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

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Global Commercial Insurance Rates Decline 1% in Q3 2024, but US Rates Up 3%

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How Leveraging Integrated Data Creates Superior Risk Management

Leveraging integrated data empowers organizations to make superior risk management decisions, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing competitive advantages.

Parking Garage Fires Intensify as Vehicle Composition Changes

Zurich report highlights the growing risk of intense parking garage fires due to the increasing use of plastics and lithium-ion batteries in modern vehicles.

Intoxication Insufficient to Deny Workers’ Comp Claim: NY Court

A New York ruling highlights the heavy burden on employers to prove intoxication was the sole cause of a workplace accident to deny workers’ comp coverage.

Cyber Risks Are Pressing Concern of Risk Managers, Environmental Risks Are Long-Term Worry: Survey

Expanding beyond Europe, the 2024 Global Risk Manager Survey from FERMA reveals key risks, challenges, and demographic shifts in risk management.

Cyber Insurance Market Grows, But Adoption of Risk Management Services Lags

Beyond risk transfer, cyber insurance providers must better communicate value-added services and engage key decision-makers to enhance cyber resilience, concludes a QBE Zywave report.

Nicolas Papadopoulo to Assume Role of CEO for Arch Capital Group Ltd.

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Aon Names Pete Romano as EVP and Real Estate Industry Practice Leader for North America

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Ken Scaggs Takes Over as Pittsburgh Market Leader at Aon

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Insurers Rapidly Adopt Generative AI Despite Potential Risks

Insurers globally are racing to adopt generative AI, but they must address a disconnect between their priorities and customer expectations for use of AI, an IBM report concludes.

Global Cat Losses Near Average Through September, Eyes Now on Late Season Storms

Insurers faced mounting losses from frequent severe storms and floods in the first nine months of 2024, despite overall losses below average, according to Gallagher Re’s Nat Cat Report.

SambaSafety CEO Matt Scheuing Discusses Telematics and Other Aspects of Fleet Safety

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Third-Party Disruption Remains Main Driver for Increased Cyber Risk: Coalition

Cyber insurance claims severity surged 14% in H1 2024 as ransomware and business email compromise attacks targeted businesses of all sizes, according to Coalition.

Technology, Media and Telecom Sectors View Innovation Opportunities and Risks

Technology, media and telecom executives identify emerging risks and opportunities: WTW survey.

Will Thomas-Ferrand to Lead Marsh’s Captive Insurance Business

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Pete Galla Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Executive Vice President, Senior Director of Alliant Specialty

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Jeremy Gallant and Bradley Parrish Promoted to Senior Vice President Roles at FM Global

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Employer Health Premiums for Family Coverage Rise 7% to $25,572 in 2024

Employer health insurance premiums rise 7% to $25,572 for families in 2024, while coverage of new weight-loss drugs remains limited, KFF survey finds.

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