Commercial insurers are entering the second half of 2026 from a position of financial strength, even as inflation, geopolitical instability…
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Contractor Fraud Risks Escalate After Tornadoes and Severe Storms Strike Illinois
Illinois homeowners and business owners recovering from weeks of destructive weather are being urged to stay alert for contractor fraud…
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New York Unveils Landmark Reform to Expand Medical Access for Injured Workers
New York is moving to broaden access to medical treatment for injured employees through a major overhaul of its workers’…
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Tennessee Enacts Broad Workers’ Compensation Reforms as New Laws Take Effect
Tennessee has introduced a series of legislative changes that reshape several aspects of its workers’ compensation system, with most provisions…
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Washington State Raises Workers’ Compensation Penalties to Reflect Inflation
Businesses, self-insured employers and other participants in Washington State’s workers’ compensation system will face higher financial penalties for violations beginning…
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U.S. Property/Casualty Insurers Post Best Results in Ten Years, Fueled by Pricing Discipline and Tech Gains
The U.S. property/casualty insurance sector wrapped up 2025 with its strongest financial performance in a decade, as sustained rate increases…
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Economic Uncertainty Weighs on Single-Family Home Construction Nationwide
Single-family home construction lost momentum nationwide during the opening months of 2026 as elevated borrowing costs, rising material expenses and…
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U.S. Producer Prices Post Sharpest Annual Increase Since 2022 as Energy Costs Surge
Wholesale inflation accelerated in May as rising energy prices pushed producer costs to their highest annual increase in more than…
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Construction of Buildings Employment Reaches 1.869 Million Workers in May 2026
Employment in the U.S. building construction industry edged higher in May, reflecting continued demand for residential and nonresidential development despite…
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U.S. Producer Prices Record Strongest Annual Gain Since 2022 Amid Energy-Led Cost Surge
Wholesale inflation remained elevated in May as higher energy costs pushed producer prices to their fastest annual pace in more…
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