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Data Center Expansion Raises D&O Disclosure and Oversight Risks
Data center projects face shifting rules, power constraints and rising costs, putting board oversight and investor disclosures under pressure.
Trucordia Shifts From Brokerage Scale to Selective Acquisitions and Integration
After roughly 300 acquisitions, Trucordia is focusing on integration, targeted deals and tools that support client service as organic growth slows.
Cyberattacks on Supermarket Refrigeration Put Food Loss Risk in Focus
French supermarket refrigeration failures show how cyber incidents can disrupt physical operations and spoil inventory, underscoring the value of backup safeguards.
Workers Compensation Opioid Cuts Need Recovery Measures, Not Prescription Counts
Fewer opioid prescriptions mark progress, but workers compensation also needs timely, individualized measures of pain relief and function.
2026 Best Places to Work in Insurance: Winners and Employee Engagement Findings
Leavitt Group, Scott Insurance and Davidson & Associates lead the 2026 rankings, where top employers also posted stronger employee engagement scores.
holiCHIC’s $1.5 Million Seed Round Follows Nordstrom Breakthrough
After nearly a decade of bootstrapping, holiCHIC raised $1.5 million as sales rose 47%, aiming to turn retail momentum into planned growth.
Leadership Accountability Can Improve Team Reporting After Business Failures
Leaders who examine the conditions behind a mistake before assigning blame can surface problems earlier while still holding individuals accountable.
Kansas Appeals Court Reverses Menards Worker’s Medical Benefits Termination
The court ruled Menards acted 17 months after a future-care award, short of Kansas’ two-year threshold for presuming treatment was unnecessary.
Just Eat Pauses AI Menu Image Trial After Food Misfires
Just Eat has halted AI-generated menu pictures after images misrepresented British dishes, raising questions about their reliability for restaurant listings.
Munich Re Raises 2026 Earnings Forecast to €6.6 Billion After Nine-Month Growth
Munich Re’s nine-month profit rose 10.1% to €5.7 billion, prompting a higher full-year forecast despite a 14.9% third-quarter decline.
Appeals Court Upholds $8.5 Million of First Solar’s Zurich Verdict
The 11th Circuit upheld damages tied to three rain events, while sending two others back for a jury to assess Zurich’s conduct.
Broker Litigation and Falling Commercial Rates Lead Business Insurance’s Most-Read Stories
Readers focused on broker disputes, leadership changes and softer commercial insurance pricing in Business Insurance’s weekly top 10.
Insured Losses from Hurricane Isaias Estimated at $3.5 Billion by Moody’s RMS
Moody’s RMS projects insured losses from Hurricane Isaias at $3.5 billion, primarily from wind damage, with smaller contributions from flooding.
California Contractors Hit with $212,500 in Penalties Following Fatal Tunnel Incident
Two contractors face significant fines after a tunnel collapse in California resulted in one worker’s death and serious injuries to another.
Travelers Reports Modest Earnings Growth Amid Stable Commercial Insurance Prices
Travelers' third-quarter earnings rose 2% due to steady commercial insurance pricing and increased investment income, despite higher catastrophe losses.
Specialist Risk Group Opens Perth Office to Expand Australian Reach
Specialist Risk Group’s new Perth office extends its Australian presence and targets Western Australia’s energy, construction, agriculture and professional services sectors.
Specialty Insurers Navigate Uncertain AI Liability Landscape Without Exclusions
Specialty insurers are viewing AI risks as individual cases rather than blanket exclusions, prompting a market shift amid liability uncertainties.
Aon Appoints Chris Rafferty as Chief Integration Officer Amid Major Acquisition
Aon announces Chris Rafferty as chief integration officer, succeeding him with Steven Carleton as Chicago market leader, enhancing its strategic acquisition efforts.
Allianz Faces Legal Battle Over Igloo Cooler Injury Claims
A federal court ruled Allianz must defend Igloo against certain injury claims linked to cooler defects, despite some coverage exclusions.
Connecticut Enhances Workers' Compensation for Assault Victims in the Workplace
Connecticut's new law offers full wage replacement for workers injured in assaults on the job, benefiting teachers and healthcare workers.