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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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Workers’ Comp Docket

Key workers’ comp legal developments from around the country.

Study Identifies Workers at Highest Risks for Obesity

Study findings could help employers target wellness efforts.

SeaWorld Loses Appeal in Trainer’s Death

SeaWorld found in violation of OSH Act following a trainer’s death by killer whale.

WTC Program Administrator Denies Coverage for Kidney Condition

Lack of evidence keeps kidney disease off list of 9/11-related health conditions.

Is Worker’s Death by Lightning Strike Compensable?

An employee is killed by lightning outside his place of work. Is the employer obligated to pay survivors’ benefits?

Workers’ Comp Docket

Key workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

The Profession

Skip Smith, of Hooters of America, can point to numerous mentors who aided him.

Legal Spotlight

A look at the latest decisions impacting the industry.

Duty to Advise

Courts are increasingly ruling that brokers should be held liable for the insurance purchasing advice they provide.

An Rx Odyssey

An injured deli counter clerk abuses her prescription medications.

An ‘Arms Race’ to Provide Data Analytics

Analytics help identify actionable claims issues, but some tools are just “smoke and mirrors.”

Winning Complex Claims

A comprehensive claims strategy is crucial to handling complex claims.

More Support for TRIA Extension

Reports paint chilling picture of the U.S. economy after TRIA’s expiration.

Reform Impacts ASC Costs

Reforms have caused payments to ambulatory surgery centers to plunge — even further than expected.

Toolkit Offers Anti-Bullying Tactics

A new toolkit aims to help employers reduce the liabilities and costs associated with workplace bullying.

Workers’ Comp Docket

Key workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

Mitigating the Challenges of the ACA

The property-casualty industry is likely to become the target of significant cost-shifting by health care providers.

Is a Student an Employee of a Martial Arts Academy?

A injured student at a martial arts studio claims he is an employee for the purposes of workers’ comp.

Workers’ Comp Docket

Key workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

Countertops Putting Lives at Risk

Researchers say some modern countertop materials are causing deadly lung ailments.