Aon survey reveals business leaders struggle to keep pace with risks from trade, technology, weather, and workforce megatrends.

Construction fatalities rose nearly 40% from 2011-2022, with falls and transportation incidents as leading causes of worker deaths, according to a data bulletin from The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Global economic and insured losses from natural perils in H1 2024 exceed averages, with the U.S. bearing the brunt from severe convective storms.

Insurance M&A activity declines to 16-quarter low, but is higher than a decade ago and private equity interest remains strong, according to OPTIS Partners analysis.

State workers’ comp laws lag in supporting first responder mental health, despite growing recognition of psychological injuries, a new report finds.

Bain report finds insurers are wrestling with how to extract value from data and technology investments, but technology leadership can lead to significant business improvements.

Gallagher report highlights how insurance policies can respond to global protests and civil unrest, urging proactive risk mitigation.

Aon reports that global benefits professionals navigate compliance, cost, and communication challenges while leveraging data and expanding offerings to attract top talent.

Emerging economic, regulatory, and cultural trends pose complex risks for private company directors and officers in the post-pandemic landscape, according to Munich Re.

Sophos report finds that companies investing in cyber defenses not only improve their security, but also gain other benefits, including lower premiums.

Swiss Re analysis highlights potential headwinds for U.S. workers’ compensation insurers after a decade of strong profitability.

RAND research of 2010-2019 data suggests social inflation may be on the rise, but says further investigation is needed to confirm the trend is not caused by other factors.

A slight overall rise in commercial property/casualty insurance rates reflects insurers’ confidence in pricing strategies, according to MarketScout.

AM Best report shows that personal lines dragged down P&C underwriting results for 2023, overshadowing positive commercial lines results.

A new CWCI study suggests the new legislation may create administrative challenges without significantly improving agricultural worker safety.

Howden’s cyber insurance report portrays a stabilizing market poised for growth and innovation, despite an evolving threat landscape.

QBE’s report shows that neoplasms remain the most frequent source of stop-loss reimbursements, while perinatal conditions have highest severity.

Previsico’s hydrodynamic modeling and onsite sensors predict localized flash floods, helping insurers and customers manage risk more effectively

A survey of U.S. business owners by Gallagher’s reveals concerns about insurance coverage gaps and the impact of emerging risks on their operations.

An Oregon Court of Appeals decision, interpreting California law, provides clarification on the application of the workers’ compensation exclusive remedy rule.