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The booming demand for affordable housing across North America is driving rapid growth in the construction industry. But with this surge come new risks that go beyond the usual dangers seen on job sites. Builders and developers are facing fresh challenges that require careful management to avoid costly problems down the line. One key issue … Read more

Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s biggest carmaker, is dealing with a major cyberattack that has forced it to shut down three factories until at least October 1. The disruption is costing the company millions every week, with losses estimated at around £50 million ($68 million). What makes the situation worse is that Jaguar Land Rover … Read more

On July 9, 2025, Boston-based CovenirBPO unveiled a new solution aimed at making insurance claims faster and cheaper for insurers. The new service, called IntelliClaims Advantage, combines several claims-related tasks like First Notice of Loss (FNOL), claims support, desk adjusting, and subrogation under one roof. This onshore solution is designed to help insurers, managing general … Read more

RiverStone International and MS Reinsurance have both announced important leadership changes as they look to the future of their businesses. At RiverStone International, Paul Brockman will take over as group CEO starting January 2026. He will replace Luke Tanzer, who is set to retire later this year after 16 years at the helm. Brockman joins … Read more

In the summer of 1987, Cindy Manley worked as a camp counselor along the Guadalupe River in Texas’ Hill Country, an area known for its sudden and dangerous floods. That year, a fierce flood swept through the region during mid-July, leaving a mark on many who were there. The flood was fast and powerful, forcing … Read more

Artificial intelligence is changing the way insurance brokers work, helping them make decisions faster and run their operations more smoothly. But even with all this new technology, insurance still relies heavily on people. The challenge now is finding the right mix between smart technology and human skill. Jimmishea O’Lee, who leads the West Region Middle … Read more

Early Monday morning, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook the Berkeley area, waking people as far as Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz. The quake, which struck at 2:56 a.m., was the strongest to hit the San Francisco Bay Area in three years. It served as a reminder that this densely populated and insured region is still very … Read more

A recent panel discussion brought together experts from Willis, Marsh, and Risk Strategies to talk about the challenges and risks companies face in corporate insurance. The event, part of the Q3 Professional Risks Power Panel, focused on key areas including how to set insurance limits and retentions wisely, the growing concern around risks tied to … Read more

Lemonade is expanding its car insurance service to Indiana, marking a new step in its growing footprint across the U.S. With this move, the company now offers car insurance in states that cover about 42% of the country’s market. The choice to launch in Indiana makes sense for Lemonade. The company already has many customers … Read more

Camp Mystic, a private summer camp in Central Texas, has become a symbol of the deadly floods that swept through the region. The camp sits on land that has long been known to be at high risk of flooding, a reality that many other properties in the state share. Nearly 1.3 million homes across Texas … Read more