Regulators are intensifying efforts to mitigate silica dust exposure, leading to significant fines and actions to prevent lung injuries in industries like stone fabrication and countertop manufacturing.

Hawkins Inc. of Iowa will pay $51,158 in penalties and provide emergency response equipment after the EPA found violations of hazardous waste management regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

A 30-hour iPipeline outage over Labor Day weekend disrupted new business operations for Life & Annuity carriers, underscoring the evolving risks in third-party technology reliance.

Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Gulf Coast, bringing dangerous storm surge, heavy rain, and potential flooding to parts of Louisiana and Texas by midweek.

A group of farmers in Colorado and Kansas tampered with rain gauges to falsely report drought conditions, leading to a multimillion-dollar crop insurance fraud. Their actions resulted in both criminal penalties and civil settlements.

Social inflation is driving commercial casualty losses up by 11% over five years. Explore three key strategies—data utilization, early case assessment, and advanced technology—to manage this growing challenge.

The Department of Justice filed its first False Claims Act lawsuit under the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, targeting contractors accused of noncompliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

The surge in severe weather events highlights the urgent need for modern insurance strategies, as homeowners face heightened risks and coverage gaps. Tailored disaster insurance solutions can help protect against growing financial vulnerability.

Aon’s 2024 survey reveals that most business leaders are struggling to adapt to key megatrends, including trade, technology, climate, and workforce changes, to better manage risk.

While the buddy system is often praised for improving worker safety in high-risk environments, experts warn of potential downsides, including inconsistent practices, cost concerns, and reduced management oversight.

American Transit Insurance Co., a key insurer for NYC taxis and rideshare vehicles, faces insolvency, risking disruption for tens of thousands of drivers as regulators consider intervention.

General contractors in Florida face growing legal hurdles in apportioning fault to subcontractors due to the nondelegable duty of supervision, with courts increasingly placing full liability on the contractor.

The catastrophe bond market has reached unprecedented levels, recording $12.2 billion in new transactions and pushing total capital to $45.6 billion, driven by growing risk transfer needs.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping insurance by enhancing risk assessment, improving customer experience, and streamlining operations. However, ethical challenges, regulatory hurdles, and high costs remain obstacles.

Skyline Partners’ FatTrack trigger mechanism led to a swift payout under a parametric insurance policy for Jamaican farmers after Hurricane Beryl, highlighting its efficiency in handling weather-based claims.