United Educators’ 2026 report show fewer damage awards of $2.5 million or more against educational institutions, but overall costs of awards and settlements surged.
Litigation funding, evolving legal systems and shifting public attitudes are driving liability claims to record levels, according to Swiss Re Institute.
Property rates soften amid competitive capacity while social inflation and emerging risks pressure casualty lines, creating a bifurcated market in 2026: USI.
As physician shortages reshape workers’ comp care, CorVel’s Karen Thomas explains how nurse practitioners and physician assistants are improving access while maintaining quality, outcomes, and cost control.
MSIG USA Head of Casualty Jayson Taylor breaks down what’s fueling liability severity and why litigation funding transparency should be the industry’s next priority.
Despite steady reserve declines over a decade, concentrated asbestos losses among major insurers are pressuring the industry’s $146 billion ultimate A&E exposure, AM Best reports.
Despite social inflation pressures and casualty line struggles, robust investment income and disciplined underwriting support stable outlook for sector: AM Best.
Health care sees some segments softening while segments with vulnerable populations, claims severity face sharp rate increases and capacity constraints, Amwins report.
Long-tail asbestos and environmental liabilities show signs of extending beyond carrier expectations, raising concerns about reserve adequacy, S&P Global Market Intelligence reports.
As regulatory shifts, rising verdicts and evolving technologies reshape liability risk, CorVel’s Candy Hammond shares insights on what businesses need to know now.
Optum President & CEO Matt Wolfe reveals how AI, modernized platforms, and mission-driven reform are reshaping the workers’ comp and auto no-fault landscape.
First decline in commercial property rates since 2017, and another drop in cyber premiums signal a buyer-favorable turn in the market, The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers reports.