Chinese Hackers Target Eight U.S. Telecom Firms in Espionage Campaign
A Chinese espionage group has infiltrated eight U.S. telecom companies, sparking federal investigations and raising cybersecurity concerns across critical infrastructure.
December 5, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Florida Matches Record Hurricane Landfalls in 2024, Reports Howden Re
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, marked by record Florida landfalls and extreme storm activity, ranks among the most impactful in recent history, Howden Re reports.
December 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
North Carolina
Tennessee
Emerging Trends in Workers’ Compensation Insurance for 2025
In 2025, workers' compensation insurance will see advancements in AI, wearable tech, and remote work policies, alongside a focus on personalized claims management and safety programs.
December 4, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Artificial Intelligence in Insurance: Navigating Regulation and Ethical Oversight
As insurers increasingly adopt artificial intelligence, global regulators are stepping up oversight, emphasizing ethics, compliance, and transparency to mitigate risks and ensure responsible innovation.
December 4, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
AI Brings Speed, Precision, and Control to Insurance Operations
Artificial intelligence is transforming the insurance industry by automating processes, enhancing fraud detection, personalizing policies, and streamlining customer service.
December 4, 2024
Fraud
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
Insurance Customers Embrace Digital Claims, Driving Satisfaction Gains
Insurance customers are increasingly satisfied with digital claims processes, thanks to mobile app improvements like collision reporting, image uploads, and seamless navigation tools.
December 4, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Annual Claim Department Review: 13 Areas to Strengthen Operations
An annual operational review of claims departments is essential to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional customer service in an evolving insurance industry.
December 3, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Commercial Insurance Market Holds Steady Amid Pricing, Underwriting Gains
Strong underwriting and moderate pricing gains sustain profitability in U.S. commercial insurance, despite pressures from casualty claims, social inflation, and evolving liabilities.
December 3, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Insurance Faces Data Challenges in Climate Risk Planning
Fragmented data sources and limited integration are stalling the insurance industry's ability to address climate risks, experts emphasize at the Global Insurance Forum.
December 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
The Changing Role of Source Code Escrows in Cloud-Driven Insurance IT
As cloud computing reshapes IT operations, the traditional value of source code escrows is diminishing, prompting insurance CIOs to rethink business continuity and vendor risk strategies.
December 2, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
AI Tool Creates Accurate Satellite Images Predicting Floods
MIT researchers combine generative AI and physics models to create realistic satellite images of future floods, enhancing readiness and emergency planning.
December 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Texas
Bridging the Gap Between AI and Human Touch in Customer Experience
Businesses must strike a balance between innovative AI tools and human intuition to meet evolving customer expectations and deliver exceptional experiences.
December 2, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Technology
Ransomware Attack Forces Starbucks to Manually Track Employee Hours
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a software provider for scheduling and supply chain management, disrupted Starbucks' systems, forcing manual payroll and scheduling for workers in North America.
November 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Arizona
New York High Court Enforces Uber’s Arbitration Clause Despite Preexisting Injury Lawsuit
New York's highest court has upheld Uber's arbitration requirement in a case involving a preexisting injury lawsuit, ruling the company's clickwrap agreement is a valid contract.
November 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California
Connecticut
Illinois
Massachusetts
New York
New York Penalizes GEICO and Travelers Over Auto Insurance Cybersecurity Breaches
New York imposes $11.3M in fines on GEICO and Travelers after data breaches exposed personal information of over 120,000 customers, citing insufficient cybersecurity controls.
November 26, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
New York
