January 1 Renewals Mark a Turnaround in Reinsurance Market Stability
The January 1 reinsurance renewal period exhibits stability and predictability, reflecting significant improvements in the property reinsurance sector.
January 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Revolutionizing Auto Insurance in the Era of New Vehicle Valuation Trends
Exploring the shift in vehicle valuation methods in auto insurance, highlighting the rise of SUVs and the impact of consumer preferences on risk management.
January 3, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
The Evolving Dynamics of Pharmacy Use in Workers’ Compensation
Exploring the top five pharmacy trends in workers’ compensation for 2024, focusing on physician dispensing, mental health, opioids, long COVID, and inflation.
January 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Navigating the New Frontier in Cannabis Insurance and Legal Landscape
As cannabis markets grow, insurers and legal professionals explore challenges and opportunities in a dynamically evolving industry.
January 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Allianz Report: Rising Liability Risks for Directors and Officers in 2024
Allianz Commercial’s latest report highlights heightened liability risks for board members and executives in 2024, including economic, geopolitical, technological, and ESG challenges.
January 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Aon’s Survey Reveals Increasing Business Volatility and Emerging Global Risks
Aon’s ninth edition of its Global Risk Management Survey highlights a more volatile and uncertain business landscape, with cybersecurity and economic challenges at the forefront.
December 29, 2023
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
BlendJet Recalls Millions of Portable Blenders Due to Safety Hazards
BlendJet issues a recall for 4.8 million portable blenders after reports of lacerations, burn injuries, and fire hazards, urging consumers to seek replacements.
December 29, 2023
Liability
Risk Management
Chesapeake Energy and Contractors Faulted in Fatal 2020 Texas Oil Well Fire
A federal safety board investigation finds Chesapeake Energy and its contractors failed to implement crucial well control measures in a 2020 Texas oil well fire that resulted in three fatalities.
December 29, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Oklahoma
Texas
Oregon Regulator to Probe PacifiCorp’s Liability Limit Request After Wildfires
Oregon’s utility regulator initiates an investigation into PacifiCorp’s request to limit future wildfire-related lawsuit liabilities, delaying the decision by up to nine months.
December 28, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
California
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Unveiling New Insights into Workers’ Compensation Patient Care
A new white paper analysis questions traditional assumptions about workers’ compensation patients, highlighting the need for a revolution in treatment approaches.
December 28, 2023
Education & Training
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Shifting Priorities for Affluent North Americans Post-Pandemic
Affluent Americans and Canadians are increasingly investing in entertainment, travel, and education, facing new risks as their spending habits evolve, reveals Chubb’s report.
December 27, 2023
Catastrophe
Liability
Property
Risk Management
How Wearable Technology is Reshaping Worker Safety and Compensation Claims
Wearable technology in the workplace offers significant potential to improve employee health and safety, potentially leading to reduced workers’ compensation claims.
December 27, 2023
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Understanding the Hidden Risks in Climate Change Modeling for Insurers
Insurance industry’s current climate change models may underestimate physical risks, highlighting the need for comprehensive scenario analysis and adjustment for tail risks.
December 26, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Insurance Industry’s Resilience Attracts Young Professionals Despite Layoffs
Despite recent layoffs, the insurance and risk management industry continues to attract young professionals, driven by the promise of multifaceted careers and evolving market dynamics.
December 26, 2023
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Underwriting
Rite-Aid’s Facial Recognition Misstep Teaches Valuable Lessons to Insurance Sector
Rite-Aid’s recent facial recognition debacle highlights key lessons for insurance companies in balancing innovation with practical implementation and legal compliance.
December 26, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Michigan
Virginia
Washington
