As IRS scrutiny intensifies and new reporting requirements emerge, organizations utilizing micro-captive insurance companies face critical decisions about their risk management approaches. Understanding the evolving regulatory environment has become essential for captive owners seeking to maintain compliance while maximizing benefits.

In a rapidly evolving market, equipment breakdown reinsurance is gaining renewed attention due to inflationary pressures, supply-chain volatility and technological advancements. Travelers BoilerRe’s Matt Stambaugh shares insights on how these factors are reshaping the landscape and prompting carriers to reassess their reinsurance programs.

Musculoskeletal disorders account for 30% of days away from work in the private sector, creating significant challenges for employers and workers’ compensation professionals. Understanding the most effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment can dramatically improve outcomes and reduce costs.

With rising complexity and evolving technologies, equipment breakdown risks are growing — Travelers VP, Pete Schulz, delivers expert insight and proactive solutions to help businesses stay ahead.

A recent market report from Risk Strategies demonstrates the need to bolster risk management efforts while continuing to stay on top of today’s most challenging trends.

As catastrophic events increase in both frequency and severity, insurance professionals must adapt their strategies to effectively manage emerging risks while maintaining strong client relationships.

As telematics technology continues to evolve, fleet managers face the challenge of implementing effective programs that enhance safety, reduce costs, and engage drivers. Creating a successful telematics strategy requires more than just installing devices—it demands a thoughtful approach to safety culture, technology selection, and data utilization.

Clear communication along with up-to-date clinical knowledge are keys in this area.

Until reforms are in place insurers will need to remain on top of the latest judiciary trends.

Energy companies have complex risk profiles, with significant liability, workers’ comp and regulatory exposures. Claims are often far from straightforward, but utilizing AI to gather information can help to simplify and streamline the process.

GLP-1 agonist drugs are designed to treat type 2 diabetes, but their secondary weight loss effect is driving popularity. As patients turn to online options to combat drug shortages, prescribers must review the safety of these drugs and other liability risks.

The most recent annual review of drug utilization data from Optum revealed key trends that could shape workers’ comp care and policy developments in 2025 and beyond.

When it comes to managing today’s toughest risks, alternative risk solutions, or ARS, offer flexibility, control and adaptability in addition to what traditional lines bring to the risk management table.

Working to help insureds find the legal representation they need.

Amid a shifting regulatory landscape and ongoing social trends, employers face more pressure than ever when it comes Employment Practices Liability (EPL) risks. Having the right insurer matters in developing a strong risk mitigation strategy.

Artificial intelligence can help to gather data and increase efficiency, but it comes with unique liability risks. Reaping the benefits while minimizing exposure will be an ongoing insurance challenge, according to experts at Munich Re Specialty.

Employers, providers, TPAs and other workers’ comp stakeholders need to work together to succeed.

Small to medium-sized contractors may not have obvious exposures to environmental risk, but the potential for pollution exists even in the smallest projects. A consultative insurer with deep technical expertise can help to identify, mitigate, and provide customized coverage for this often-overlooked risk.

QBE launches two new coverage enhancements in the face of regulatory enforcement of cyber incident reporting shortcomings.

Claims insight tools are helping workers’ comp claims and care teams collaborate better on care plans, driving improved outcomes.