After a truck crash in Mississippi released rhesus macaques from Tulane’s research program, conflicting reports and a lack of transparency raise public health and ethical concerns.

A jury in Orangeburg County, South Carolina awarded $18 million to former college football player Robert Geathers and his wife Debra after finding that the NCAA was negligent in failing to warn him of the long-term effects of repeated head trauma.

As catastrophic medical claims rise, brokers must match stop-loss with aggressive claim management to protect self-funded plans.

A new Pie Insurance survey reveals stark differences in how employers and employees view safety risks, training, and communication—raising concerns for claims professionals.

Mold-related health complaints tied to disability claims are putting landlords and insurers under legal scrutiny, with courts evaluating accommodation requests, tenant medical evidence, and habitability concerns.

To remain competitive, life insurers must rethink value, distribution, and product design to engage under-40s who seek flexible, living benefits and digital-first solutions.

A pair of studies warn that wildfire smoke could cause over 71,000 U.S. deaths annually by 2050 and cost the economy $608 billion a year if emissions remain high.

New WCRI research finds that fear, poor coping, and low mood are common among injured workers and lead to delayed recovery and higher costs in comp knee and shoulder claims.

The FTC is examining how AI chatbots may impact children, seeking answers from tech giants on safety measures, content monitoring, and potential risks to minors.

A Birmingham-based insurance agent admitted to fraud involving annuity applications for senior clients and will pay over $107K in restitution while surrendering his license.

Vertical AI agents are revolutionizing complex insurance workflows like LTC adjudication and auto claims by using orchestrator-worker patterns, knowledge graphs, and real-time data.

Cancer misdiagnosis leads the way as office-based diagnostic errors drive high indemnity payouts, highlighting systemic flaws in evaluation, testing, and follow-up processes.

A former Connecticut insurance agent allegedly defrauded nine victims across multiple states through fake policies, forged documents, and impersonated professionals.

A new study on golden retrievers reveals how wildfire smoke impacts pet and human health, with implications for insurance costs, coverage, and long-term risk management.

Florida officials are warning consumers after more than 20 people, including children, fell ill from drinking raw milk linked to a single farm in the state.