September 9, 2025
U.S. P&C Insurers Post $11.5 Billion Underwriting Profit in the First Half of 2025
Despite a slowdown in premium growth and a loss-heavy first quarter, the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry posted an underwriting profit of $11.5 billion in the first half of 2025, according to data from Verisk and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). The $11.5 billion profit surpassed the $3.8 billion underwriting profit in...
September 8, 2025
CMR Named in Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance
We’re proud to share that CMR Risk & Insurance Services has been named in Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance for 2025! This honor reflects our ongoing commitment to building a workplace culture where our people thrive. At CMR, we know that our strength comes from our team—their passion, expertise, and dedication...
September 2, 2025
CMR Makes the Inc. 5000 List – A Milestone Achievement
We’re proud to announce that CMR has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America! This prestigious honor reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion of our team and the trust placed in us by our clients and partners. What This Means for CMR Earning a place on the Inc....
Combatting Tech Neck
While not an official medical diagnosis, “tech neck” has become a familiar phrase in today’s workplace. As smartphones, laptops and tablets have become everyday tools, people spend more time hunched over screens. The result is a growing number of individuals who spend hours per day behind screens reporting stiffness, discomfort and pain in their neck...
August 27, 2025
Navigating Wet Weather and Walking Surfaces
Wet weather can create dangerous walking surfaces both indoors and outdoors, presenting serious slipping hazards for you and your co-workers. These surfaces may stem from various weather conditions, including heavy rain, snow, sleet, ice or hail. Fortunately, there are several steps that you can take to ensure safe walking surfaces when wet weather strikes on the...
August 26, 2025
OSHA Urges Safe Trench and Excavation Work Practices
Construction projects involving trench and excavation operations present life-threatening risks to employees. Following a recent series of trench collapses in the Midwest, OSHA has issued a trade release urging workplaces to take the necessary steps to protect workers from trenching and excavation hazards. With 11 trench-related fatalities reported in 2025 so far, employers must recognize...
August 21, 2025
Preparing for Open Enrollment: Common Questions and Answers
As open enrollment season approaches, it’s never too early to start preparing so that you can make educated choices on benefits enrollment for the upcoming year. This annual window offers the opportunity to enroll in, change or update coverage options such as health insurance, dental plans, and voluntary benefits like life and disability insurance. The...
August 19, 2025
October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. During this month, the public and private sectors work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. October 2025 marks the 22nd Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This month serves as a reminder that businesses must stay cybersecure to safeguard company data, protect customers’ personal information and ensure employee privacy. Here...
August 14, 2025
California’s Minimum Wage Rate to Increase on Jan. 1, 2026
On Aug. 1, 2025, the California Department of Finance (the Department) announced that the state hourly minimum wage will increase to $16.90 per hour on Jan. 1, 2026. The new rate will apply to all employers, regardless of how many individuals they employ. California’s Minimum Wage Rate California’s minimum wage rate is adjusted annually to...