The insurance‑linked securities (ILS) market posted a historic 2025, with new issuance climbing to $24.7 billion and total outstanding notional near $60 billion. Capital inflows of $12.3 billion and a benign loss year drove a 13.5% compound annual growth rate since 2020, while diversification broadened beyond U.S. wind to include earthquake, cyber and wildfire risks. Pricing spreads compressed to post‑Hurricane Ian lows, yet the Swiss Re Cat Bond Total Return Index generated an 11.4% return for the year. The surge also saw first‑time sponsors from India, China and U.S. regional carriers entering the market.
Life‑science firms face heightened D&O liability as stock volatility spikes around clinical trial readouts and regulatory decisions. Shareholder lawsuits often begin with books‑and‑records demands that probe whether public statements matched internal knowledge. The article stresses disciplined, consistent disclosure and early...
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IASA) Xchange 2026 will convene June 7‑9 in New Orleans, bringing together insurance finance, risk, technology and executive leaders. The agenda spotlights NAIC and broader regulatory updates, practical tactics for stronger financial reporting, and operational...
Hinterland Insurance, a niche MGA focused on hard-to-place risks, announced two senior leadership appointments. Evan Krozy joins as Chief Underwriting Officer, while Kristine Harding becomes Executive Vice President of Commercial Package and Property, reporting to Krozy. Both bring decades of...
Denmark remains the world’s most resilient business environment in the 2026 FM Resilience Index, which evaluates 130 countries across 18 risk factors. The report highlights a sharp rise in cybersecurity rankings, with Denmark, the Netherlands and Spain climbing up to...
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP) remains a federal backstop that only pays after a U.S. government certification, and to date no claim has ever been certified. Its coverage is limited to U.S. locations, a minimum loss threshold, and a...
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance provides a broad suite of commercial property, casualty, professional liability, and specialty lines tailored for high‑risk sectors, including life sciences. The insurer underwrites policies on the paper of Berkshire Hathaway’s National Indemnity group, which carries an...
Extreme heat in the United States hit record levels in 2025, driving a sharp rise in heat‑related occupational deaths and injuries. OSHA has extended its National Emphasis Program and proposed a new heat‑injury rule, while several states already enforce stricter...
The A&E professional liability market recorded its fifth consecutive year of premium growth in 2025, yet claim severity surged, with 60% of insurers reporting larger loss payouts. Defense costs now dominate, driven by aggressive litigation and rising counsel fees. While...
New York enacted a sweeping workers’ compensation amendment in December 2024 that allowed any employee to claim compensation for “extraordinary work‑related stress,” but the law was repealed less than a year later due to vague definitions and fear of claim...
The CPCU Society’s In2Risk 2026 conference will take place in Las Vegas from October 19‑21, featuring the theme “High Stakes. Smart Strategies.” Organizers are accepting educational session proposals from any professional until March 6, with topics ranging from AI and predictive...
Insurance firms face over $100 billion in annual natural‑disaster losses, prompting a shift toward predict‑and‑prevent technologies. While IoT sensors, fortified building standards, and AI‑driven flood detection are gaining traction, the article highlights a less‑visible opportunity in the cold‑chain supply‑chain. Technova Industries...
The mental health crisis is evolving, prompting insurers to reassess risk strategies. Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) highlights a multi‑faceted approach, offering product‑specific resources, alliances, and services such as safety program development, site audits, and interactive web‑based training. These capabilities aim...
Origami Risk hosted an on‑demand webinar titled “Using RMIS as a Strategic Enabler,” highlighting how risk leaders can turn risk‑management information systems (RMIS) data into better business decisions. The session detailed the platform’s ability to aggregate insurance, safety, and claims...
WTW’s 2026 crisis‑management review shows a sharp rise in politically motivated threats in 2025, with U.S. incidents accounting for two‑thirds of the global surge. Despite active‑assailant attacks and high‑profile assassinations, the U.S. terrorism insurance market softened, delivering average premium cuts...