Sophia Langley

Cyber risk is changing fast in 2026, with threats growing bigger and more connected. Brokers now need to do more than just sell insurance. They have to help businesses understand and prepare for new dangers, especially as technology and cybercriminal tactics evolve quickly. Cybercrime costs are soaring, expected to hit over $10 trillion worldwide each … Read more

The Trump administration has stepped up its fight over abortion coverage by launching federal investigations into 13 states. These states require certain health insurance plans, regulated at the state level, to include abortion services. The move targets how these mandates might conflict with a federal law known as the Weldon Amendment. The Weldon Amendment, part … Read more

Iran has issued a serious warning that leisure spots and tourist sites around the world could become targets as its conflict with the United States and Israel escalates. This comes nearly three weeks into the war that has spread far beyond the initial battlegrounds in the Middle East. On Friday, Iran’s top military spokesman, Gen. … Read more

Business development managers (BDMs) play a vital role in the insurance world, often serving as the main link between brokers and insurers. Because of this, they carry a lot of responsibility and are seen as some of the broker’s closest partners. Insurance Business is now on the lookout for standout BDMs across America who deserve … Read more

Rajiv Matta, Chief Innovation Officer at MSI, shared insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the insurance world in ways we’ve never seen before. Speaking on March 19, 2026, Matta explained that while AI isn’t new, the speed and depth of change it brings to Managing General Agents (MGAs) is unlike anything from past tech … Read more

Insurers are moving beyond just trying out artificial intelligence (AI) and focusing on making it a real part of their business. This shift was clear during Insurtech Insights Europe 2026 in London, where tech leaders from the insurance world shared their thoughts on where AI is working well and where it still has room to … Read more

The government of Saskatchewan and Bell Canada have teamed up for a massive $12-billion project to build a new data centre. This development, set to start construction this spring in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, aims to make Saskatchewan a key player in artificial intelligence infrastructure across Canada. The facility will span 90,000 square feet … Read more

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing serious disruption for the global shipping industry. Experts are calling the situation chaotic, as trade routes close and insurance costs skyrocket, leaving shippers and insurers scrambling to keep up. The trouble started when the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down and attacks by Houthi forces in … Read more

The insurance industry is facing a stubborn problem: even as premiums rise due to inflation and repricing, the protection gap—the difference between the insurance people need and what they actually have—is not shrinking. In fact, at times it seems to be getting bigger. This topic was front and center at the Insurtech Insights Europe 2026 … Read more

Florida is making moves to tighten who can get coverage from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the state-backed insurer that steps in when others won’t. This change could push many commercial property owners back to private insurance companies, shaking up how these risks are handled in the state. Sean Lorey, vice president and property broker at … Read more