Tech
February 10, 2026
Manufacturing Industry Trends to Watch in 2026
Although rising production demands and government funding have fueled widespread expansion and economic growth across the manufacturing industry in recent years, the sector is now facing a complex risk landscape. Between rapid digital transformation, evolving geopolitical forces and shifting labor demographics, the sector is contending with significant uncertainty. In the commercial insurance market, well-managed manufacturing...
September 2, 2025
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...
July 17, 2025
Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how small businesses operate, offering powerful tools to improve efficiency, strengthen security and enhance customer engagement. To adopt AI effectively, small business leaders must understand both its strategic advantages and potential pitfalls to make informed decisions that align with long-term objectives. This article explores the key benefits and risks...
February 6, 2025
Real Estate Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
The real estate sector consists of two categories: habitational and commercial. Habitational real estate pertains to residential properties, whereas commercial real estate refers to buildings utilized for business activities. This industry plays a key role in the economy, providing individuals with comfortable places to live and equipping businesses with adequate spaces to conduct their operations....
August 28, 2024
Generative AI Benefits and Risks
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) advances, corporate boards are increasingly leveraging its capabilities to improve several aspects of their organizations. However, these boards must understand how to use this tool properly in order to use it effectively in their operations. They must also carefully analyze and weigh the risks it presents; otherwise, they may be...
July 3, 2024
2024 Midyear Market Outlook: Cyber Insurance
Heightened claim frequency and severity have created a volatile cyber insurance market in recent years, with most policyholders facing ongoing premium increases. Fortunately, the segment experienced underwriting profitability in 2022, allowing conditions to soften in 2023. Yet, many insureds are still experiencing coverage restrictions, underwriting scrutiny and exclusions for certain losses. In 2024, a report...
January 3, 2024
Workplace Safety Technology From a Vendor’s Perspective
The evolving workplace and role of the worker are top of mind for workers’ compensation stakeholders. One of the rising industry concerns about the shifting workforce and workplace is the potential impact to the frequency and severity of on-the-job injuries. As part of its ongoing dialogue with workers’ compensation stakeholders around the country, NCCI is often asked...
August 16, 2023
The Tech that Could Shape the Future of Workplace Safety
While artificial intelligence, wearable tech and exoskeletons are not yet commonplace at every worksite, it is a very real possibility that these technologies, and a host of other emerging ones, will play critical roles in the future of work safety and workers’ compensation. To find out what technologies are making a difference, or showing the potential to...