--- title: The Scoop - September 2026 description: RT ProExec's The Scoop brings together the biggest professional and executive liability insurance stories over the past month. image: https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hubfs/The%20Scoop/December%202023.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/the-scoop-september-2026#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 - September 2026 09.23.2026 ![](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/the-scoop-september-2026&textThe%20Scoop%20-%20September%202026) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/the-scoop-september-2026) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/the-scoop-september-2026&title=The%20Scoop%20-%20September%202026) [Mail to](mailto:?subject=The%20Scoop%20-%20September%202026&body=https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/the-scoop-september-2026) [Download PDF](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hubfs/ProExec-TheScoop_September2026_Final.pdf) Read RT ProExec's collection of notable articles from across the industry. - IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Healthcare liability market conditions remain mixed, with several segments facing continued challenges. [Explore the trends affecting human services, senior care and medical spas.](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/healthcare-liability-state-of-the-market-report) ![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) - Travelers claim data shows that 60% of employment practices liability claims are brought by fired or laid-off employees, [and claims have become more frequent and more costly.](https://image.email.travelers.com/lib/fe5f15707c62007a7410/m/1/330104b1-5dee-4501-8a6a-83df82f028b4.pdf) ![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) - Should cyber insurance cover alleged privacy violations? As wrongful data collection claims become more common, [some cyber insurers are introducing new exclusions to their policies.](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/the-next-ai-liability-wave-patent-infringement-risk-is-accelerating) - Many small and medium-sized businesses have adopted payment portals and other digital applications, but they often lack robust cyber security, [and that’s made them a target for cyber criminals.](https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2026/08/31/339824.htm) ![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) - Business dispute and antitrust claims are occurring more frequently, especially with private, service-based companies. [Marissa Streckfus joins the D&O Diary Podcast to discuss claims trends and D&O claims scenarios.](https://podcasts.apple.com/bm/podcast/costly-coverage-pitfalls-with-marissa-streckfus/id1896880954?i=1000780873203) ![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) - AI can trigger patent infringement allegations in several distinct ways, and the sheer number of AI-related patents is increasing claims frequency. [This is a good time to reassess risk management.](https://www.advisen.com/tools/fpnproc/fpns/articles_new_1/P/553814467.html?rid=553814467&list_id=1%20) - What do insurance professionals think of AI and related risks? [This episode of the D&O Diary Podcast looks at the governance risks behind AI, with insights from a recent survey.](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-governance-risk-behind-the-technology/id1896880954?i=1000787185496) ![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) - For private capital firms, cybersecurity is becoming an essential part of transaction due diligence. [Here’s how M&A insurance can help manage cyber and technology risks.](https://www.beazley.com/en-001/news-and-events/from-acquisition-to-exit) ![The Scoop Header Image - Non-Profits](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20-%20Non-Profits.png?width=600&height=90&name=The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20-%20Non-Profits.png) - How is mission creep shaping non-profit risk? When organizations offer more services, [they also take on more liability exposures, adding to the increasingly complex risk environment.](https://www.mynewmarkets.com/articles/184765/evolving-risk-landscape-for-nonprofits-reinforces-need-for-more-than-insurance-partner) ![The Scoop Header Image Errors and Omissions E&O](https://blog.ryanspecialty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20Errors%20and%20Omissions%20E%26O.png?width=600&height=90&name=The%20Scoop%20Header%20Image%20Errors%20and%20Omissions%20E%26O.png) - Where does D&O coverage end and E&O coverage begin? It’s not always clear. [When D&O and E&O exposures overlap, the coverage structure is crucial for handling claims.](https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/mag-features/2026/07/27/878825.htm) 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. 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