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Construction sites might seem like a noisy, dusty place, but hidden beneath the usual hustle is a risk many contractors often overlook: pollution. From fuel leaks to paint spills, chemical pollutants can sneak into the soil, water, and air very quickly. What looks like a small mistake can lead to big problems and costly cleanups. … Read more

Mark Bennett, chief growth officer at ACORD Solutions Group, says that in the insurance industry, culture is often the biggest barrier to digital change—not technology itself. While old systems and technical debt do create challenges, it’s the resistance inside companies that really slows progress. Many insurers still use systems that are 20 to 30 years … Read more

Bonus payouts in the US are becoming less common and smaller, even though many workers expect them to grow. A recent report from ADP looked at six years of payroll data and found that the median bonus amount dropped to $1,786 in 2024 from $1,857 in 2023. Meanwhile, fewer employees received bonuses last year, with … Read more

In a recent edition of Insurance Business TV, Lori Marino from CFC shared her thoughts on how artificial intelligence is changing the insurance world, especially in distribution and underwriting. She highlighted the benefits that Managing General Agents (MGAs) have and explained why the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market often leads ahead of the traditional admitted … Read more

A man in Lavaca County, Texas, has pleaded guilty to setting several fires involving hay bales and vehicles. Kody Derner admitted to starting six hay bale fires that took place in 2024, along with a felony charge for burning a vehicle. Derner was arrested in April 2025 by the Hallettsville Police Department after an investigation … Read more

Among rows of colorful kayaks, Khrystal Crosno recently helped an Ann Arbor family start their peaceful journey down the AuTrain River. Along the way, the Earls expected to see turtles, herons, river otters, and maybe even a black bear. Crosno was confident they would enjoy the trip but worried about a looming threat—the crumbling AuTrain … Read more

Robb Rynd and his brother have always loved farming. They started working together on over 200 acres growing corn, soybeans, wheat, and sorghum. Last year was good, and Robb enjoyed walking the fields with his kids to see how the corn was growing. But this year has been much tougher. For months, Robb has watched … Read more

Foss Maritime is suing three insurance companies in federal court over unresolved claims related to damage to tugboats. The dispute centers on four tugs that experienced serious mechanical problems, leading to costly repairs that the insurers have not fully covered. On December 11, 2025, Foss Maritime Company, LLC, and Northwest Tug Leasing, LLC filed a … Read more

Cyber insurance is gaining attention again as cyberattacks continue to rise across Europe. Patricia Kocsondy, head of global cyber digital risks at Beazley, highlighted recent large-scale breaches affecting airports, major retailers, and even Jaguar Land Rover, which needed a £2 billion loan guarantee from the UK government to stay afloat. But she also noted a … Read more

Michael Lent from Sedgwick recently shared his insights on how the insurance industry is responding to the growing impact of natural disasters. Having witnessed the effects of these catastrophic events up close, Lent talked about the important lessons the industry has learned and the key events that shaped these changes. Natural catastrophes have been causing … Read more