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Gallagher Survey Highlights Rising AI Adoption and Ongoing Risks

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The survey shows that companies are expanding AI use in key operational areas while continuing to navigate risks related to data protection, misinformation, and legal exposure.

CPSC Announces Nationwide Recalls of Amazon-Sold Products Over Serious Safety Risks

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced multiple nationwide recalls involving products sold on Amazon.com due to risks of serious injury or death. The recalled items include Vive Health Bed Rails, Huaker Magnetic Balls and Rods Sets, JJGoo LED Balloon Lights, and SAMIT Youth Multi-Purpose Helmets. The CPSC stated that each product violates applicable… Continue reading CPSC Announces Nationwide Recalls of Amazon-Sold Products Over Serious Safety Risks

Travelers Sues Erie Over Coverage Priority in Construction Injury Case

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Two established insurers are facing off in federal court over a familiar coverage question: which policy responds first.

California Bill Would Require Insurers to Cover Fire-Resistant Homes Beginning in 2028

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SB 1076, introduced by state Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, D-Alhambra, would mandate that insurers provide coverage to homes that comply with wildfire-safety standards adopted by the insurance commissioner.

US Medical Reinsurance Market Rebalances as Capacity Shifts

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Three major reinsurers have recently signaled their exit from the US medical reinsurance market, marking a structural shift in the sector.

Winter Storm Hernando Brings Blizzard Conditions and Record Snowfall to the Northeast

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The system intensified rapidly into a bomb cyclone, producing heavy snowfall, high winds, power outages, and coastal flooding.

Best’s Market Segment Report: US P/C Industry Posts Strong 2025 Results

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Improved pricing and higher investment income supported results, while carriers continued to manage persistent claim cost pressures and liability-driven volatility.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Expands Life Sciences Practice With Dedicated Leadership Team

The expansion strengthens Liberty Mutual’s ability to deliver multi-line products and services designed to scale with life sciences companies from research and development through established market presence.

Forests May Play Larger Role in Flood Risk Than Previously Measured, Study Finds

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Researchers emphasize that land cover in headwaters affects how often large floods occur downstream and how severe they become.

INSTANDA and ServiceNow Announce Integrated Insurance Solution

INSTANDA, a global provider of AI-enabled no-code insurance policy administration solutions, announced an integrated offering with ServiceNow to deliver the digital strength and flexibility insurers need in a fast-changing market. As a ServiceNow Build Partner, INSTANDA developed an integrated solution that supports accelerated digital transformation. The offering eliminates legacy constraints and enables rapid product innovation.… Continue reading INSTANDA and ServiceNow Announce Integrated Insurance Solution