New study highlights the impact of extreme heat on workplace injuries and supports calls for national safety standards
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Annual Report on the Insurance Industry: Key Findings from the Federal Insurance Office
The report provides a detailed analysis of the insurance sector’s financial performance during 2024, including the life and health (L&H) and property and casualty (P&C) sectors, and more.
Cyber Insurance Market Expands Even as Global Rates Decline
Two recent studies released on October 23, 2025, highlight contrasting trends in the global cyber insurance sector — a rapidly expanding market alongside falling premium rates.
Coterie Expands “Manage My Risk” Program with Addition of Bluevine
Coterie Insurance, a tech-enabled managing general agent (MGA) specializing in property and casualty coverage for small businesses, announced the addition of Bluevine to its Coterie Applications’ Manage My Risk program. Bluevine is the largest small business banking platform in the U.S., and its inclusion aims to make digital banking and financial tools more accessible to… Continue reading Coterie Expands “Manage My Risk” Program with Addition of Bluevine
Hurricane Melissa Live Update: Storm Weakens After Striking Cuba and Jamaica
The storm, which has been blamed for more than 30 deaths across Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, made landfall in Cuba early Wednesday morning as an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 hurricane.
Health Insurance Premium Increases Expected as Tax Credit Enhancements Expire
These enhancements have helped more than 20 million people afford marketplace coverage and contributed to record-low uninsured rates.
Amwins Launches Cyber+ Proprietary Cyber Insurance for SMEs
Amwins, a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has announced the launch of Cyber+, an exclusive proprietary cyber insurance product designed to offer enhanced protection and stability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Annuity Customer Satisfaction Declines Amid Digital and Onboarding Challenges
The study shows overall satisfaction fell by six points year over year (on a 1,000-point scale), largely due to issues experienced by newer clients and limitations in digital tools.
Cyber Breaches Go Unreported as AI-Driven Threats Surge, 2025 Report Finds
A new study reveals that nearly half of cybersecurity leaders failed to report material breaches to their organizations’ boards in the past year, underscoring growing challenges in transparency and risk management.
Commissioner Lara Introduces Long-Term Solvency Regulation to Protect Californians’ Financial Future
California’s insurance commissioner has announced a new regulation designed to strengthen the state’s financial resilience amid growing risks from climate change, cybersecurity threats, and emerging technologies.