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A Unique Forum for Financial Regulators Enters a New Chapter

The strength of the Financial Regulators Program comes in large part from collaboration.

Insurers Overestimate A.I. Progress as Data and Governance Gaps Persist

Business Email Compromise Claims Jump 30% as A.I. Reshapes Cyber Risk

The Future of Specialty Underwriting: John Russo of The Hartford on Data, Discipline and Trust

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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.

RISKWORLD 2026: The Hartford’s Matt Scott

A workplace violence product is a standout among new products at The Hartford.

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.

Stefan Wunderlich Named Head of Alternative Risk Transfer at Beazley

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Jackson Bender and Joseph Ehrlich Named Executive Vice Presidents at Alliant Insurance Services M&A

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Amy Gross Named General Manager, North America Construction, Global Risk Solutions at Liberty Mutual Insurance

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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.

RISKWORLD 2026: Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions’ Lucas Hockenberry

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions is building a fine arts team.

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.

The New Face of Insurance Fraud Looks Just Like a Legitimate Claim

The biggest fraud threats today aren’t isolated incidents — they’re sophisticated networks designed to blend seamlessly into legitimate business operations.

Brilliance in Focus: Marsh Risk Renewable Energy Power Broker Yan Veytsman

Marsh Risk Power Broker Yan Veytsman has some good advice for younger brokers.

RISKWORLD 2026: Gallagher’s Alexandra Glickman

Real estate risk management veteran and former Power Broker Alexandra Glickman weighs in on industry trends.

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.

Understanding the Surplus Lines Market: Why It Matters for Policymakers

A recent Griffith Foundation educational panel delved into the importance of policymakers better understanding surplus lines markets.

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.

Preparing Builder’s Risk Claims During Data Center Construction

Data center projects are more technical, the equipment is more sensitive, and the schedule has less give in it.

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.