--- title: The Scoop - August 2024 description: The Scoop! A collection of notable articles from across the insurance industry including cyber, D&O, E&O Healthcare, EPLI. image: https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hubfs/The%20Scoop/December%202023.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/rt-specialty-pro-exec-the-scoop-august-2024#main-content) Search search cancel-thin [![Ryan Specialty](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hubfs/Ryan%20Specialty%20-%202022%20Logos/RyanSpecialty_RGB.svg "Ryan Specialty")](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/) cancel-thin - [Who We Are](https://ryansg.com/who-we-are/) Show submenu for Who We Are - [Our Services](https://ryansg.com/who-we-are/#companies) - [Ryan Specialty History](https://ryansg.com/who-we-are/#history) - [Chairman's Letter](https://ryansg.com/who-we-are/#chairman) - [Leadership](https://ryansg.com/who-we-are/#leadership) - [Our Approach](https://ryansg.com/our-approach/) Show submenu for Our Approach - [Our Values](https://ryansg.com/our-approach/#approach) - [Our Difference](https://ryansg.com/our-approach/#difference) - [What We Offer](https://ryansg.com/what-we-offer/) Show submenu for What We Offer - [Wholesale Brokerage](https://ryansg.com/company/rt/) - [Binding Authority](https://ryansg.com/company/binding/) - [Underwriting Management](https://ryansg.com/underwriting-management/) - [News](https://ryansg.com/news/) Show submenu for News - [News & Press Releases](https://ryansg.com/news/) - [Ryan Specialty Blog](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/) - [Careers](https://ryansg.com/careers/) - [Contact](https://ryansg.com/contact/) - [Investors](https://ir.ryansg.com/) RT ProExec # The Scoop - August 2024 08.09.2024 ![](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Scoop/December%202023.jpg?width=604&height=348&name=December%202023.jpg) Share [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/rt-specialty-pro-exec-the-scoop-august-2024&textThe%20Scoop%20-%20August%202024) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/rt-specialty-pro-exec-the-scoop-august-2024) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/rt-specialty-pro-exec-the-scoop-august-2024&title=The%20Scoop%20-%20August%202024) [Mail to](mailto:?subject=The%20Scoop%20-%20August%202024&body=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/rt-specialty-pro-exec-the-scoop-august-2024) [Download PDF](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hubfs/RT%20ProExec/ProExec-TheScoop_JUNE-final.pdf) Read RT ProExec's collection of notable articles from across the industry. ![The Scoop Header Image - Cyber](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20-%20Cyber.png?width=600&height=90&name=The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20-%20Cyber.png) - IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Cyberattacks on businesses are more frequent than ever. The RT ProExec Spotlight explains [why all companies, big or small, should have a response plan in place.](https://www.leadersedge.com/p-c/not-if-but-when) - Could your company become the victim of a cyberattack? A new study finds that [75% of U.S. companies are vulnerable.](https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/cyber/75-of-us-companies-prone-to-cyberattack--report-497913.aspx) - A cyberattack on CDK Global disrupted U.S. car sales. [A ransomware gang called BlackSuit is behind it.](https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2024/06/25/781024.htm) ![The Scoop Header Image AI](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20AI.png?width=600&height=90&name=The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20AI.png) - Will AI claims lead to the next wave of D&O litigation? The SEC is investigating AI claims, and [at least one class-action lawsuit has already been filed.](https://www.advisen.com/tools/fpnproc/fpns/articles_new_1/P/553814467.html?rid=553814467&list_id=1%20) - Could AI usage in hiring lead to allegations of discrimination? [Here’s why HR professionals should be cautious.](https://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20230712/NEWS06/912358421/Artificial-intelligence-poses-risk-to-HR-practices) ![The Scoop Header Image IP](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20IP.png?width=600&height=90&name=The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20IP.png) - IP litigation can be costly for business. [Here’s how insurance can control risks and costs while supporting innovation and business growth.](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/knowledge/resources/articles/2024/07/ip-insurance-5-reasons-cover-is-vital/) ![The Scoop Header Image - D&O](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20-%20D%26O.png?width=600&height=90&name=The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20-%20D%26O.png) - The D&O market has softened, but are current prices sustainable? [Here’s what’s happening and why some are concerned.](https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/professional-liability/dando-insurance-pricing--how-is-it-faring-amid-significant-uncertainty-497178.aspx) - Is it time to update your management liability strategy? [Review the Private Management Liability 2024 report from Munich Re to see what’s changing.](https://www.munichre.com/en/insights/business-risks/the-state-of-private-management-liability-2024-report.html) ![The Scoop Header Image Financial Lines](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20Financial%20Lines.png?width=600&height=90&name=The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20Financial%20Lines.png) - Exciting news! [Ryan Financial Lines has unified operations and expanded the ability to quote international financial institutions and professional indemnity with a new international facility.](https://www.slipcase.com/view/ryan-financial-lines-ryan-specialty-s-international-financial-lines-mgu-brings-product-expansion-and-a-long-term-commitment?email_template=18) ![The Scoop Header Image - Employment](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20-%20Employment.png?width=600&height=90&name=The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20-%20Employment.png) - The FTC’s ban on noncompete clauses has met significant legal challenges. [Here’s where it stands for now.](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/not-dead-yet-noncompetes-survive-the-6630577/) The materials linked herein are authored by sources external to RT ProExec and its accuracy, completeness and relevance has not been independently verified by RT ProExec. The information is provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind. 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