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Cyber Insurance Market Poised for Exponential Growth

CyberCube report predicts that over the next decade cyber will become a peak peril, driving growth of cyber insurance premiums, as well as demand for capital.

Catastrophe Bond Market Exceeds Records, Reaches $45.6B in Capital

CAT bond market sets records with $12.2 billion in new transactions and $45.6 billion in outstanding capital, according to Aon’s ILS Annual Report.

U.S. Product Recall Events Drop, but Defective Units Surge in Q2 2024

U.S. recall events decreased in Q2 2024, but defective units surged, presenting regulatory challenges across major industries, according to Sedgwick’s U.S. Recall Index.

E&S Property Insurance Market Sees Unexpected Market Softening in H1 2024

The excess and surplus lines property insurance market defies 2023 predictions, with rate decreases gaining momentum, according to Risk Placement Services.

Predict & Prevent® Podcast Episode 13: HSB’s Journey from Boiler Inspections to IoT Solutions

HSB’s Riggs shares insights into the company’s approach to technology-enabled risk prevention and protection.

Cyber Threats Pose Growing Risk to Financial Services

The financial services industry faces heightened cyber threats, with ransomware attacks and zero-day vulnerabilities posing significant risks.

Rising Star Tori Roberts Discusses the Challenges and Rewards of Brokering in the Education Space

We asked the Gallagher client executive about the challenges currently facing her education-sector clients — and the brokering philosophy she uses to help overcome them.

Research Predicts Increasing Frequency, Severity of Hurricane Rainfall

New report from DeepSky Research forecasts a 300% surge in extreme hurricane rainfall frequency and a 33% increase in severity, raising concerns.

Risk of Civil Unrest Requires Advanced Planning, Preparation

Zurich North America outlines the steps businesses and institutions can take to mitigate the risks associated with civil unrest and protests.

Chris Nolan Promoted to Head of Surety at Zurich North America

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Aaron Ware Joins Carisk Partners as New Chief Financial Officer

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Co-Presidents of RT Specialty at Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. Announced

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Commercial Insurance Market Softens in Q2 2024, CIAB Quarterly Survey Finds

The commercial insurance market softens as premium increases slow and technology transforms underwriting and risk assessment processes.

Environmental Insurance Market Remains Competitive Despite Challenges

The environmental insurance market remains stable despite increased underwriting scrutiny and emerging contaminant threats like PFAS and ethylene oxide, Lockton reports.

Nick Nudo Joins Aon as Senior Managing Director of Reinsurance

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Zurich North America Announces Promotions Within U.S. Middle Market Business Unit

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Lyndsey Christofer Appointed as Executive Vice President at Chubb

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U.S. Employer Health Care Costs Projected to Rise 9% in 2025

Aon projects employer-sponsored health care costs will surpass $16,000 per employee in 2025, driven by medical claims and specialty drugs.