2+ week, 13+ hour ago  (618+ words) Global stability is entering a new phase defined less by formal declarations of war and more by ambiguous, deniable and strategically choreographed tactics that sit between peace and armed conflict, or so-called "grey-zone aggression," according to a report from the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (443+ words) Talcott Resolution Life Inc. plans to eliminate 101 positions by the end of April, adding to a wave of insurance layoffs across the US as the life and annuity sector sheds jobs even while broader industry hiring holds steady. The layoffs,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (468+ words) Canadian commercial insurance rate increases continued to lose momentum in Q4 2025, in line with a broader softening of commercial markets globally and in Canada, according to new data from Applied Systems. The latest Applied Commercial Index recorded an overall average renewal…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (546+ words) Insurers rely on two main revenue streams: premiums and investment income from reserves. With lower cash rates, yields on fixed-income assets decline, eroding one of the industry's traditional profit cushions. A senior counsel at one major insurer, speaking to Insurance…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (213+ words) By Camille Joyce Lisay As global supply chains remain under pressure, Australian businesses are facing escalating risks that could threaten operations and profitability. New insights highlight how both international and domestic factors " from geopolitical tensions and extreme weather to port…...

8+ mon, 5+ day ago  (273+ words) Commercial insurance rates across the United States increased by 2.8% during the second quarter of 2025, representing a slight decrease from the 3% rate hike recorded in the first quarter, according to data released by Novatae Risk Group. Commercial auto insurance experienced the…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (482+ words) Speaking at the GITEX Asia 2025 conference, Pedro Uria-Recio, Chief Data and AI Officer at CIMB Group, warned that without deliberate strategy, the AI boom risks sidelining vulnerable segments of the workforce. "There is a huge wave of change, and unfortunately,…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (340+ words) Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are rippling through global markets, with Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers warning that the economic fallout could weigh on both inflation and growth. The warning follows a surge in oil prices triggered by Israeli…...

11+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (753+ words) Manufacturing mistakes can cost more than materials The resurgence of US-based manufacturing, supported by government incentives and reshoring efforts, is bringing renewed focus to risk mitigation strategies. "Longer supply chains, technology integration and detailed production processes continue to increase the…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (476+ words) "Risk professionals are expected to mitigate threats, identify opportunities, and drive innovation," Gaffigan said. "This includes spotting asymmetries " where focused, strategic bets might produce ... Vince Gaffigan, executive vice president and director of risk consulting at Lockton, addressed the increased complexity…...