Insurance conferences taking place globally this year.

Insurance professionals are gearing up for a series of impactful events in 2025, aimed at empowering women in the industry and addressing key challenges in the field. The Women in Insurance Summits are set to take place in various cities, including Chicago, Canada, Australia, New York, and Los Angeles. The Women in Insurance Summit Chicago … Read more

WTW report reveals changing risks in terrorism insurance.

WTW has released its latest Terrorism Pool Index, providing insights into how different countries manage terrorism risks through insurance. This report, now in its sixth edition, was created in collaboration with the International Forum for Terrorism Risk Insurance Pools (IFTRIP) and highlights the evolving nature of national insurance programs. The index offers a detailed comparison … Read more

AXA Group Chief Underwriting Officer on managing risks in a polycrisis environment.

The insurance landscape is changing rapidly, and AXA Group’s Chief Underwriting Officer, Nancy Bewlay, is at the forefront of this shift. In a recent interview, she discussed the challenges and opportunities in today’s interconnected risk environment, emphasizing the need for insurance companies to adapt to a world marked by multiple crises. Bewlay pointed out that … Read more

Property brokers indicate that the NOAA data purge has resulted in blind spots.

The recent decision by the Trump administration to shut down the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) weather and climate disasters database has raised significant concerns in the insurance and risk management sectors. This database has long been a vital resource for insurers, brokers, and risk analysts, and its sudden removal is creating a worrying … Read more

Are the standards set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac causing disruptions in transactions?

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have recently updated their general liability insurance requirements, and this change is causing significant challenges in the commercial real estate market. The new rules demand coverage that is often hard to find, leaving insurance brokers and real estate borrowers struggling to meet these requirements while also facing increased financial risks. … Read more

Trust issues hinder insurers’ strategies for youth and AI expansion – GlobalData

Insurers are trying to attract younger customers and use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their services, but they are facing a significant hurdle: trust. A recent study by GlobalData highlights that many young people, particularly from Generation Z and millennials, are skeptical about insurance companies and the technologies they use. In early 2025, GlobalData conducted … Read more

The internet has a long memory, and your insurer will remember this when determining your premium.

Sky-high jury awards and growing public scrutiny are changing the landscape of liability risk for businesses. Insurers are now seeing online reputation as a significant factor in assessing risk. This shift means that brokers need to create credible stories about their clients, or they risk losing coverage options. The issue is not just about large … Read more

NOAA shuts down its climate disaster database, leading to a surge in demand for private data vendors.

The Trump administration’s recent decision to shut down the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) disaster database is raising alarms among insurers and climate experts. This database, which has been crucial for tracking severe weather events and their financial impacts, will no longer be available, leaving many in the insurance industry worried about how they … Read more

M&A Breakup: Reasons One-Third of Companies Change Insurance Brokers After a Transaction

In a significant shift within the insurance landscape, a recent survey from Travelers reveals that nearly one-third of companies change their insurance brokers or carriers following mergers and acquisitions. This trend comes at a time when deal-making is booming again in 2025, as businesses reassess their insurance needs in light of new operations and risks. … Read more

Gallagher’s Rise: Recent Report Uncovers How the Brokerage is Challenging Industry Leaders

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is making headlines with its impressive growth in the insurance industry. A new report reveals how the company has risen to become the third-largest insurance brokerage in the world. This detailed analysis sheds light on Gallagher’s journey from a lesser-known player to a dominant force in the market. The report, … Read more