‘Chronic’ Heat Risk in Europe Draws Warning From Swiss Re August 11, 2026 By Gautam Naik As Europe comes to grips with its fifth heat wave of the year, the research arm of Swiss Re AG...
Can Reinsurers Maintain Underwriting Discipline or Will ‘Irrational’ Competition Return? August 10, 2026 By L.S. Howard The reinsurance industry’s robust earnings and abundant capital, evident since 2023, have led to increasing competition and a softening market....
Climate Change Made Canada’s Forests Much More Likely to Burn: Report August 6, 2026 By Coco Liu The planet’s warming had a strong influence on destructive wildfires in Canada that have raged across Ontario and the Northwest...
Viewpoint: Extreme Heat Increases Risk of Workplace Injuries Across Canada August 3, 2026 By Nick Turner, Julian Barling and Kaylee Somerville Heat warnings have stretched across Canada this summer, from Atlantic Canada and southern British Columbia to the Prairies, central Canada...
Supply Chain Insurance Is ‘Must-Have’ Cover During Geopolitical Tensions: GlobalData July 31, 2026 Supply chain insurance is seen by businesses as must-have protection during periods of geopolitical tensions — in order to safeguard...
6 in 10 New Jerseyans Want Regulations Around AI and Mental Health: Rutgers July 30, 2026 By Nicole Swenarton Newswise — Nearly 6 in 10 New Jersey adults support regulating how artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots interact with users seeking...
Q2 Global Commercial Insurance Rates Keep Dropping, Except for US Casualty July 23, 2026 By L.S. Howard Global commercial insurance rates dropped by 6%, on average, in the second quarter of 2026, following a 5% decline in...
Insurance M&A Pace Down 15% in First Half 2026: OPTIS July 22, 2026 By Chad Hemenway Insurance agency mergers and acquisitions in the first six months of 2026 were down 15% compared with the same period...
Profitable 2025 Masks Challenges for Global Insurers, Says Bain & Company July 20, 2026 Global insurance companies had a strong 2025 with improved profitability and premium growth but new research from Bain & Company...
Viewpoint: Do Heart Attack Patients Have More Micro and Nanoplastics in Their Blood? July 20, 2026 By David C. Gaze Microplastics are a big environmental issue. They’ve been found in oceans, drinking water, seafood, the air we breathe, and increasingly...