Gen Z Workers Use AI for Benefits Advice as Medical Costs Rise
The Hartford says younger workers are turning to tools like ChatGPT during open enrollment as medical costs, inflation and benefit confusion increase pressure on household budgets.
May 11
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Allstate’s $925 Million Storm Loss Highlights Growing Severe Convective Storm Crisis
Severe convective storms are generating record insured losses across the United States, forcing carriers to rethink underwriting, catastrophe modeling, and homeowner pricing strategies.
May 11
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Canvas Data Breach Hits Universities, K-12 Districts During Final Exam Season
The cyberattack on Instructure’s Canvas platform disrupted exams, exposed user data, and triggered lawsuits as schools and insurers assess fallout from a major education-sector cyber event.
May 11
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Global Insurance Market Stays Soft as Claims Complexity and Geopolitical Risks Rise
Abundant capacity and lower pricing persist, but adjusters face growing challenges from geopolitical conflicts, social inflation, and complex multi-line claims.
May 5
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Cyber Claim Severity Doubles as AI Attacks and Privacy Lawsuits Drive Losses
Chubb’s 2026 report shows fewer cyber claims for large U.S. businesses, but far higher losses tied to AI-enabled attacks, ransomware, privacy litigation, and supply-chain disruptions.
May 5
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Legacy Insurance Systems Drive Claims Delays and Rising Costs
New research shows manual workflows, long system timelines, and fragmented platforms are increasing claim handling costs and reducing operational control.
April 30
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Insurance Claims AI Requires Strong Governance and Human Oversight
AI can speed up claims processing, but without clear controls, it can amplify errors, increase exposure, and create regulatory risk for insurers.
April 30
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
People Risk 2026 Report: Workforce Trends Driving Insurance Claims Exposure
New data shows how AI gaps, cyber behavior, labor shortages, and employee stress are driving higher claims frequency, severity, and operational risk.
April 30
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Technology
Electronic Key Fob Fraud Scheme Drives Multi-State Auto Theft Ring Indictments
Suspects used electronic devices to reprogram key fobs, moving stolen vehicles across states and into international markets.
April 28
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
District Of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Cannabis Rescheduling Drives New Insurance Capacity but Raises Compliance Risks
Federal reclassification improves financial outlook for medical marijuana operators but leaves insurers navigating complex compliance and liability risks.
April 28
Excess & Surplus Lines
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Cargo Theft Losses Hold at $131M Despite Fewer Incidents in Q1 2026
Fewer incidents mask rising claim complexity as organized crime groups use impersonation and target high-resale goods across major logistics hubs.
April 28
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Distracted Driving Expands Risk for Trucking Fleets as Claims Costs Surge
Expanding in-cab distractions, fatigue, and litigation trends are increasing claim severity and underwriting scrutiny for commercial fleets.
April 28
Auto
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Coastal Flood Risk Study Identifies Top U.S. Cities Facing Severe Property Loss
Machine learning analysis shows millions of properties and residents exposed, with extreme damage risk concentrated in dense coastal markets.
April 24
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
New York
South Carolina
Why Claims Speed Fails Without Trustworthy Medical Record Review
Speed gains mean little if claim decisions cannot be explained and defended. Adjusters need structured workflows, not just more tools.
April 20
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
RiskStream and Hashgraph Launch Shared Property Data Platform for Insurance
RiskStream partners with Hashgraph to reduce duplicate data collection and improve property risk verification across the insurance ecosystem.
April 20
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
