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CEOs With Disaster Experience Linked to 24% Fewer Workplace Injuries

New research finds companies led by CEOs exposed to severe childhood disasters report 24% fewer worker injuries, highlighting the impact of leadership traits on safety outcomes.
February 19 Insurance Industry Liability Risk Management Underwriting Workers' Compensation

Federal Judge Dismisses ‘Boneless Wings’ Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Against Buffalo Wild Wings

An Illinois federal judge ruled that reasonable consumers are not misled by the term ‘boneless wings,’ tossing a proposed class action but allowing the plaintiff time to amend the complaint.
February 19 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Illinois

Bayer Plans $10.5B Settlement to Resolve Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

The proposed deal would address current and future glyphosate cancer claims, with Missouri state court proceedings at the center of the class-action effort.
February 17 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Risk Management Missouri

Public Safety Power Shutoffs Expand Beyond California Amid Growing Wildfire Risk

Utilities across the West are increasingly cutting power during high-risk weather, reshaping wildfire prevention strategies and claims exposure for insurers.
February 9 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Property California Colorado Nevada New Mexico Texas

Excess Carrier Owes $13.8M Despite Contractor Settlement, Court Rules

The Seventh Circuit says partial causation by a contractor is enough to trigger excess coverage, even after a full settlement and release.
January 26 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Property Risk Management Georgia Illinois Indiana Wisconsin

Hot Sauce Maker Sues Manufacturer Over Exploding Bottles and Insurance Dispute

A hot sauce brand alleges manufacturing defects caused retailer pullbacks, customer complaints, and more than $500,000 in losses, raising questions about indemnity and insurance coverage.
January 23 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Risk Management Iowa

Cyber Remains Top Global Risk for 2026 as AI and Geopolitics Drive Loss Exposure

Allianz’s 2026 Risk Barometer shows cyber incidents, AI liability, and business interruption reshaping claims exposure across industries worldwide.
January 23 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Property

Liability Claims Surge as Non-Economic Inflation Drives Nuclear Verdicts, Swiss Re Warns

Litigation funding, shifting jury attitudes, and expanding mass torts are driving liability claim severity and reserve pressure across U.S. and global markets.
January 12 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Risk Management

Why Casualty Claims Are Harder to Settle in 2026 Despite Market Stabilization

Rates may be leveling off, but jury behavior, litigation funding, and documentation demands continue to drive claim severity and settlement complexity heading into 2026.
January 12 Auto Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Property California Illinois New York Texas

Disney World Modifies Indiana Jones Stunt Show After Worker Injured by Runaway Prop

A Disney World stunt show performer is recovering after intervening to stop a 400-pound boulder from reaching the crowd. The show has been altered pending a safety review.
January 5 Insurance Industry Liability Risk Management Weird Workers' Compensation Florida

P/C Industry Nets $34.9B Underwriting Gain as Cat Losses Ease in 2025

AM Best reports a sharp recovery in P/C insurer profitability for 2025, helped by lower catastrophe losses and improved reserve development.
December 29, 2025 Auto Catastrophe Insurance Industry Liability Property

Cyber, Casualty, and Climate Shape 2026 Reinsurance Dynamics

Reinsurance capacity surged in 2025 amid historic low catastrophe losses, driving down rates and changing the risk-sharing landscape. Adjusters can expect shifts in how insurers deploy capital, respond to claims, and design coverages—especially in casualty, cyber, and catastrophe-exposed regions.
December 29, 2025 Catastrophe Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability

Top Holiday Risks Driving Property and Auto Insurance Claims

Frozen pipes, kitchen fires, icy walkways, and parking lot crashes make winter the busiest season for property and auto insurance claims. Here’s how adjusters can prepare.
December 22, 2025 Auto Catastrophe Fraud Insurance Industry Liability Alaska Maine Minnesota

Minnesota Jury Awards $65.5M in Johnson & Johnson Talc-Asbestos Cancer Case

A Minnesota woman was awarded $65.5 million after a jury linked her mesothelioma to long-term use of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder. The company plans to appeal.
December 22, 2025 Insurance Industry Liability Life & Health Litigation Risk Management California Minnesota

Ford Recalls 272,000+ Vehicles for Rollaway Risk Tied to Faulty Park Module

Faulty park module in F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and Maverick hybrids poses serious rollaway danger. Software fix planned despite hardware flaw.
December 22, 2025 Auto Liability Litigation Risk Management Subrogation
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