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Workers’ Comp and Auto Claims Face a Turning Point: AI, Faster Care Pathways, and Clinical Evidence Are Reshaping Industry Economics

AI is no longer a future promise but a present force reshaping claims — where faster care, smarter early decisions, and scalable innovation are redefining outcomes and costs across the industry.

Brilliance in Focus: Marsh Risk’s Tania Gainham

Product Recalls Drop in Frequency but Surge in Scale, With Units Reaching Four-Year High

NIL Protection: A Game-Changer for College Sports?

Severe Collisions Decline While Distraction and Midday Risk Rise for Commercial Fleets

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