In 2024, U.S. insurers leaned more heavily on outsourced investment management than ever before. According to a new report from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), more than half of all insurers now outsource some or all of their investment decisions—and the number is still climbing.
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What started as a cost-cutting trend has evolved into a strategic powerhouse for U.S. companies—especially in insurance and specialty finance. Outsourcing finance and accounting (F&A) isn’t just about saving money anymore—it’s about enhancing agility, compliance, and scale.
Amid rising costs, talent scarcity, and compliance pressure, finance leaders in insurance and specialty finance are increasingly turning to outsourced F&A solutions. Here’s what’s shaping the global landscape—and how smart firms are responding now.
The Business Process Management (BPM) sector is undergoing a major transformation. What was once a space defined by cost-cutting and offshore labor is now evolving into something far more strategic—driven by artificial intelligence, automation, and integrated IT solutions.
The May 2025 “State of the Industry” report from FreightWaves, in collaboration with Ryder, provides an in-depth analysis of the current trends and challenges across the trucking, maritime, and intermodal sectors. This comprehensive overview offers valuable insights for finance professionals monitoring the transportation industry’s impact on economic dynamics.
Global financial markets are grappling with heightened volatility as a confluence of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and policy shifts reshape the investment landscape in 2025.
In an era of escalating cyber threats, financial institutions are under increasing pressure to meet both regulatory and operational standards. From SOC 2 compliance to data encryption and privacy controls, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern—it’s a core business priority.
Debt settlement has long been a last resort for financially distressed borrowers—but it’s increasingly becoming a challenge for lenders, too. With more consumers defaulting and entering settlement arrangements, the recovery environment is shifting fast. Lenders now face a balancing act: managing losses while maintaining reputational trust.
Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) across the U.S. are facing mounting pressure as working capital tightens. Between inflation, interest rate volatility, and extended payment cycles, even well-run companies are finding themselves in a cash flow bind. But while the problem is complex, one solution gaining traction is a strategic rethinking of operational support—particularly in collections and factoring.
Starting July 1, 2025, California’s debt collection landscape will change significantly, with new regulations that impact small business loans. For creditors and debt collectors in the commercial finance space, the state’s latest law imposes strict protections typically reserved for consumer debt—putting new demands on collections for commercial loans of $500,000 or less. The new rules could have major implications, especially for in-house collection teams and creditors, who will now be subject to the same restrictions as consumer debt collectors.