On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed into law two important pieces of legislation, the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (Reduction Act) and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (Reporting Act). Both acts target easing the administrative and reporting burdens on health plan sponsors and
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the public from potentially dangerous consumer products. Recently, the CPSC announced recalls for several widely used products known to present serious fire hazards. These announcements have stirred concerns
In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, many organizations continue to rely on external consultancy firms or manually updated risk registers for conducting risk assessments. Although these approaches can bring a level of expertise or structure, they often prove to be expensive, slow to
Elon Musk has recently filed antitrust claims against OpenAI, challenging its transition to a for-profit organization. This move has garnered the support of U.S. antitrust regulators, including the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These regulatory bodies have
In today's highly regulated business landscape, companies are increasingly challenged by the elaborate web of regulatory requirements that must be navigated to maintain compliance. This is especially true in industries such as finance and healthcare, where the stakes are high, and the regulatory
The recent shifts in administrative law, driven by landmark Supreme Court decisions, have significantly altered the landscape of agency authority. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, there is a growing call for him to issue an executive order mandating federal agencies to
The catastrophe bond (cat bond) and insurance-linked securities (ILS) market experienced unprecedented growth in 2024, reaching a record-breaking $49.5 billion in outstanding market value. This remarkable achievement underscores the increasing reliance on capital markets by insurers and reinsurers
The successful debut of Silk Road Re Limited, a catastrophe bond sponsored by Taiping Reinsurance Company (Taiping Re), marks a groundbreaking moment in the company's risk management strategy. This remarkable bond issuance from Hong Kong not only underscores Taiping Re's ambitions in diversifying
Stone Ridge Asset Management, a New York-based alternative risk premia investment manager, has garnered significant attention for its exceptional performance and innovative approaches in the reinsurance and insurance-linked securities (ILS) markets. Under the leadership of CEO Ross Stevens, the
Munich Re, a global leader in the reinsurance market, has made headlines with the issuance of $64.5 million Series 2025-1 Class A notes through its Eden Re II 2025 sidecar. This marks the largest issuance of such notes by Munich Re since 2019, reflecting a significant milestone in the company's
