Risk & Insurance

Brilliance in Focus: 2025 Power Broker Lauren Carroll-Allan

Extended interviews with our 2025 Power Brokers are the subject or our Brilliance in Focus series. The post Brilliance in Focus: 2025 Power B...

Posted: Jan 12, 2026

Tennessee Supreme Court Clarifies Workers’ Comp Standard for Pre-Existing Conditions

Ruling establishes that work accidents triggering symptoms in previously asymptomatic conditions are compensable. The post

Posted: Jan 12, 2026

Catastrophe Bond Market Shatters Records in 2025

New issuance reaches $25.6 billion as insurers increasingly tap capital markets for reinsurance needs, Artemis reports. The post Catastrophe Bond Marke...

Posted: Jan 12, 2026

The Direct PT Paradox: Better Outcomes, Lower Adoption

If direct physical therapy improves return to work and lowers claim costs … why isn’t workers' comp using it more often? The post The Direct PT Par...

Posted: Jan 11, 2026

Liability Claims Crisis: Non-Economic Inflation Reshapes Insurance Markets

Litigation funding, evolving legal systems and shifting public attitudes are driving liability claims to record levels, according to Swiss Re Institute. The post

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Dana Hartz Named Associate Vice President of Finance at United Educators

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Dana Hartz Named Associate Vice President of Finance at United Educators...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Matthew Stitham Promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer, Casualty in the Americas at AXA XL

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Matthew Stitham Promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer,...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Brett Gillmon Named U.S. Property Practice Leader at Lockton

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Brett Gillmon Named U.S. Property Practice Leader at Lockton appeared first on

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

Adam Favale Named Executive Vice President and Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at NFP

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Adam Favale Named Executive Vice President and Head of Mer...

Posted: Jan 09, 2026

A Practical Counterweight to Social Inflation and Legal System Abuse

The negotiating table is a key platform in the ability of insurers to manage runaway legal settlement costs. Much more can be done to strengthen the hand of the defense. The post

Posted: Jan 08, 2026

Focus on Charity: 5 Questions for Crum & Forster CEO Marc Adee

Compared to new entrants from previous decades, today's younger workers are much more focused on charitable giving. The post Focus on Charit...

Posted: Jan 08, 2026

P&C Market Enters Correction Phase With Significant Rate Relief and Emerging Challenges

Property rates soften amid competitive capacity while social inflation and emerging risks pressure casualty lines, creating a bifurcated market in 2026: USI. The post

Posted: Jan 08, 2026

Erin Rotz Named President of Berkley Fire & Marine at W.R. Berkley Corporation

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Erin Rotz Named President of Berkley Fire & Marine at W.R. Berkl...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

FM Appoints Johnell Holly and James O’Brien as Executive Vice Presidents

The latest people news in the industry today. The post FM Appoints Johnell Holly and James O’Brien as Executive Vice Presi...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Eric Andersen Named President and CEO-Elect at American International Group

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Eric Andersen Named President and CEO-Elect at American International...

Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Claims Veteran Peter Macdonald Talks to Risk & Insurance

The way claims executives manage their teams has evolved significantly over the years. The post Claims Veteran Peter Macdonald Talks to Risk &#03...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Generative AI Reshapes Workers’ Compensation as Insurers Race to Transform Operations

Workers' comp carriers face mounting pressures as technology adoption accelerates, according to Guidewire/PwC report. The post

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

Survey Reveals Workers’ Comp Industry Faces Rising Complexity, Shifting Technology Priorities

New survey data from 507 industry professionals highlights the challenges of managing claims complexities when visibility into injured workers' medical information and cost drivers is limited – and where solutions might be found. The post...

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

NC Supreme Court Narrows ‘Joint Employment’ Doctrine in Workers’ Comp Case

Ruling places sole liability on sheriff's department for deputy injured while directing traffic for highway contractor. The post

Posted: Jan 05, 2026

Brilliance in Focus: 2025 M&A Power Broker William Coleman

Risk & Insurance spotlights M&A Power Broker William Coleman on diligence, risk transfer, collaboration, and evolving deal complexity. The post

Posted: Jan 05, 2026

Brilliance in Focus: 2025 M&A Power Broker Lindsay Coe

M&A Power Broker Lindsay Coe highlights key transaction coverages, active deal sectors, and tailored, consultative brokerage expertise. The post

Posted: Jan 05, 2026

The Defense Intelligence Gap: Why Litigation Portfolio Values Are Accelerating in an AI Era

Insurers’ litigation costs rise as plaintiff AI coordination outpaces fragmented defense intelligence and negotiation consistency. The post The Defense Intelligence Gap: Why Litigation Portf...

Posted: Jan 05, 2026

Reinsurance Market Cooling as Expanded Capacity Drives Down Prices

Reinsurance buyers achieve double-digit rate reductions at year-end renewals, as reinsurers grow capital following strong returns: Guy Carpenter. The post

Posted: Jan 05, 2026

11 Questions for CorVel’s Karen Thomas

As physician shortages reshape workers’ comp care, CorVel's Karen Thomas explains how nurse practitioners and physician assistants are improving access while maintaining quality, outcomes, and cost control. The post

Posted: Jan 05, 2026

Manny Padilla Named RIMS President for 2026 Term

New RIMS leadership sets vision for risk professionals to drive corporate innovation. The post Manny Padilla Named RIMS President for 2026 Term app...

Posted: Jan 05, 2026