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A series of US-led tariff agreements in 2025 is reshaping global trade, making political alignment with the United States a key concern for businesses operating internationally. This shift was highlighted in a new report from Willis, part of WTW, which reveals how tariffs are now closely tied to national security priorities and have become more … Read more

The insurance industry in America has faced a tough year with many challenges, from rising costs and severe weather events to shrinking markets and changing regulations. But one of the biggest hurdles leaders have been working on is fixing talent shortages. Customers today want quick responses, and companies are striving to meet those expectations despite … Read more

Insurance Business America (IBA) has revealed its 11th annual Hot 100 list, celebrating 100 US insurance professionals who have made a strong impact on the industry over the past year. The 2026 list features leaders from a wide range of areas, including carriers, brokerages, specialty markets, legal and advisory firms, and service providers. Nominations for … Read more

In the early hours of July 4, a sudden and fierce flash flood swept through Central Texas’s Hill Country, catching many off guard and leading to a tragic loss of life. The flood, which struck mainly Kerr County, claimed at least 136 lives, including over two dozen children and counselors at Camp Mystic, a long-standing … Read more

More than two years after a major train derailment in eastern Ohio released dangerous chemicals into the air, the country’s biggest freight rail companies have yet to fully join a federal safety program aimed at preventing accidents. The Confidential Close Call Reporting System, or C³RS, encourages railroad workers to report safety concerns and near misses … Read more

Northwestern University and former football coach Pat Fitzgerald have quietly settled a legal dispute that began two years ago amid a hazing scandal on the school’s football team. The details of the settlement have not been made public. Fitzgerald, who led Northwestern’s football program for many years, sued the university for $130 million, claiming the … Read more

The insurance industry is shifting its approach to generative AI as it moves from early excitement to a more realistic phase focused on return on investment (ROI). While companies continue to invest heavily, the big question now is when and how they will see real financial benefits from these technologies. Recent research from MIT shows … Read more

A federal appeals court recently ruled in favor of two major insurers, deciding they don’t have to defend or pay claims for a firearms retailer facing lawsuits over the sale of unfinished gun kits. The case focused on Primary Arms, a Texas-based business accused of selling firearm parts designed to bypass federal regulations. The decision … Read more

An Illinois appeals court recently revived a lawsuit over uninsured motorist coverage after ruling that the insurance company’s policy language was too unclear to limit the time to file a claim. The case involves a 2015 rear-end collision in Leyden Township where an uninsured driver struck a state snowplow. Carlos E. Garcia, the snowplow operator … Read more

Excavation sites can turn dangerous quickly when flooding occurs, especially in trenches between five and 15 feet deep where many accidents happen. A single hit to a water main or unmarked sewer line can flood a site fast, putting workers at risk and stopping the whole project. Tanner Webb, a construction underwriter at Central Insurance, … Read more