Risk Management Magazine (9/12/2026)
According to a survey by Pie Insurance, the most common injuries experienced by workers at U.S. small businesses were mental health-related (22%), followed by slips, trips and falls (20%) and cuts, lacerations and punctures (18%).

Insurance Journal (1/20/2026)
State officials and industry groups back a proposal to eliminate the federal oversight office, restoring state control. The measure adds a national representative role and a state representative with voting rights on the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

CSO (1/21/2026)
Attackers increasingly exploit weaknesses in third‑party providers, demonstrated by recent breaches involving major retailers, SaaS platforms and enterprise software. Experts urge CISOs to take a stronger role in vendor oversight and ask targeted security questions to reduce exposure.

Canadian Underwriter (1/19/2026)
The recent system caused about $90 million in insured losses, far below the 2021 disaster. Faster movement limited damage, though communities still faced evacuations, outages and infrastructure impacts, reinforcing calls for stronger resilience measures.

Carrier Management (1/20/2026)
Investigators are probing infrastructure or equipment failure after derailed carriages struck an oncoming train, with warnings of prior track deterioration. The case underscores risks from worn components, insufficient detection and reliance on timely inspections. The tragedy highlights vulnerabilities in high‑speed rail safety and maintenance oversight.

Captive International (1/20/2026)
Severe atmospheric outbreaks now generate the highest insured losses this century. Rising event frequency and intensity are reshaping global financial exposure. Expanded coverage still leaves major gaps, highlighting the need for stronger resilience measures and improved capital strategies.

Reuters (1/19/2026)
A new tariff agreement strengthens cooperation on chips and AI between the countries, lowering duties, enabling major investment and expanding manufacturing, while offering preferential treatment for semiconductor firms and fostering deeper bilateral tech collaboration.

Property Casualty 360. (1/20/2026)
Businesses are smoothing out the risks of unpredictable weather phenomena with trigger‑based coverage to receive fast, predictable payouts after severe conditions. Parametric insurance helps offset financial losses when traditional policies exclude certain events or delay compensation.

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The Global Specialty Emerging Underwriter Program for Summer Associates is designed to prepare college students for the specialty insurance market.  Summer Associates will participate in a program that provides a combination of general insurance and business specific learning with job shadowing, systems training as well as participation in marketing calls and events. Associates will have networking opportunities with Global Specialty leadership and work with their summer cohort on team projects focused on real business needs.

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The Risk Control Trainee, working under direct supervision, is responsible to acquire knowledge, experience, skills, and business acumen in the assigned area. The role completes educational, work, and relationship building experiences and participates and engages in all assignments/experiences, soliciting feedback regarding performance, and closing gaps in his/her knowledge, skills, and business acumen. In addition, the role also establishes a strong foundation by building relationships and identifying resources that will help them in their career.

Greenwood Village, Colorado
The Global Specialty Emerging Underwriter Program for Summer Associates is designed to prepare college students for the specialty insurance market.  Summer Associates will participate in a program that provides a combination of general insurance and business specific learning with job shadowing, systems training as well as participation in marketing calls and events. Associates will have networking opportunities with Global Specialty leadership and work with their summer cohort on team projects focused on real business needs.