A major Pew-backed study finds global plastic pollution could nearly triple by 2040 unless sweeping system-wide reforms are implemented across industries.

Agentic AI takes automation beyond chatbots, streamlining insurance processes and raising new regulatory and operational questions for claims professionals.

New exclusions targeting AI use, state-sponsored cyberattacks and catastrophic digital events will reshape cyber coverage in 2026. Risk managers and adjusters must prepare for narrower definitions and stricter conditions.

New research links a warming Atlantic to more extreme hurricane activity, with Florida, New York, and the Carolinas facing sharp increases in storm-driven insurance claims.

AI tools are transforming diagnostic accuracy but may also embed systemic biases, raising exposure to malpractice and civil rights litigation. Claims professionals must monitor this evolving risk vector.

Resilience experts warn that AI-powered threats, ransomware evolution, and rising litigation will challenge insurers and claims professionals in unprecedented ways.

As healthcare costs rise, more employers are adopting stop loss coverage to manage catastrophic medical claims. AI-driven underwriting and flexible policy structures are shaping the future of the market.

A federal judge halted New York’s attempt to fill a regulatory gap caused by a deadlocked NLRB, raising broader legal questions for employers navigating state-federal labor oversight.

With $6B to $7B in losses from Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s parametric policy paid out fully, raising fresh debate over trigger thresholds and basis risk.

A sharp increase in units affected by product recalls signals a shift in risk exposure, with implications for insurers, claims handlers, and supply chain managers navigating evolving regulatory demands.

Rising repair costs, claims inflation, and mobility trends are straining auto insurers and reshaping claims operations. Adjusters must adapt to new tools, regulations, and customer expectations.

Three leading insurers—AIG, Great American, and WR Berkley—are pursuing regulatory approval to limit their liability for claims tied to artificial intelligence technologies, a move that could reshape the risk landscape for businesses deploying AI systems.

Insurers are racing to adopt AI as customer churn rises and expectations soar. Manual claims processes are no longer enough.

NERC’s latest report highlights severe winter reliability threats in several U.S. regions due to surging electricity demand, limited fuel availability, and slow infrastructure upgrades.

NTSB blames wiring flaw and outdated bridge protections for the catastrophic March 2024 collapse that killed six. Report flags national infrastructure risks.