Why password reviews are crucial during employee exits

Password reviews during employee exits are critical to safeguard organizational security, ensure compliance, and maintain operational continuity. Below is a detailed explanation of why they are essential, drawing on insights from recent reports and best practices: 1. Prevent Unauthorized Access 2. Protect Sensitive Data 3. Ensure Regulatory Compliance 4. Mitigate Insider Threats 5. Address Credential … Read more

Insurers move to block coverage in Dude Products class action

Insurers Move to Block Coverage in Dude Products Class Action Lawsuit In a notable legal battle unfolding in 2025, Owners Insurance Company and Auto-Owners Insurance Company have filed a lawsuit in a Chicago federal court to avoid covering Dude Products, Inc. in a class action case. The class action, filed in California, claims that Dude … Read more

AXIS Capital posts higher Q2 net income with underwriting gains and insurance growth

AXIS Capital Reports Strong Q2 2025 Results with Higher Net Income and Insurance Growth Hamilton, Bermuda – July 30, 2025 — AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing robust growth in net income, driven by strong underwriting performance and significant gains in its insurance segment. … Read more

Travelers loses $27m battle over Maxus Metropolitan fire insurance claim

Travelers Loses $27M Battle Over Maxus Metropolitan Fire Insurance Claim in Landmark Ruling New York, NY – August 29, 2025 – In a significant victory for policyholders, Travelers Insurance Company has been ordered to pay $27 million to Maxus Metropolitan, LLC, following a protracted legal battle over a denied fire insurance claim stemming from a … Read more

Why Inspiration Is No Longer Enough for Employee Buy-In in 2025

By Workplace Trends AnalystPublished: July 20, 2025 In the evolving landscape of workplace dynamics, the traditional reliance on inspiration as a primary driver of employee buy-in—commitment to an organization’s vision, goals, and culture—has lost its edge. While inspirational leadership, rousing speeches, and compelling mission statements once sufficed to rally employees, the workforce of 2025 demands … Read more

‘Not Just a Tool – a Transformation’: How AI Is Rewriting the Insurance Playbook

July 7, 2025 The insurance industry, long perceived as a slow-moving giant tethered to legacy systems, is undergoing a seismic shift driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Far from being just another tool in the toolkit, AI is redefining how insurers operate, interact with customers, and manage risks, creating a more efficient, customer-centric, and innovative landscape. … Read more

StarStone seeks to dodge nursing home death claim after cancelation

StarStone Seeks to Dodge Nursing Home Wrongful Death Claim After Policy Cancellation In a bold legal maneuver, StarStone Specialty Insurance Company is attempting to extricate itself from a wrongful death lawsuit involving a fatal fall at an Illinois nursing home, arguing that its policy had already been canceled at the time of the incident. The … Read more

Dive In Festival 2025 kicks off to champion culture and talent in insurance

Dive In Festival 2025 Kicks Off to Champion Culture and Talent in Insurance In an era where the insurance industry grapples with talent shortages and evolving workplace dynamics, the Dive In Festival 2025 launches today, September 16, igniting a global conversation on fostering inclusive cultures that propel innovation and growth. Billed as the world’s largest … Read more

Big Beautiful Bill adds new strains to US healthcare | What brokers must watch

In the sweltering heat of a Washington summer, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 9, 2025, hailing it as “the biggest, most beautiful reform we’ve ever seen – tremendous for America.” Flanked by Republican leaders on the White House lawn, he promised it would “make healthcare great again” … Read more

Society of Actuaries CEO Greg Heidrich to retire after 18 years at helm

Society of Actuaries CEO Greg Heidrich Announces Retirement After 18 Years of Transformative Leadership After nearly two decades steering the world’s largest actuarial organization through growth and innovation, Greg Heidrich, CEO of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), plans to retire by summer 2026. This announcement marks the end of an era for the SOA, which … Read more