubb's 2026 Cyber Claims Report finds that autonomous AI attacks, expanding privacy litigation, and supply chain interdependence are driving divergent trends in cyber claim frequency and severity. The post

Posted: Apr 08, 2026

Nick Abraham of Amwins Global Risks Talks to Risk & Insurance

Immersion in the topic of insurance is one of the reasons Nick Abraham thrives in the London environment. The post Nick Abraham of Amwins Gl...

Posted: Apr 08, 2026

AI and the Adjuster: Driving Efficiency Without Losing the Human Touch

AI enhances workers’ compensation by automating mundane tasks, allowing adjusters to focus human expertise on complex claims and outcomes. The post

Posted: Apr 08, 2026