Archives for September 2026

As PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” become the focus of growing contamination and personal injury claims, insurers are facing questions about whether the resulting liabilities could rival those created by asbestos. With lawsuits expanding beyond chemical manufacturers … [Read more...] about Worse Than Asbestos? – 09/29/2026

South Carolina regulators are seeking to take control of Atlantic Coast Life Insurance, alleging that the company’s high risk investments could threaten the retirement income of thousands of policyholders. The company disputes the allegations and says it remains financially … [Read more...] about SC regulators file to take over Charleston insurance companies, alleging high-risk debts – 09/18/2026

As AI continues to drive the rapid expansion of data centers, insurers are looking at both the opportunity and the risks that come with protecting this growing infrastructure. These facilities require major investments and face exposures ranging from property damage and power … [Read more...] about Insurers Ponder Premium Potential From Data Centers but Risks Loom Large – 09/11/2026

Dr. Robert Hartwig joined the Travelers Institute’s Wednesdays with Woodward for a discussion on the economic forces shaping the property and casualty insurance industry. Hartwig shared his perspective on the current state of the P&C market and examined how interest rates, … [Read more...] about P&C Insurance Market Outlook, Insights and Emerging Trends – 09/09/2026

As AI becomes more common in finance and insurance, many people are wondering what it could mean for jobs in the industry. Dr. Robert Hartwig, director of the Risk and Uncertainty Management Center at the University of South Carolina, says insurance has faced similar concerns … [Read more...] about As finance and insurance lose jobs, AI gets most (but not all) of the blame – 09/07/2026