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High-cost health claims jumped 29% in the past year and 61% over four years, with cancer leading the surge and nearly 90% of self-funded employers hit by catastrophic expenses, Sun Life reports.
MākuSafe’s Glynn on how sensor technology captures environmental and motion data to help safety professionals address hazards before injuries occur.
Custom AI assistants deliver stronger broker relationships and continuous improvement through feedback loops, Capgemini found.
Managing General Agent (MGA) premiums grew by 14.5% to $89.9 billion in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth despite moderating pricing in certain insurance lines, according to AM Best.
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Deal values plummet to $1.73 billion as market consolidation cools amid economic uncertainty, S&P Global reports.
CLARA Analytics research reveals machine learning models can identify suspicious claims patterns weeks before traditional methods, potentially saving billions in fraudulent payouts.
Swiss Re’s Will Porter on emerging markets and how technology is a differentiator for international programs.
A slew of factors have been contributing to workplace injury costs and long recovery times for employees since the pandemic, according to Travelers’ 2025 Injury Impact Report.
Gallagher survey finds 65% of business owners worry more about business than personal matters as they navigate unprecedented challenges.
A five-year partnership between Nationwide Insurance and KINETIC Technology is helping reduce workplace injuries through wearable sensors, with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective serving as a successful implementation case study that demonstrates how smart technology can improve worker safety in physically demanding environments.
Analysis highlights P&C insurers’ capital strength, reinsurance market dynamics, and ongoing impact of Florida’s legislative reforms following costly 2024 hurricane season.
Kristine Kennedy of Healthesystems discusses how digital tools and empathy are reshaping workers’ comp, from improving communication with injured workers to leveraging AI for better outcomes.
AM Best warns that favorable investment environment may discourage necessary rate actions as tort reform changes and social inflation drive claims severity.