S&P Global projects P&C underlying growth at -3.7% for H1 2026 as ML pricing models face their first soft-market test. Carrier-level data and reinsurance trends analyzed.
At least 21 health systems exited Medicare Advantage networks in 2026. Actuarial analysis of how provider departures reshape risk pools, utilization models, and premium bids.
By Beth · 13 min
Lloyd's Helix Consortium offers $75M transit limits for GPU and AI server cargo. Actuarial pricing analysis for an asset class with no loss history as hyperscaler capex hits $700B.
By Sarah · 11 min
Over 15,000 PFAS personal injury lawsuits in MDL 2873 expose why chain-ladder and BF methods fail. Exposure-based IBNR framework for GL actuaries.
By Sarah · 11 min
S&P Global confirms Progressive overtook State Farm as the largest U.S. auto insurer after 84 years. Analysis of the ML pricing engine and telematics data flywheel behind the crossover.
By Sarah · 12 min
LIMRA Q1 2026 annuity sales hit $104.6B for the 10th straight $100B quarter. AM Best flags reinsurance leverage at 328% and a two-notch credit quality decline in the reserve block.
By Maya · 14 min
Verisk elected McKinsey senior partner Pradip Patiath to its board on May 20, 2026, signaling a governance-level AI push as competition with Guidewire, CCC, and EXL intensifies.
By Shruti · 11 min
The ASB is revising ASOP No. 12 for the first time since 2005, addressing ML-driven risk classification, proxy discrimination, and expanded documentation. Analysis of 57 comment letters and regulatory impact.
By Shruti · 14 min
“At least 21 health systems exited Medicare Advantage networks in 2026. Actuarial analysis of how provider departures reshape risk pools, utilization models, and premium bids.— Beth, in today's edition
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