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Q1 2026 Natural Catastrophe Losses Fall Well Below Average, Leaving Insurers in Strong Position

Global insured losses from natural disasters totaled $20 billion in the first quarter of 2026 — 26% below the 10-year average — according to Gallagher Re’s latest Natural Catastrophe and Climate Report.

Medical Malpractice Claim Severity Escalating as Social Inflation Drives Casualty Costs Higher

Air Ambulance Costs in Workers’ Comp Surged More Than 60% Over the Past Decade

Social Media Addiction’s Liability Potential

Workplace Assaults Rose 5.3% Annually Over the Past Decade, With Health Care Bearing the Brunt

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