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While workers in some occupations today suffer from repetitive motion injuries, such occupational hazards are actually nothing new — ancient Egyptian scribes suffered from degenerative physical changes attributed to their job tasks, says a recent study published in Scientific Reports.

Boeing Co. has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a fine of $243.6 million to resolve a U.S. Justice Department investigation into two 737 MAX fatal crashes, the government said in a court filing Sunday.

Insurers must adopt data-driven technology and tools to improve loss ratios and customer satisfaction.

Aon PLC further cemented its position as the world’s second-largest brokerage this year by purchasing NFP Corp., significantly increasing its middle-market business.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s continued appetite for acquisitions helped push the brokerage further up the ranks of the world’s largest brokers in 2023, with three sizeable deals completed last year expected to significantly expand the company’s capabilities.

Another year of multiple acquisitions and solid organic growth helped push Hub International Ltd.’s revenue past the $4 billion mark in 2023.

Brown & Brown Inc.’s strong organic growth and many acquisitions, including several in the United Kingdom, combined to produce solid revenue gains in 2023.

Acrisure LLC eased its traditionally torrid acquisition pace in 2023, focusing instead on its reorganization into a regional structure and a brand strategy that will have all offices operating under the corporate name.

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. delivered solid revenue growth last year, as it spent $1.6 billion on acquisitions and expanded its middle-market business in the U.S. and Australia.

Willis Towers Watson PLC delivered improved revenue growth last year, driven by strong organic growth in its risk and broking business as its specialization strategy yielded new business and hiring efforts paid off.

Alliant Insurance Services Inc. expanded its range of specialist businesses in 2023 by purchasing health care brokers and launching its reinsurance brokerage division.

Lockton Cos. LLC saw nearly 15% revenue growth in 2023, mainly from existing operations.

TIH Insurance Holdings LLC, formerly Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., announced its new name and rebranding in early May after its former bank parent sold the unit to private-equity investors.

Traditional recruitment methods supplemented by social media strategies, efforts to target underrepresented

Insurance sector employers must diversify their workforce to be considered a viable career option for younger generations, experts say.