Risk & Insurance

Pennsylvania Court Affirms Workers’ Comp Eligibility for Nurse Terminated Over Vaccine Refusal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania held that a nurse fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccination is still entitled to workers' compensation benefits for a prior injury, clarifying the intersection of workplace vaccine mandates and post-injury te...

Posted: Aug 04, 2025

Empty Shelves, Broken Hearts

In this fictional scenario, a fast-growing beverage company’s dream acquisition turns into a nightmare when a cyber attack cripples its operations and exposes the devastating consequences of an untested business continuity plan. The post

Posted: Aug 03, 2025

Glen Browne Appointed Global Head of Accident and Health at AIG

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Glen Browne Appointed Global Head of Accident and Health at AIG appeared firs...

Posted: Aug 01, 2025

Jill Beggs Promoted to Executive Vice President and CEO of Reinsurance at Everest

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Jill Beggs Promoted to Executive Vice President and CEO of Rein...

Posted: Aug 01, 2025

Sylvain Bouteillé Appointed Chief Underwriting Officer for Specialty, Americas at AXA XL

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Sylvain Bouteillé Appointed Chief Underwriting Officer fo...

Posted: Aug 01, 2025

Lockton Appoints Kelly Thoerig as its D&O and EPL Product Leader

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Lockton Appoints Kelly Thoerig as its D&O and EPL Product Leader appeare...

Posted: Aug 01, 2025

Insurance Agency M&A Market Settles Into New Normal as Consolidation Accelerates

Deal volume stabilizes around 750-800 transactions annually while private equity maintains dominance and buyer pool shrinks significantly, Optis Partners reports. The post

Posted: Aug 01, 2025

Hydrogen Economy Boom Creates $3 Billion Insurance Market Opportunity

Rising demand and unique risks drive need for specialized coverage as hydrogen projects multiply sevenfold, Allianz Commercial reports. The post

Posted: Aug 01, 2025

Assessing Future Medical Costs in Catastrophic Injuries

Economist Dr. Dubravka Tosic details the key litigation insights on the costs of life care plans. The post Assessing Future Medical Costs in Ca...

Posted: Aug 01, 2025

Brilliance in Focus: Agriculture Power Broker Joe Kirksey

Gallagher's Joe Kirksey discusses the most pressing risks agricultural clients are facing, technological advances and mentorship in the insurance space. The post

Posted: Aug 01, 2025

Wide-Ranging Risks

The miscellaneous professional liability market is comprised of hundreds of different professions. Westfield Specialty makes a point of being an insurance solution for the professions with unique and specialized risk. The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

Tort Reform Gains Ground as Nuclear Verdicts Reshape Liability Landscape

Sedgwick analysis finds stark contrasts between states implementing comprehensive legal reforms and those facing escalating litigation costs. The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2025

Business Stressors Move the Workers’ Compensation Needle

Given greater amounts of uncertainty, business leaders are taking a closer look at insurance policies and taking on more risk. The post Busines...

Posted: Jul 30, 2025

From Trauma to Recovery: Identifying Psychological Trauma in a Workers’ Compensation Case

Structured mental health assessments help validate psychological trauma, prevent malingering, and support more accurate claims, enabling employers, adjusters, and clinicians to improve outcomes and reduce costs. The post

Posted: Jul 30, 2025

Global Benefits Leaders Pivot to Cost Control as Economic Uncertainty Looms

Aon survey reveals 70% of multinationals now prioritize cost management above all other strategic objectives, marking a dramatic shift from 2024. The post

Posted: Jul 30, 2025

Q2 Commercial Insurance Rates Reverse Seven-Year Climb as Global Competition Intensifies

Fourth consecutive quarterly decline signals major market shift, with U.S. casualty rates bucking the trend, Marsh reports. The post

Posted: Jul 29, 2025

Building Towers and Character

BHSI’s Ben Wyatt leads a marine insurance underwriting team that values collaboration and gains knowledge through a respectful challenging of individual assumptions. The post

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

Cyber Reinsurance Market Sees Capacity Surge, Even As U.S. Premium Volume Declines

New entrants add $250 million in additional capacity while direct premiums drop to $7.1 billion amid softening conditions, Lockton Re reports. The post

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

Zurich North America Names Adam Hamm as Chief Compliance Officer

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Zurich North America Names Adam Hamm as Chief Compliance Officer appeared fi...

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

Chris Spiridis Named Global Enterprise Construction Project Leader at Aon

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Chris Spiridis Named Global Enterprise Construction Project Leader at A...

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

McGill and Partners Announce Two Appointments in Bermuda Leadership

The latest people news in the industry today. The post McGill and Partners Announce Two Appointments in Bermuda Leadership appea...

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

Wendy Von Wald of Travelers Discusses the Cunningham v. Cornell Decision

Insurers should take note of a recent SCOTUS decision affecting employer management of retirement plans. The post Wendy Von Wald...

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

Brilliance in Focus: Fine Arts Power Broker Mary Pontillo

From an art teacher to a fine arts broker, snippets of the career journey of Mary Pontillo. The post Brilliance in Focus: Fine Arts Power Broke...

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

Construction Market Faces Widening Gap Between Primary and Excess Casualty Pricing

Excess underwriters demand double-digit rate hikes for construction casualty while primary coverage remains stable, according to Amwins. The post

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

Predict & Prevent® Podcast Episode 20: Policymaker Perspectives: Balancing Innovation and Protection

In a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by climate challenges and technological disruption, finding the right balance between fostering innovation and protecting consumers has never been more critical, says Scott White. The post

Posted: Jul 23, 2025