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Global Insured Catastrophe Losses Hit $100 Billion in First Half of 2025

A high percentage of U.S. catastrophe losses resulted in a 38% global insurance protection gap, lowest 1H gap on record: Aon.

Reducing Workers’ Comp Costs Through Care-First Strategies

Global Insurance Growth Set to Slow to 2% in 2025 as US Tariffs Reshape Market Dynamics

Insurance Fraud Reaches Billions as Traditional Detection Methods Miss Majority of Clues

Medical Stop Loss Claims Trends: Million-Dollar Cases Double as Cancer Remains Dominant

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If the principle of doing the right thing is ingrained into your company culture, acting on it will be automatic when the time comes.

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While avoiding the risk of community spread by having classes exclusively online is not feasible for many colleges, the risk of spreading the virus can be reduced by banning all mass gatherings, including college football practices, on campus.

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