Quarterly insights on regulatory changes, market trends, catastrophe events, and industry developments affecting Wisconsin insurance agents
The Wisconsin insurance market changes rapidly. Our quarterly Industry Digests keep you informed about OCI regulatory updates, emerging products, fraud trends, AI developments, and market conditions — the same content that's available as CE credit courses!
Hurricane Melissa makes history as first Cat 5 to strike Jamaica, triggering a $150M catastrophe bond payout. Wisconsin celebrates 10th straight year of workers' comp rate decreases, but faces looming ACA premium crisis with increases of 39-85% for 2026. Plus: AI transforms claims processing, cyber market hits $16B, and an iPhone disappears inside a cow.
Record-breaking LA wildfires cause $40B in insured losses. M&A activity drops to lowest level since 2008 financial crisis. Major insurers Aflac and Allianz hit by sophisticated cyber attacks from Scattered Spider collective. Wisconsin OCI issues first-ever insurance fraud forfeiture. Plus: a burglar survives on dog food and wins $500K.
Embedded insurance market explodes to $210B with 35% annual growth projected. Wisconsin becomes 24th state to adopt NAIC AI bulletin. Wisconsin auto rates finally stabilize at 3% increase vs. 22% spike the prior year. "Agentic AI" emerges as the next frontier. Plus: satellite imagery leads to bizarre non-renewal dispute.
Commissioner Houdek issues landmark AI bulletin. M&A heats up with Gallagher's $13.45B AssuredPartners deal facing regulatory scrutiny. P&C carriers post best underwriting results since 2007. NAIC calls for elimination of Federal Insurance Office. Plus: four arrested in "Operation Bear Claw" for bear-costume fraud scheme.
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