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Rising geopolitical tensions, ongoing crime, and new digital scams are pushing wealthy families to rethink how they travel and protect themselves when abroad. Experts say that places once seen as safe for affluent travelers are becoming more unpredictable and risky. The US State Department has flagged many parts of Mexico as high-risk due to crime … Read more

Cyber insurance has grown a lot in recent years. Coverage is now wider and insurance companies are more careful about who they cover. There is also more money available for these policies after a tough period in the market. But Akhil Chopra, a senior vice president at Gallagher US, says many insurance programs are still … Read more

A major cyber attack has disrupted operations at Stryker, a leading medical technology company based in Michigan. The incident, which took place recently, forced tens of thousands of employees offline and caused some healthcare customers to temporarily halt their activities. US officials and cybersecurity experts see this as a serious escalation in Iran’s cyber efforts … Read more

Police in San Bruno, California, found themselves in a tricky situation when they pulled over a self-driving Waymo taxi for making an illegal U-turn—only to discover there was no one behind the wheel to ticket. The incident happened during a DUI operation earlier this month, according to the San Bruno Police Department. Officers spotted the … Read more

Many insurance agency owners focus mainly on building relationships, making sales, and serving clients, often paying little attention to their accounting. But skipping financial oversight can be costly. It can cause agencies to overpay producers, miss chances to grow, or misunderstand how the business is really doing. Good accounting is more than just following rules—it … Read more

As more companies rush to adopt artificial intelligence, those that focus on responsible AI practices are pulling ahead of the rest. A new survey from EY, conducted in August and September 2025, reveals that businesses committed to responsible AI see better results in innovation, productivity, and even revenue growth. The survey collected responses from 975 … Read more

In New York, a new bill introduced on March 6, 2026, could bring big changes to how auto insurance rates are set. The proposed law aims to stop insurers from using common factors like credit scores, zip codes, and income to decide premiums. Assembly Bill A. 10524, introduced by Assembly Member Lunsford, seeks to overhaul … Read more

Marsh Risk and specialty insurer Apollo have teamed up to launch a new insurance program for autonomous vehicles operating on Uber’s global ride-hailing and delivery platform. This marks the first time the sector has seen a dedicated insurance facility designed specifically to cover self-driving vehicles working with Uber. Called the Autonomous Vehicle Insurance Program, the … Read more

The recent conflict in the Middle East is causing concerns for insurance companies, especially those offering cyber insurance. S&P Global Ratings has pointed out that cyber attacks linked to the ongoing fighting are raising questions about how insurers handle risks tied to war and cyber threats. These attacks have already included things like distributed denial-of-service … Read more

The head of Britain’s MI5 spy agency has raised concerns about the future risks of AI systems operating without human control. Ken McCallum spoke on Thursday about how artificial intelligence is already being used by security services, terrorists, and government actors, but warned that autonomous AI could one day pose a serious security threat. In … Read more