In a world increasingly shaped by climate extremes, geopolitical instability, and economic volatility, the latest Global Assessment Report (GAR) 2025 from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) delivers a stark but vital message.
Author: Maria Valdez Haubrich
Key Rental Car Insurance Trends to Watch in 2025
A recent report released by CarInsurent has highlighted significant developments in rental car insurance claims, presenting a snapshot of how the sector is evolving in 2025.
Addressing the Personal Cyber Protection Gap: A Look at Recent Findings
Personal cyber insurance is gaining attention as digital threats become more widespread and impactful.
Ryan Specialty Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire J.M. Wilson
Ryan Specialty, a leading international specialty insurance firm, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the business of J.M. Wilson Corporation.
HUB International Acquires Wycoff Insurance in Washington
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, has announced that it has acquired the assets of Wycoff Insurance Agency, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Markel and Insurate Collaborate to Advance AI-Driven Workers’ Compensation Solutions
Markel Insurance announced a strategic collaboration with insurtech firm Insurate to enhance underwriting and risk management in the middle-market workers’ compensation sector.
Amazon and State Farm Reach Confidential Settlement in Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Amazon.com Inc. has settled a patent infringement lawsuit filed by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. The case has now been dismissed with prejudice, according to a filing in Delaware federal court.
Travelers Unveils 2025 Injury Impact Report Highlighting Key Workforce Trends
The Travelers Companies, Inc. has released its 2025 Injury Impact Report, showing that while injury rates have declined since the pandemic, related costs continue to rise across more than 2.6 million claims.
Widespread Financial Anxiety in the U.S. Hits New Highs, Especially Among Younger Generations
A new national study conducted by Northwestern Mutual reveals that financial uncertainty is significantly impacting the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of Americans.
Pet Insurance Claims Help Predict Human Disease Outbreaks, New Study Finds
A new study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports reveals that data from pet insurance claims can serve as an early warning system for disease outbreaks in humans, potentially offering a one-year lead time before illnesses appear in people.
