Most small and mid-sized companies got scant explanation for their latest renewal and rarely shopped it, leaving nearly half paying the first number insurers offered, according to Ignition Benefits.
Premiums fell for every account size in the second quarter of 2026, the first time that has happened in 34 quarters, according to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers.
Only about half of companies assess supplier risk exposure and roughly one-fifth have a climate adaptation plan, leaving hidden vulnerabilities buried deep in value chains, according to Deloitte.
MedRisk CEO Sri Sridharan discusses how the company is using its vast workers’ compensation data, AI and provider insights to improve patient care, optimize medical costs and create stronger partnerships across the claims ecosystem.
Securities class action filings jumped to 121 in H1 2026 from 93 in the previous six months, with AI-related cases and mega-dollar-loss litigation fueling the surge, according to Cornerstone Research and Stanford Law School.
More than a third of employers reported health plan premium increases of 10% or more at their latest renewal, and pharmacy and voluntary benefits are facing similar scrutiny, according to Gallagher.
Health care organizations are turning to innovative staffing models, technology and employee support strategies to address persistent workforce shortages and strengthen operational resilience.