Risk Management Magazine (11/25/2025)
In the current political climate, many companies have chosen to roll back their DEI programs due to pressure from the board, clients, customers or sponsors. However, a study by nonprofit Catalyst and New York University School of Law's Meltzer Center found that the decision to scale back these programs could have a downside for the business. For example, 77% of C-suite leaders said DEI programs are positively correlated with improved financial performance and 81% saw a positive correlation with stronger customer loyalty. In addition, 83% of C-suite leaders and 88% of legal leaders said that maintaining or expanding DEI programs is essential to mitigating key legal risks. As companies consider whether to retreat from or rebrand an organization-wide DEI program, they to assess their risk in four key areas.

Insurance Journal (12/1/2025)
Litigation funding faces investor pullback, regulatory hurdles and shrinking returns as firms pause fundraising, restructure portfolios and cut staff. Global legal changes and weak case outcomes raise doubts about profitability and long-term viability of the industry.

Insurance Journal (11/26/2025)
The industry posted record profitability with the lowest combined ratio in decades, driven by mild catastrophe losses and strong personal lines. Analysts warn future results may weaken as growth slows and severe events return, despite exceptional third-quarter underwriting gains.

CSO (11/25/2025)
Attackers deploy realistic fake update screens to trick users into running malicious commands, delivering LummaC2 and Rhadamanthys infostealers. Experts advise training employees to resist social engineering.

Insurance Edge (12/1/2025)
Global businesses face rising geopolitical instability, climate-driven disruptions and regulatory complexity. Clyde & Co advises prioritizing resilience strategies, cyber risk management and supply chain diversification to navigate uncertainty and safeguard operations.

Captive International (11/27/2025)
The AWS cloud outage exposed small firms’ heavy reliance on digital systems, halting e-commerce and health care operations. Losses mounted during the 15-hour downtime, highlighting fragile infrastructure. Experts urge risk management through microcaptive plans to cover gaps in traditional insurance.

Insurance Business (12/1/2025)
With the rising threat of weather events like floods, hail and wildfires experts urge businesses to assess vulnerabilities, adopt digital risk tools and implement proactive mitigation measures to secure coverage and improve resilience.

Strategic Risk (11/28/2025)
Global firms face rising exposure from shifting natural hazards driven by climate change and urbanization. Analysts stress integrating advanced modeling, resilience planning and cross-border collaboration to mitigate financial and operational impacts amid increasingly unpredictable environmental risks.

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