Global Election Super-Cycle Raises Risk of Political Violence, Large Insurance Losses May 20, 2024 By L.S. Howard Almost half the world’s population will go to the polls before the end of 2024, which raises the threat of...
Q1 Global Insured Natural Disaster Losses Driven by Severe Convective Storms: Aon May 20, 2024 By L.S. Howard Global natural catastrophes cost insurers $17 billion during the first quarter of 2024 with economic losses rising above $45 billion,...
Report: Cybercrime ‘A Thriving Business’ as US Claims Frequency Rises May 20, 2024 By Nehemiah Balaoroin Cyber claims frequency in the United States rose 13% last year, a new report shows. According to the 2024 Cyber...
FTC Noncompete Ban Includes Key Revisions, But Faces Uncertain Future May 20, 2024 By Charles Symington When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule banning the use of most noncompete agreements, many insurance agents...
The Gaming Boom: Potential Risks and Insurance Implications May 20, 2024 By Patrick Wraight You don’t have to look very far to understand that the gaming (gambling) industry in the United States is booming....
Distracted Drivers Making US Roads More Dangerous: Survey May 6, 2024 Nearly 80% of respondents to a recent Travelers survey said inattentive driving is more of a problem now than it...
Thought Leadership & Personal Branding for Insurance Executives May 6, 2024 By Brad Nevins In the insurance industry, competition can be fierce and consumer trust is paramount. Insurance executives face a unique challenge: standing...
Small Businesses See Stable Business Climate; Cite Cybersecurity as Top Threat May 6, 2024 The first quarter Small Business Index, which measures small business owner confidence, is 62.3 – similar to last quarter’s score...
New California Law Expands Work Comp Role in Curbing Workplace Violence May 6, 2024 By Yani Sherizen New legislation aimed at reducing workplace violence in California vastly increases employers’ responsibilities and hands workers’ compensation insurers an unprecedented...
Vehicle Complexity, Labor ‘Reshaping’ Auto Insurance and Collision Repair: Report May 6, 2024 By Don Jergler New technologies and rising labor costs are putting pressure on auto insurance carriers and auto repairers by making repairs more...