Risk Management Magazine (4/21/2026)
Ask many corporate leaders about the foundation for their organization’s success with artificial intelligence and they will likely talk about using the latest models with the most sophisticated algorithms to generate “game-changing” insights. However, this laser focus on choosing the best AI model is flawed.

CSO (4/20/2026)
Threat actors are exploiting Microsoft Teams' external access feature to impersonate IT helpdesk staff and persuade employees to grant remote control of their devices, Microsoft disclosed. The "cross-tenant helpdesk impersonation" technique bypasses traditional phishing defenses by operating within trusted communication channels and relies on user-approved access rather than malware. Analysts say the shift reflects social engineering expanding into real-time collaboration platforms, making impersonation more convincing than email-based attacks.

Carrier Management (4/22/2026)
Drought in the contiguous U.S. has reached record levels for this time of year, with more than 61% of the Lower 48 states in moderate to exceptional drought — including 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West. NOAA's Palmer Drought Severity Index hit its highest March level since records began in 1895, trailing only Dust Bowl months in 1934. Meteorologists warn the conditions point to an elevated wildfire season, stressed western water supplies and rising food prices.

Reinsurance News (4/20/2026)
Geopolitical tensions tied to the Iran conflict are driving increased state-linked cyber activity and demand for coverage, but the soft cyber insurance market is likely to persist absent a major systemic loss, Morningstar DBRS said. The April 2026 U.S. cyber reinsurance renewal season saw rate reductions of roughly 30%, with combined ratios averaging around 70% in 2024, reflecting strong profitability and improved policyholder risk controls.

Strategic Risk (4/21/2026)
Captive cell solutions are rapidly becoming the default risk transfer structure for mid-sized multinationals, driven by dissatisfaction with slow policy issuance, manual workflows, and limited control over capital, according to MSIG Europe's chief markets officer. Speaking at the Axco Global Insurance Summit, Alexander Mahnke said captives allow businesses to demonstrate insurability in areas where traditional markets are hesitant, while reshaping expectations around control, transparency, and execution speed.

Insurance Journal (4/22/2026)
Chubb posted Q1 2026 net income of $2.3 billion, up 74% year over year, as pretax net catastrophe losses fell to $500 million from $1.6 billion in Q1 2025. P/C underwriting income rose to $1.8 billion and consolidated net premiums written climbed 10.7% to $14 billion. CEO Evan Greenberg said the company actively reduced large-account property exposures amid softening market conditions.

Canadian Underwriter (4/21/2026)
Canada's federal government continues working with insurers, provinces and territories on a national flood insurance program, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says, with progress updates sparse since the original commitment three years ago. IBC is urging governments to limit development in high-risk flood zones, noting that 62% of Canadians report no concern about flood risk despite flooding being the country's costliest natural disaster.

Business Insurance (4/22/2026)
The regulations are proliferating with Virginia the latest to pass a law requiring heat standards. States are reacting to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's push for a standard with its renewed emphasis on inspections and prioritizing complaints.

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AI is no longer experimental—it’s embedded across functions, teams, and vendors, often outpacing governance. Yet only 25% of organizations have full visibility into employee AI use, leaving most to make decisions with incomplete data. The risks are already material: AI-related data breaches, policy violations, regulatory scrutiny, and legal claims have all been reported in the past year. The AI Oversight Gap draws on research from 800+ GRC, audit, and IT leaders across four countries to reveal where governance is failing—and how to fix it. Learn where visibility breaks down, assess your maturity, and build a governance roadmap that keeps pace with AI. 

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USG is a national wholesale insurance broker and managing general agent (MGA), operating in all 50 states with access to over 400 markets. We are consistently recognized as a top MGA and workplace, with a strong focus on collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our underwriting and operations team. This role provides hands-on exposure to the insurance industry, including support, policy processing, and day-to-day operations.

Houston, Texas
We are seeking a highly motivated Data Science Intern who is interested in exploring data, experimenting with modeling approaches, and developing analytical solutions that influence business decisions. You will support the Advanced Analytics team by performing exploratory data analysis (EDA), data engineering, feature engineering, and statistical modeling to identify, prioritize, and explore predictive features for insurance loss modeling. The role will involve collaboration with stakeholders from the underwriting, pricing, and operations departments to ensure that data products align with business needs.

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We are seeking enthusiastic individuals for an entry-level trainee position. This role is designed to provide the foundational knowledge needed for a successful career in auto claims adjusting. Over time, you will have the opportunity to grow your technical expertise and advance into more complex claim handling responsibilities.