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As data privacy rules grow stricter, businesses are rethinking how they handle digital risks. This shift is not just about following the law anymore; it’s about ensuring that companies can keep running smoothly while also protecting their long-term interests. Sonia Cheng, a senior managing director at FTI Consulting, emphasizes that the rising demands for data … Read more

Aon and WTW have shared their financial results for the first quarter of 2025, revealing contrasting fortunes for the two brokers. Aon reported a significant revenue increase, while WTW faced a decline. Aon’s total revenue for the first quarter reached $4.7 billion, marking a 16% rise from $4.1 billion in the same period last year. … Read more

CIBA, a company specializing in commercial real estate insurance, has announced that it is expanding its NexEdge individual limits property product into the Upper Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States. This move follows the successful launch of NexEdge in the Western States, and it shows CIBA’s dedication to providing customized insurance options for … Read more

Mail Hauler Trucking, LLC., a company that delivers mail for the United States Postal Service in North Dakota and South Dakota, has agreed to pay $45,000 to settle a lawsuit over disability discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced this settlement after suing the company for firing an employee due to his disability. … Read more

Several prominent insurance and advisory firms are making significant changes to their leadership teams as they aim to broaden their services in various sectors, including entertainment, employee benefits, public sector, and marine insurance. Lockton has reappointed Jeff Miller as the national practice leader for its Stop Loss and Pharmacy teams. This move is part of … Read more

Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer’s proposal to study the use of credit scores in insurance underwriting is set to move forward, despite not passing during Washington’s recent legislative session. The study will now be included in the state budget, allowing it to proceed. This proposal aims to investigate whether credit-based insurance scores unfairly impact certain policyholders … Read more

Life insurance attorney Christian Lassen is raising alarms about what he calls a troubling trend in the industry: delays in life insurance payouts. These delays, he says, are leaving grieving families in a tough spot, waiting for money that should be theirs. Lassen, who leads The Lassen Law Firm and specializes in life insurance cases, … Read more

Britain has introduced new laws to hold water company executives accountable for covering up sewage spills. Starting this Friday, these leaders could face up to two years in prison and will be barred from receiving bonuses if they obstruct investigations into illegal sewage discharges. The UK government, through the Department for Environment, Food & Rural … Read more

A severe weather outbreak is set to impact the central United States, bringing heavy thunderstorms, large hail, and a risk of tornadoes. The National Weather Service has identified southern and western Minnesota and northern Iowa as areas with the highest risk for severe weather. According to the NWS, the public severe weather outlook highlights the … Read more

Electricians play a crucial role in both commercial and residential projects, but their work comes with significant risks. From handling high-voltage systems to working at heights, electricians face hazards that could lead to costly accidents. This reality is why having the right insurance is not just a good idea—it’s essential for protecting their business, employees, … Read more