Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who served for 34 years before retiring in 2010, says the country is experiencing a “crisis of character.” His latest book, “On Character: Choices that Define a Life,” is a deeply personal exploration on the idea of character and what he believes defines it.
About one out of every four women in the United States aren’t up-to-date on their cervical cancer screenings, which is about 21 million women. Teal Health received FDA approval for the first cervical cancer test that can be conducted at home. Teal Health CEO Kara Egan and Dr. Celine Gounder discuss the potential impact.
Ivans, a division of Applied Systems, has reported a year over year increase in average premium renewal rates across all major commercial lines of business, except for Workers’ Compensation which experienced a decrease in April. Month over month, General Liability, Commercial Property, and Umbrella experienced increases in premium renewal rate change, while Commercial Auto, BOP […]
DWF, a provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced the appointment of Kathleen Buck as President of its US claims team within the Claims Management and Adjusting (CMA) division. With a wealth of experience in the insurance sector, Buck has a strong background in claims management. She previously served as Vice President of […]
Catastrophic risk modelling software provider KatRisk has acquired Gamma, a location intelligence and property-level risk assessment firm. According to KatRisk, the acquisition strengthens its commitment to innovation, enhances its technical expertise, and expands its global footprint. KatRisk plans to integrate Gamma’s capabilities in property-level visualisation to deliver intuitive map-based risk insights, dynamic dashboards, and advanced spatial […]
A new survey from NEXT Insurance, a digital insurtech company focused on serving small businesses, reveals that economic pressures remain intense for entrepreneurs heading into 2025. The findings, drawn from a sample of 500 small business owners across the United States, show that inflation and labor shortages continue to be the most pressing issues. The […]
Home insurance group Hippo, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reporting year-on-year revenue growth of 30% to $110 million, with net loss increasing by $12 million to $48 million, with the Los Angeles wildfires contributing $45 million. Despite the wildfires’ impact, the company’s Insurance-as-a-Service (IaaS) revenue grew 91% year-over-year. This […]
MAPFRE, a Spanish insurer and insurance group in Latin America, has become the first IBEX 35-listed company to introduce a formal set of principles for the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). The company has launched its Manifesto for a Humanistic, Ethical, and Responsible AI, outlining its commitment to developing AI solutions that […]
A new PwC report on non-life insurance run-off deals has revealed that in Q1 2025, 8 acquirers publicly announced 11 deals, 9 of which disclosed transferred reserves totalling nearly $1bn, with the UK and Ireland dominating by accounting for 9 of these deals, reflecting the sustained momentum of legacy activity in the region after a […]
