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Cyberattacks On Outside Suppliers Threaten Automakers With Millions In Liability

A 2026 breach at an automotive tech provider left up to 150,000 drivers unable to use their vehicles, illustrating how third-party digital failures can expose automakers to liability, according to Munich Re and TÜV SÜD.

AI Dominates Insurtech Funding in Q2 As Early-Stage Deals Cool Sharply

Human Error, Not AI Agents, Is Driving Cyber Losses So Far In 2026

Data Center Boom Fuels Rising Fire, Water And Business Interruption Losses

California Cumulative Trauma Claims Nearly Double Since 2018, With SoCal Attorneys Driving Shift

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D&O Liability Market Remains Profitable, but Reserve Deficiencies Signal Trouble Ahead

Adverse loss development on accident years 2023 and 2024, combined with four consecutive years of premium declines, could compress underwriting margins, according to AM Best.

U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs of Acceleration, Pointing to Stronger Workers’ Comp Payrolls

The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May and job openings surged to their highest level since early 2024, according to the National Council on Compensation Insurance.

Affordability, AI, and PBM Reform Set to Reshape Employer Benefits

Brokers overwhelmingly expect affordability pressures to transform benefits plan design within five years, according to the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers.

Ransomware Hits Near-Record Highs as AI Governance Gaps Widen Inside Organizations

Ransomware activity in Q1 2026 held at its second-highest level on record while internal AI adoption is emerging as a cyberrisk for companies, according to Travelers.

Medical Stop Loss Claims Above $2 Million Have Tripled Since 2020, Report Finds

Accelerating claim frequency, catastrophic condition costs, and specialty pharmacy inflation are pressuring rates in the medical stop loss market, according to Tokio Marine HCC.

AI Liability Is No Longer a Future Problem for Risk Managers

AI-related incidents rose approximately 50% year over year from 2022 to 2024, and exposure is building across multiple insurance lines, according to WTW’s Willis Research Network.

EHS Staffing Gaps Leave Some Safety Managers Overseeing Far Larger Workforces

Workplace safety manager employment has grown 165% since 2010, far outpacing overall job growth, but staffing levels vary sharply by state and industry, according to TraceOne.

Below-Average Hurricane Season Forecast for 2026, but Severity Risk Remains Elevated

Despite predictions of reduced storm activity in 2026, Allianz Commercial warns that a below-average forecast has rarely guaranteed a below-average loss year.

Cyber and Health and Safety Lead D&O Concerns, as Geopolitical Risk Breaks Into Rankings

AI litigation is spreading beyond tech, M&A activity is surging, and boardrooms are reckoning with a regulatory landscape that’s rewriting what director accountability looks like. according to WTW and Reed Smith survey.

Workers’ Comp Medical Prices Vary Dramatically by State, With Fee Schedules Proving Key to Cost Control

Prices paid for nonhospital professional services ranged from 28% below the multistate median to 174% above it in 2025, according to the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

NY Construction Fatalities Remain Elevated as Enforcement Weakens and Disparities Persist

New York State recorded 55 construction worker deaths in 2024, with non-union sites, Latinx workers, and declining OSHA activity emerging as critical risk factors, according to NYCOSH.

Financial Institutions Face Selective Underwriting Pressure Despite Broadly Competitive Insurance Market

Ample capacity is keeping pricing competitive across most lines for financial institution buyers, but underwriters are tightening terms in specific high-risk area,  according to Gallagher.

As Construction Booms, Insurers Draw Sharper Lines Between Good Risks and Bad

Soaring project values, catastrophe losses, and nuclear verdicts are reshaping coverage terms across property, casualty, and surety lines for the construction sector, according to Aon.

Cyber and Economic Uncertainty Top Concerns as Business Leaders Brace for a More Complex Risk Environment

Business leaders at midsize and large U.S. companies rank cybersecurity and economic pressures as their foremost concerns heading into 2026, according to The Hartford’s annual Risk Monitor.

Workers’ Comp Drug Costs Reverse Course, Rising Sharply Across Most States

After years of decline, prescription payments per medical claim increased in the majority of states studied between 2022 and 2025, according to the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

P&C Industry Posts Record First-Quarter Underwriting Profit, Extending Profitable Streak

The U.S. property and casualty industry recorded an unprecedented net underwriting gain of $22.10 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Data Center Insurance Capacity Strained as Average Project Values Surge From $150 Million to $3 Billion

A new report from Zurich North America outlines six critical risk areas facing data center construction and operations as the sector races to meet AI-driven demand.

Nuclear Verdicts and Emerging Contaminants Are Expanding Environmental Liability

Environmental liability is entering a new era defined by emerging contaminants, tightening regulation, and social inflation, according to Gallagher.

Majority of Businesses Faced Cyber Events Last Year as AI-Enabled Attacks Rise

Two-thirds of U.S. businesses experienced a cyber event in the past 12 months, with AI-powered attacks hitting nearly a third of organizations, QBE reports.

Workers’ Comp and Auto Claims Face a Turning Point: AI, Faster Care Pathways, and Clinical Evidence Are Reshaping Industry Economics

AI is no longer a future promise but a present force reshaping claims — where faster care, smarter early decisions, and scalable innovation are redefining outcomes and costs across the industry.