The latest people news in the industry today.

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.

Merger and acquisition activity among agents and brokers in Q4 2025 fell to its lowest quarterly pace since 2019, according to OPTIS Partners report.

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Despite headlines about deadly crashes, insurance claims remain near long-term averages as the industry grapples with rising costs and complex new risks, WTW reports.

Bolstered by some recent acquisitions, Arrowhead Intermediaries is well-positioned to grow even more.

The mental health crisis that gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t subsided, and its effects are being felt in the workplace across a multitude of industries.

Market evolution driven by reinsurance innovation, AI risks and shifting threat landscape, Gallagher reports.

Aon study shows slower medical cost growth for GLP-1 users, yet employers face complex decisions on coverage amid evolving pricing, health patterns.

The latest people news in the industry today.

The latest people news in the industry today.

Injectable treatments increasingly used in workers’ compensation medical care, with use and cost varying widely: WCRI.

From the complexities of out-of-network physician dispensing to the operational realities of technology rollouts, Enlyte’s Dave Torrence shares how legislative shifts, demographic changes, and payer-provider dynamics are driving the next evolution in workers’ compensation program optimization.

World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 shows 57% expect stormy outlook over 10 years amid geoeconomic confrontation.

United Educators surveys reveal most pressing risks among K-12 and higher education sectors.

Allianz Risk Barometer shows cyber incidents maintaining top spot for fifth consecutive year, while AI surges to second position amid interconnected business challenges.

Extended interviews with our 2025 Power Brokers are the subject of our Brilliance in Focus series.

New issuance reaches $25.6 billion as insurers increasingly tap capital markets for reinsurance needs, Artemis reports.

If direct physical therapy improves return to work and lowers claim costs … why isn’t workers’ comp using it more often?

Litigation funding, evolving legal systems and shifting public attitudes are driving liability claims to record levels, according to Swiss Re Institute.