October/November 2025
COVER STORY
Rates stabilize ahead of expected boom tied to data center projects, but claims costs remain a threat
NEWS ANALYSIS
Reintegrating an employee who has experienced a compensable mental injury into the workplace is a complex process that requires the same treatment, communication and claims management strategies used for all workers compensation cases, with one main difference: subjectivity.
Employers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to speed up hiring processes, such as resume screening, but human oversight remains essential to prevent unintentional discrimination.
The explosive growth in satellite launches and low-earth orbit operations has yet to translate into similar gains in the satellite insurance market.
Insurers are seeking to grow their books of business in a market where property and specialty rates are falling but prices for major liability lines keep rising.
SPECIAL REPORT
Cyberattacks that cause physical damage to property, such as equipment breakdowns and fires, are relatively infrequent but can leave policyholders with gaps in coverage.
Adverse development for past-year casualty losses is shaping the environment for reinsurance buyers as they head toward Jan. 1 renewals.
RESEARCH & RANKINGS
DEPARTMENTS
As the energy sector undergoes a transformative shift toward modernized, secure and sustainable systems, it faces a dual challenge: safeguarding critical infrastructure from cyber threats while using artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and resilience.
Technology is reshaping daily routines, including how we check in for flights, check out at grocery stores and drive cars. But to get the most out of technology, people need to be part of the process.
Rising court awards and settlements have become a huge issue for the insurance and risk management sector, regularly cited as the principal cause of continued increases in liability insurance premiums, particularly for commercial auto rates.
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