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Despite potential headwinds, more stable rates and competition keep pricing favorable for commercial insurance buyers, Lockton reports.

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Compromised user data, market listings, and outgoing traffic on the dark web significantly increase an organization’s risk of cyberattacks, Marsh report shows.

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Sustained profitability and declining claims frequency drive workers’ comp outperformance, boosting the overall P&C insurance industry, according to a new report from AM Best.

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Rebounding from a $24 billion loss, the U.S. property & casualty insurance industry posted a $3.8 billion net underwriting gain in H1 2024.

Workers’ Comp Profits May Decline, Fitch Reports

Fitch Ratings report suggests workers’ comp insurance may see declining reserve strength after nine years of underwriting profits.

Outdated Tech Edges Cyber Risk as a Business Concern

Outdated tech and AI innovations pose increasing risks for global businesses, while cyber concerns decline despite evolving threats, a Beazley report finds.

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Even the most promising technology will not be effective without a company’s commitment to using it.

6 Key Workers’ Compensation Safety and Data Analysis Considerations

A recent study by Travelers revealed that 35% of workplace injuries occur during an employee’s first year on the job, resulting in more than 6 million missed workdays.

U.S. Insurers Face Increasing Ratings Downgrades

Amid economic headwinds and shifting risks, U.S. insurers face diverging credit rating trends across key market segment, AM Best reports.

Court Rules Former Parent Can’t Release Ex-Subsidiary’s Insurance Rights

New Jersey court rules company lacked authority to release a former subsidiary’s rights to pollution coverage without consent.

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“In the supply chain, there’s a significant push for increased visibility, which involves using technology to see beyond the first level down to the second, third, or even fourth tier. This integration between conveyances allows for tracking, tracing and predictive analytics.”

Social Inflation Drives 57% Surge in US Liability Claims Over a Decade

Litigation costs drove a 57% increase in US liability claims over the past decade, reaching an annual peak of 7% in 2023, Swiss Re reports.

Kansas State University’s Elliott Young on His Journey into Higher Education Risk Management

Through the lens of enterprise risk management, Elliott Young finds opportunities to make post-secondary students safer.

U.S. Commercial Insurance Prices Rise 5.9% in Q2 2024

Commercial insurance prices rise moderately in Q2 2024, with some lines seeing decreases, according to WTW data.

Business Owners Worry Severe Weather Will Overwhelm Insurance

Gallagher finds a growing number of companies are investing in resilience to mitigate risk and lower insurance costs

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