Technology, media, and telecom companies face both opportunities and challenges as they navigate innovations in AI, 5G, and cybersecurity, while grappling with regulatory and geopolitical risks, a WTW survey finds.

A recent study highlights how removing federal subsidies from climate-vulnerable areas can reduce development, increase flood resilience, and generate savings, while emphasizing the challenges of balancing housing demand with disaster risk.

A powerful tornado, part of Hurricane Milton’s aftermath, caused significant damage in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, including launching an industrial dumpster onto a home’s roof.

A 2024 federal appeals court ruling clarifies that employers can be held liable for harassment originating from personal social media posts that affect the workplace, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines.

Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize the insurance industry by streamlining operations, enhancing customer service, and improving risk management. However, insurers must address ethical, regulatory, and data challenges to fully unlock its benefits.

After Hurricane Milton weakened before landfall, investors in catastrophe bonds are facing losses well below earlier estimates, with single-digit hits predicted instead of the feared 15%.

Hurricane Milton brought intense winds, widespread destruction, and left millions without power in Florida. While storm surge impacts were less severe than anticipated, damage to homes, power lines, and infrastructure is widespread.

Despite recent hurricane challenges, Florida’s property insurance market is showing resilience, with reforms leading to rate reductions, new insurer entries, and declining reinsurance costs in 2024.

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused catastrophic flooding and destruction from Florida’s coast to the Southern Appalachians. Research shows climate change intensified its rainfall, winds, and flooding risks.

Perrier, a leading luxury water brand, faces a contamination crisis after fecal matter and banned pesticides were found in its wells. With production halted and millions of bottles destroyed, Nestlé’s management of the iconic brand is under scrutiny.

A cyberattack on American Water, the largest U.S. regulated water utility, has paused billing services and renewed concerns over the security of critical infrastructure.

As heatwaves and air pollution intensify, employers must adopt protective measures to ensure the health and safety of outdoor workers, reducing accidents and costly business interruptions.

The California Supreme Court ruled that public employers are not subject to civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and are exempt from certain wage and break laws unless explicitly stated.

Improved underwriting results for personal lines in the first half of 2024 have reduced the performance gap with commercial lines, driven by premium growth in personal auto and homeowners insurance.

As climate change fuels stronger storms, the Saffir-Simpson scale’s wind-only focus is outdated. A refined system accounting for flooding, storm surge, and storm duration could improve safety and insurance coverage.