Insurance Business America

08/05/2025

Nautilus Insurance is asking a federal court to declare it has no duty to defend a contractor in a $1 million construction injury lawsuit, citing a "worker exclusion" in its policy.

Nautilus Insurance tells a federal court it shouldn't have to defend a contractor in a $1 million construction injury lawsuit - pointing to a worker exclusion in its policy

08/04/2025

A new Deloitte report predicts that global AI insurance premiums will reach US$4.8 billion within the next seven years.

New report predicts big boom – and soon

08/04/2025

: A panel of top insurance executives shares strategies for making careers in the industry more attractive to Gen Z. The discussion features insights from Irina Simpson (Gallagher Bassett), Tom Iorio (Nationwide), Olga Collins (Zurich), Darren Tasker (Allianz Commercial), Maurizio Castelli (Brokerlink), and Katie McGrath (Swiss Re).

Executives share the strategies that help insurance firms connect with Gen Z values

08/04/2025

The manufacturing sector is facing new risks from AI-driven errors, cyber threats, and supply chain instability.

According to Amwins' Charles Grodecki and Megan North, these emerging risks are making Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage essential for manufacturers to protect against financial losses.

Learn what retail agents need to know to advise their manufacturing clients in this evolving market.

Amwins breaks down the emerging risks that are making E&O coverage essential for this sector

08/04/2025

Insurance Business Reveals 2025's Top 5-Star Technology and Service Providers! 🌟

The insurance industry has spoken, recognizing an elite group of 22 global technology and service providers for their excellence in a landscape increasingly shaped by generative AI and a push for customization.

Insights from commentators at InsurTech Consulting and Alchemy Crew Ventures are also included.

Among the 22 companies earning the prestigious five-star rating are:
USA: Vertafore
Australia: AutoGrab
Canada: Cognition+

For a complete list of all 22 winners and a detailed look at the features brokers deemed most important, access the full global 5-star technology and service providers report now.

https://hubs.la/Q03zvS9H0

08/01/2025

🎥 Missed it? Catch the replay!

Our powerful panel, Reverse Mentorship Reloaded: Learning Across Generations to Drive Change in Insurance, is now available to watch on demand!

Hear from these inspiring voices who are reshaping how mentorship works across generations:
👤 Merial Brown – Director, Operations, Berkley Select
👤 Ally Cox – Managing Director, The Hartford
👤 Nicole Hackney – Team Leader, Business Operations, Farm Mutual Re
👤 Sarah Stadler – Commercial Lines Underwriting Supervisor, SECURA Insurance
🎙️ Moderated by Susan Froman – Strategic Growth Officer, Bridge Specialty Group

From leadership shifts to bridging generational gaps, this session is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.

📺 View the full recording now: https://hubs.la/Q03zZ56Y0

Brought to you by the Women in Insurance Mentorship Network
Sponsored by Sovereign Insurance

08/01/2025

Jord Oostrom, chief commercial officer for Aon in the Middle East, explains how the instability in the region is driving up energy costs, straining supply chains, and putting pressure on the marine insurance market.

As regional tensions surge, brokers must help clients navigate rising risks, delays, and premiums

08/01/2025

The rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is creating a significant challenge for the insurance industry.

According to Randy Hodge, COO of FM Global, the growing scale and complexity of these facilities are creating a capacity gap and demanding new, specialized coverage that traditional insurance struggles to provide.

Carrier capacity and coverage models face a critical test as mega-complexes rise

08/01/2025

: Natalie Kenny from WTW and Megan Remley from Lockton discuss the latest in construction insurance, focusing on the impact of tariffs.

This crucial panel breaks down how tariffs are reshaping construction projects and insurance needs, offering strategies for navigating the evolving risk landscape.

Execs from WTW and Lockton break down the latest developments in construction insurance

08/01/2025

Insurance Business America is seeking nominations for its 12th annual Hot 100 list, which recognizes influential figures in commercial insurance.

Nominations are now open for Insurance Business America's 2026 Hot 100

07/31/2025

According to Brian Cohen, CEO of Arden Insurance Services, many carriers avoid this unique market, but his company has built deep expertise and leverages technology to navigate the complexities and find opportunity.

Residential condo associations pose outsized risks that deter many insurers

07/31/2025

Jason Griffith, CEO of Legacy Risk Solutions, and Matt Wells, President of Legacy Risk, lead the newly merged company as it builds scale while maintaining a community-focused, generalist foundation.

Firm is confident that community-driven, full-service brokerages still have a place