Lenny LaRocca

For many drivers, auto insurance has quietly become one of the fastest‑rising household expenses—one they can no longer absorb without trade‑offs. Executive Summary The affordability challenge confronting auto insurers is not cyclical noise; it reflects structural shifts in risk, cost and consumer expectations, observe KPMG’s Sean Vicente and Lenny LaRocco.

This year has added a new chapter to the evolving story of supply chain resiliency, confronting leaders in the manufacturing and automotive sectors with a fresh set of challenges. As 2026 inches closer, we are wading further into the waters of artificial intelligence (AI), finding businesses at an inflection point defined by both unprecedented opportunities and significant hurdles.

Foresight, agility critical as myriad of challenges confront manufacturing leaders. By Brian Higgins and Lenny LaRocca As we look toward 2026, the manufacturing and automotive sectors are navigating a period of profound transformation. The landscape is being reshaped by a confluence of structural shifts, from workforce dynamics and trade complexities to energy constraints and supply chain reinvention.