Industry Insights & Resources

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing both how businesses operate and how cyber threats are carried out. Phishing, business email compromise, social engineering, and fraudulent payment schemes are not new risks, but AI is making them more convincing and increasingly difficult to detect. Deepfake technology and AI-generated communications are adding new layers of complexity to an already evolving cyber landscape.

The construction industry continues to create new opportunities, but the risks surrounding projects are becoming more complex. While investment is accelerating in areas such as data centers, AI infrastructure, power generation, and critical infrastructure, many contractors are still navigating labor shortages, rising wages, material volatility, financing pressures, and increasing liability costs. These challenges are reshaping how contractors evaluate growth and plan for future projects.

Fort Washington, PA – Sept. 2, 2026 – Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (Patriot), one of the largest and fastest-growing national insurance brokerage firms in the United States, today announced the appointment of Michael "Mike" Christian, founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Risk Strategies, to its Board of Directors.

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision is bringing renewed attention to how freight brokers select motor carriers and how those decisions may be evaluated after a serious loss. In Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, the Court held that a state-law negligent-hiring claim against a freight broker was not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act’s motor vehicle safety exception.

Construction is physically demanding by nature. Lifting and moving materials, operating tools, working overhead, and working in awkward positions can place significant stress on employees' bodies throughout the day. Over time, these demands can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), strains, sprains, and other common overexertion injuries.