Risk & Insurance

Hot Topics at In2Risk in New Orleans This November

The CPCU’s Society’s flagship event, In2Risk, held in New Orleans, will feature sessions about emerging topics, AI applications, and technical deep dives. The post

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Adding Compassion to Workers’ Compensation: A Combat Veteran’s Call for Change

In a conversation with National Comp Chair Michelle Kerr, this year's keynote speaker Noah Galloway shares insights on the critical role of mental health, and why compassion should be at the core of workers' compensation. The post

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

Why Musculoskeletal Recovery Is Getting More Complex, And What Claims Teams Can Do About It

As workplace injury rates fall, a new challenge is rising: complexity. The post Why Musculoskeletal Recovery...

Posted: Aug 19, 2025

The Benefits Disconnect: Why Half of Workers Say Financial Stress Hurts Their Productivity

New research by The Hartford reveals a growing gap between what employers think they're providing and what employees actually experience with workplace benefits. The post

Posted: Aug 19, 2025

The Rising Public Sector Cyber Threat

Public entities are facing escalating cyber threats with government organizations ranking among the top three industries targeted by cybercriminals. Cyber insurance is increasingly essential for protecting critical infrastructure and citizen data....

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

When the Backbone Breaks: Real-World Risks of Mainframe Bugs on the Insurance Industry

Staff training is crucial in defending insurance company mainframe vulnerabilities. The post When the Backbone Bre...

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

Michelle Worrall Appointed Global Director of Insurance Product at Resilience

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Michelle Worrall Appointed Global Director of Insurance Product at...

Posted: Aug 15, 2025

Markel Insurance Appoints Alison Sweeney and Ije Ejim to US Fine Art & Specie Team

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Markel Insurance Appoints Alison Sweeney and Ije Ejim to US Fine...

Posted: Aug 15, 2025

Insurtech Funding Hits $60 Billion Milestone as AI Deals Dominate Despite Quarterly Decline

Property and casualty insurtech funding plummets while life and health surges in mixed Q2 results, Gallagher Re reports. The post

Posted: Aug 15, 2025

Pete Sayer Joins Brown & Riding as Senior Vice President in National Property Practice

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Pete Sayer Joins Brown & Riding as Senior Vice Presiden...

Posted: Aug 15, 2025

Insurance Agencies Achieve Record Growth Despite Market Headwinds

Best Practices firms post 10.7% organic growth and maintain historically high profit margins, Big I/Reagan Consulting study finds. The post

Posted: Aug 14, 2025

Commercial Insurance Market Shows Continued Softening as Premium Growth Slows: CIAB

Large accounts see biggest moderation in Q2 2025, while umbrella coverage faces double-digit premium increases. The post

Posted: Aug 14, 2025

Cyber Insurance Market Set for Dramatic Growth as AI Fuels 202% Spike in Phishing Attacks

Buyer-favorable market conditions emerge amid capacity expansion and evolving threat landscape, Risk Placement Services reports. The post

Posted: Aug 14, 2025

Late Medical Interventions Drive Workers’ Comp Costs as Back, Shoulder Claims Show Wide Cost Variati...

New WCRI research reveals surgical claims are up to nine times more likely to become high-cost cases, with timing of intensive care emerging as critical factor. The post

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

Delaware Court Rules Corporate Parents Can’t Fund Subsidiaries’ Insurance Retentions

Delaware Supreme Court decision in 3M earplug case establishes that self-insured retentions must be paid by the named insured, not parent companies, potentially affecting how corporations structure litigation defense. The post

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

Ian Davis Appointed President of Vermont Captive Insurance Association

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Ian Davis Appointed President of Vermont Captive Insurance Association...

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

Claudia Carnevale Named Head of North America Programs at Munich Re Specialty – North America

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Claudia Carnevale Named Head of North America Program...

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

Chubb Promotes Haney and Black to Leadership Roles in Global and North American Surety

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Chubb Promotes Haney and Black to Leadership Roles in Glob...

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

Protected: Jersey Shore Jumble

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Posted: Aug 12, 2025

Surplus Lines Premiums Surge to $46.2 Billion in First Half of 2025

Premium growth of 13.2% at midyear 2025 reported by stamping offices reflects E&S industry's expanding role as alternative coverage solution, the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association reports. The post

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

Why PBMs Matter: 8 Questions for Paul King of MyMatrixx

Paul King, President of MyMatrixx by Evernorth, outlines how to integrate advanced tech and clinical precision to elevate PBMs in a complex regulatory landscape. The post

Posted: Aug 11, 2025

Claims Management Success Hinges on Human Capital Investment Amid Industry Talent Shortage

Industry data reveals that strategic employee development and retention programs are driving measurable improvements in claims outcomes, even as labor shortages challenge the sector. The post

Posted: Aug 11, 2025

Commercial Insurance Market Shows Mixed Signals in Q3 2025

Buyers face favorable conditions amid growing uncertainty and evolving risks, according to a report from Gallagher. The post Commercial Insur...

Posted: Aug 11, 2025

Workers’ Compensation Industry Faces Administrative Overload as Technology Transformation Lags

New research from Rising Medical Solutions reveals nearly half of claims professionals spend at least 30% of their time on administrative tasks, highlighting need for digital solutions. The post

Posted: Aug 11, 2025

Federal Lawsuit Damages Hit Record Highs as ‘Social Inflation’ Claims Gain Data Support

Lex Machina analysis of 73,000+ cases shows average damage awards in 2023-2024 reached unprecedented levels, with jury verdicts nearly doubling in value since 2022. The post

Posted: Aug 08, 2025