Risk Management Magazine (5/16/2025)
In the 2020 election cycle, U.S. presidential and congressional candidates spent nearly $14 billion, and projections for 2024 suggest total spending exceeded $16 billion. On the heels of the most expensive political campaign season on record, the next election cycle has already begun, with many politicians already eyeing reelection while newcomers are preparing to jump into midterm races. Between such significant spending and the increasingly elaborate efforts of modern political campaigns, it is safe to say such operations are more complex—and risky—than ever before.

Insurance Journal (5/9/2025)
At RIMS RiskWorld, Antonio Albanese, Executive Vice President - Head of Surety at Nationwide, spoke about the risks artificial intelligence use poses to the insurance industry.

Insurance Insider US (5/7/2025)
Jack Kuhn, President of Westfield Specialty, discusses the shifting market cycles and changing landscape at RISKWORLD 2025.

PropertyCasualty360 (5/20/2025)
Severe weather across the central United States that included at least 70 tornadoes caused an estimated $9 billion to $11 billion in damage and economic loss.

Strategic Risk (5/15/2025)
Global companies are shifting from reactive disruption management to strategic resilience planning amid rising cyber threats, reputational risks, and board-level concerns, yet many still struggle with limited visibility, inadequate insurance coverage, and outdated risk management tools.

Carrier Management (5/20/2025)
Over 2.1 million Texas properties face flood exposure over the next 30 years, and urgent action is needed to close the protection gap.

Risk & Insurance (5/20/2025)
RIMS inducted risk management leaders Dr. Gert Cruywagen, Susan Meltzer, and Bradley Wood into its Risk Management Hall of Fame during a ceremony at RISKWORLD in Chicago.

Business Insurance (5/20/2025)
A.M. Best said that the removal of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather disaster database will make it harder for insurers to track secondary perils.

Insurance Business (5/19/2025)
Risk management has evolved from a compliance-focused role to a strategic function essential for business resilience and growth, requiring professionals to anticipate emerging threats, drive innovation, and bridge gaps between operational and executive risk perspectives.

RIMS President’s Message
There were so many memorable RISKWORLD moments. RIMS President Kristen Peed reflects on the tremendously successful conference that attracted nearly 11,000 risk professionals from around the world. The message also includes updates about new RIMS initiatives and upcoming opportunities built for the RIMS community to thrive.

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