# consumer products (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover consumer products. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sedgwick mobilized on the ground in Gironde (France) around major fires aftermath](https://www.newsassurancespro.com/incendies-de-retour-du-porge-un-expert-d-assurance-temoigne/01691690199) _2026-08-21 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ ## [5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 17, 2026](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/5-things-to-know-in-life-sciences-week-of-aug-17-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Katherine Powers · The Real Economy Blog_ New regulatory framework explored for generative AI medical devices. This and more in this week's life sciences update. ... READ MORE \> ## [Healthcare industry trend watch: Week of Aug. 17, 2026](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/healthcare-industry-trend-watch-week-of-aug-17-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Haas · The Real Economy Blog_ Medicaid churn is becoming a revenue cycle problem for hospitals. Learn more in this week's trend update. ... READ MORE \> ## [Accurate job descriptions aid return to work](https://www.businessinsurance.com/accurate-job-descriptions-aid-return-to-work/) _2026-08-21 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ ## [U.S. Recall Volume Exceeds One Billion Units in 2026](https://www.sedgwick.com/press-release/u-s-recall-volume-exceeds-one-billion-units-in-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ The Sedgwick Product Safety and Recall Index finds H1 recall events held steady while unit volume surged to near record highs MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The volume of U.S. products recalled is on pace to exceed one billion units in 2026 after reaching 941.2 million units in the first half of the year. According to Sedgwick’s \[…\] ## [Sedgwick appoints Jason Rogers Managing Director, Carrier & Captive Solutions](https://www.sedgwick.com/press-release/sedgwick-appoints-jason-rogers-managing-director-carrier-captive-solutions/) _2026-08-20 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has appointed Jason Rogers as Managing Director, Carrier & Captive Solutions. In this newly created role, Rogers will lead Sedgwick’s work across captives, insurance carriers, MGAs (Managing General Agents), and MGUs (Managing General Underwriters). He will also drive the continued development and execution of… ## [Commercial theft claims: Why prevention and protection matter more than ever](https://www.sedgwick.com/blog/commercial-theft-claims-why-prevention-and-protection-matter-more-than-ever/) _2026-08-20 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ For many business owners, theft insurance can feel like a second thought when arranging commercial insurance. Buildings, stock, business interruption and liability exposures understandably receive significant attention. However, when a theft occurs, the impact often extends far beyond the value of the stolen property. Today’s businesses face increasingly sophisticated theft risks, from organised… ## [India’s unemployment rate falls to 5.1% in July](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/indias-unemployment-rate-falls-to-5-1-in-july/) _2026-08-20 · Prachi Jhamb · The Real Economy Blog_ The labor force participation rate (LFPR) rose to 55.4% in July from 54.4% in June and 54.9% a year earlier. ... READ MORE \> ## [Market Minute: Treasury’s bond buybacks won’t work for long](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-treasurys-bond-buybacks-wont-work-for-long/) _2026-08-20 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ The small quantity and short-term nature of the intervention will not alter curve dynamics and rates in any meaningful way. ... READ MORE \> ## [Stress in the modern workplace: Predicting risks before they become claims](https://www.sedgwick.com/blog/stress-in-the-modern-workplace-predicting-risks-before-they-become-claims/) _2026-08-19 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ Workplace stress does not usually appear all at once or immediately result in an absence, a claim or a resignation. More often, it builds over time while an employee continues doing good work, meeting deadlines and showing up for the people who rely on them. From the outside, everything may seem fine, but there may \[…\] ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LIITj44CyPbU) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Market Minute: Global investors are sounding the alarm on debt](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-global-investors-are-sounding-the-alarm-on-debt/) _2026-08-19 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ Yields on 30-year notes in the United States and UK are at their highest levels in two decades. ... READ MORE \> ## [Market Minute: India’s inflation edges higher again](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-indias-inflation-edges-higher-again/) _2026-08-18 · Prachi Jhamb · The Real Economy Blog_ India's consumer price index accelerated in July, climbing to 4.45% on an annual basis and exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% medium-term target for a second straight month. ... READ MORE \> ## [Hawaii begins recovery efforts after Hurricane Lala](https://www.sedgwick.com/cat-alert/hawaii-begins-recovery-efforts-after-hurricane-lala/) _2026-08-17 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ Hurricane Lala brought torrential rain, damaging winds and dangerous surf to Hawaii over the weekend, causing widespread flooding, power outages and property damage across the islands. The storm passed just 30 miles south of Ka Lae and impacted communities throughout the state. Parts of the Big Island received 15-30 inches of rain, while strong winds \[…\] ## [Why every property adjuster should hold a California earthquake certificate](https://www.sedgwick.com/blog/why-every-property-adjuster-should-hold-a-california-earthquake-certificate/) _2026-08-17 · kkettleson · Sedgwick_ Earthquake risk in the United States is well documented and impossible to ignore. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the United States records over 30,000 earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or greater each year, with seismic activity concentrated in California, Alaska, Nevada, Hawaii, Utah, Oklahoma, Texas and the Intermountain West. Many of these events are \[…\] ## [Inflation rises to 3% in Canada as global energy volatility persists](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/inflation-rises-to-3-in-canada-as-global-energy-volatility-persists/) _2026-08-17 · Tu Nguyen · The Real Economy Blog_ Canada’s CPI rose in July while core inflation measures remained slightly below target. This suggests that as of now, inflation remains a result of oil prices as opposed to being broadly entrenched in Canada’s economy. ... READ MORE \> ## [Business Insurance 2026 Women to Watch Award Honoree](https://www.businessinsurance.com/business-insurance-announces-women-to-watch-winners/) _2026-08-17 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ ## [Market Minute: Intervention, the yen and U.S. rates](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-intervention-the-yen-and-u-s-rates/) _2026-08-17 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ This recent intervention into the yen is a reminder of the folly of thinking that anything other than market demand can dictate what a currency’s value should be. ... READ MORE \> ## [5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Aug. 10, 2026](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/5-things-to-know-in-life-sciences-week-of-aug-10-2026/) _2026-08-14 · Katherine Powers · The Real Economy Blog_ UK becomes first European country to approve oral GLP-1 medicine. This and more in this week's life sciences update. ... READ MORE \> ## [UK wildfires increasing demand on insurers](https://www.sedgwick.com/cat-alert/uk-wildfires-increasing-demand-on-insurers/) _2026-08-14 · Matt Jones · Sedgwick_ Recent media coverage has highlighted the growing pressure on emergency services and insurers as the UK faces an increasing number of large-scale fire incidents. Currently, the UK is tackling 37 wildfires, four of which have been declared major incidents. These often happen with little to no warning and can cause severe damage and/or interruption to \[…\] ## [Faulty backup cameras are Plaguing Tens of Millions of US cars](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/glitchy-backup-cameras-have-triggered-21-million-us-vehicle-recalls) _2026-08-13 · Hannah Klees · Sedgwick_ ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4GZdMDMQmUOu) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Producer prices unchanged, easing Fed’s hike pressure](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/producer-prices-unchanged-easing-feds-hike-pressure/) _2026-08-13 · Tuan Nguyen · The Real Economy Blog_ The producer price index was unchanged on the month, while the core metric was running at the target level, rising by 0.2%. ... READ MORE \> ## [Market Minute: PPI capturing AI supply shock](https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/market-minute-ppi-capturing-ai-supply-shock/) _2026-08-13 · Joseph Brusuelas · The Real Economy Blog_ Through June over the past year, prices of electronic sand accessories rose by 27.6% as demand for those products has accelerated. ... READ MORE \>