Content from Denise Johnson
Denise Johnson is a freelance journalist based in Arizona. She is also the former editor of Claims Journal. Reach her at denisehjohnson@yahoo.com.
Strong El Nino, Warmer Sea Impacts Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecasts
Two new hurricane predictions forecast widely different storm totals for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. According to Colorado State University's research team in the Department of Atmospheric ...
Majority of Companies Worldwide See AI Benefits; Coverage Vague: Survey
A recent survey of more than 1,200 global businesses found that as AI adoption accelerates, 82% of respondents report positive impacts on their organizations. Global insurance brokerage Gallagher ...
Economic Uncertainty, AI Anxiety Lead U.S. Workers to Stay Put: Survey
Navigating a changing economy and AI worries are leading American workers to remain in their jobs, according to Mercer's 2026 Inside Employees' Minds report. The Marsh subsidiary explored the ...
Behavior Is Dominant Driver of Collision Risk for Commercial Auto
While severe collisions declined last year, many factors influence commercial driving behavior. Though seasonal changes and distractions are expected, geopolitical factors add to less predictable ...
Behavioral Issues Hamper Outcomes in Workers With Shoulder, Knee Injuries
A new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) highlights how psychosocial risk factors, such as fear of movement, poor coping skills and low mood, can significantly impact ...
State of the Commercial Transportation Insurance Market: Amwins
The fleet market's supply chain issues, added fuel surcharges, and high-dollar claims are reminiscent of 2020, according to the latest Amwins' State of the Market Transportation report. With the full ...
Despite Often Being Banned, Workplace Romances Continue
The media attention and fallout surrounding two high-level employees of AI tech firm Astronomer, seen in an embrace during a Coldplay concert, should put employers on notice to re-evaluate rules ...
New Workers Comp Benchmarking Tool Will Lead to Refined Risk Analysis, Safer Workplaces
Member insurers in Pennsylvania have a new way to explore workers compensation data and benchmark their performance—without the burden of static reports or time-consuming manual comparisons. This ...
Carrier Technology, Logistics Aid LA Wildfire Response
Earlier this year, as residents were evacuated due to wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds in drought-ravaged parts of Southern California, commercial and personal lines ...