Abuse coverage is under significant threat among Allied Health providers.

Abuse coverage for healthcare providers is facing serious challenges. This issue has become a hot topic among industry experts, particularly for those working with children or in environments that allow for unsupervised care. The rising costs and limited options for this type of insurance are making it increasingly difficult for providers to secure adequate coverage. … Read more

California’s $53 billion alert: Wildfire danger can no longer be limited to a specific ‘season.’

In the wake of devastating wildfires in California earlier this year, insurers and policymakers are rethinking how they approach wildfire risks. The fires, which broke out in January, caused around $53 billion in damage, with $40 billion covered by insurance. This makes it the most expensive natural disaster in the first half of 2025, according … Read more

Forced evacuations, health alerts issued, and numerous structures at risk as a new wildfire expands.

The Gifford Fire is raging through parts of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties in California, raising alarms among insurance experts about the growing risks from wildfires. This season is proving to be particularly severe, challenging the traditional understanding of wildfire patterns. The fire started on August 1 along State Route 166 and has … Read more

What steps can be taken to make insurance careers more appealing to Gen Z?

Executives in the insurance industry are focusing on how to make careers in insurance more appealing to Generation Z. This demographic, born between 1997 and 2012, has different values and expectations from their careers compared to previous generations. Many industry leaders believe that the image of insurance needs a significant update to attract this younger … Read more

Insurance premiums for artificial intelligence are projected to reach $4.8 billion in the next seven years.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a bigger part of our daily lives, industries like healthcare and transportation are changing how they operate. AI is now doing tasks that were once done by people, such as driving cars, diagnosing illnesses, and even writing documents. This shift is creating new challenges, especially for insurance companies that need … Read more

The insurance pricing overhaul in Illinois may compromise underwriting accuracy, according to industry warnings.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is facing pushback from property and casualty insurers over his new campaign aimed at limiting the use of socioeconomic data in auto insurance pricing. The campaign has sparked a heated debate about how insurance rates are set and who should be considered a safe driver. Giannoulias argues that current … Read more

Liberty Mutual forces client to pay $411,000 in surety bond dispute.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company recently scored a significant legal victory when New York’s Appellate Division ruled in its favor. The case revolved around Liberty Mutual seeking to recover over $400,000 related to surety bonds for construction projects undertaken by Active Fire Sprinkler NYC, LLC. The legal dispute traces back to March 2011 when Active Fire … Read more

Rising Houthi assaults in the Red Sea are creating new challenges for global supply chains and insurance.

The Red Sea has become a major concern for global trade as tensions rise. Yemen’s Houthi militants have announced plans to intensify attacks on merchant ships, specifically targeting any vessels linked to Israel. This warning comes after the group claimed responsibility for sinking two cargo ships, the Magic Seas and Eternity C, which were Liberian-flagged … Read more