Swiss Re and Zurich Navigate the Generative AI Wave in the Reinsurance Sector
As the reinsurance industry explores Generative AI, leaders weigh the technology’s potential for innovation against its risks.
March 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
U.S. Offers $10 Million Bounty for Information on BlackCat Ransomware Gang Leaders
Following a devastating attack on UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary, the U.S. government offers a hefty reward for leads on the BlackCat ransomware syndicate.
March 29, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Technology
Predictions Point to a Record-Breaking 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Forecasters warn of an unusually active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, urging early preparations as conditions favor above-average storm activity.
March 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Experts Unveil a Blueprint to Combat Smartphone-Induced Distracted Driving
A groundbreaking report by GHSA and CMT offers strategies to tackle distracted driving, revealing the effectiveness of hands-free laws and tech-driven safety programs.
March 29, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alabama
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Deciphering AI’s Role in Insurance Raises More Questions Than Answers
At the 2024 cyber symposium, experts express the need for clarity in underwriting AI-related risks, underscoring the insurance industry’s struggle with fast-paced technological advancements.
March 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
The Impact of COVID-19 on Workers’ Compensation: Insights from the National Academy of Social Insurance Report
The 26th annual report by the National Academy of Social Insurance offers a detailed look at workers’ compensation trends during the COVID-19 era, showcasing the system’s adaptability.
March 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Navigating the Stormy Seas of Marine Insurance Claims with Expertise and Empathy
Marine loss adjuster Paul Field reveals the challenges and nuances of handling insurance claims for pleasurecraft, emphasizing the human aspect and technical expertise required.
March 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Marine
Risk Management
Technology
Baltimore Bridge Collapse May Set Record for Marine Insurance Losses, Lloyd’s of London Chairs Warn
Lloyd’s of London anticipates the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse to potentially become the most significant marine insurance loss in history.
March 28, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Marine
Risk Management
Maryland
U.S. Property and Casualty Insurers Shift Focus to Predict and Prevent Strategy Amid Rising Underwriting Losses
Facing a $38 billion underwriting loss and increased natural catastrophe damages, insurers explore predictive and preventive measures for sustainability.
March 28, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Johnson & Johnson Settles Mississippi Talc Lawsuit for $75 Million
Johnson & Johnson reaches a $75 million settlement with Mississippi over its talc-based baby powder, ending a consumer protection lawsuit.
March 28, 2024
Life & Health
Litigation
Mississippi
TMPAA and The Institutes Unveil New Program Business Professional Designation
In a landmark collaboration, TMPAA and The Institutes announce the Program Business Professional (PBP) designation, enhancing program business education.
March 28, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Subaru Announces Recall of Over 118,000 Vehicles for Critical Airbag Deployment Issue
Subaru recalls select Outback and Legacy models due to a defect potentially preventing airbag deployment, ensuring passenger safety with a free sensor replacement.
March 27, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Ship Owner Utilizes 19th-Century Law to Mitigate Liability After Baltimore Bridge Collision
After a catastrophic accident involving a ship and a Baltimore bridge, the vessel’s owner looks to an old maritime law to potentially cap damages, reshaping the financial aftermath.
March 27, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Marine
Maryland
Man Acting As Adjuster Sentenced for Stealing Over $100K from Homeowners
A Canton man, acting as an insurance adjuster, was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing $108,000 from a couple after their home was destroyed by fire.
March 27, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Georgia
Florida Property Insurers Turn Profit in 2023, Bucking Years of Losses Amid Hurricane Challenges
After facing underwriting losses for years due to hurricane damages, Florida’s property insurers reported profits in 2023, signaling a potential market turnaround.
March 27, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
