Is your software supply chain exposing you to hidden risks?

Why third-party flaws are the hardest to resolve.

We talk a lot about the code your team writes, but what about the code they borrow? One of the stickiest findings in the 2026 State of Software Security (SoSS) report revolves around the software supply chain. The data shows that third-party components are a primary source of critical, long-lived security debt. Figure 8 visualizes this risk. While third-party code only contributes to 9% of all security debt, it’s responsible for 66% of CRITICAL security debt.     You effectively inherit risk that you didn’t create, and without automated dependency management, it becomes a permanent part of your backlog.         Don’t let third-party code become your blind spot.       Read the 2026 SoSS Report     Learn how Veracode Software Composition Analysis (SCA) gives you visibility into your open-source usage and automates your defense.       Learn More About Veracode SCA       36 Queen Street London, EC4R 1BN United Kingdom     emea@veracode.com      +44 (0)20 3761 5501 © 2026 Veracode Inc. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe  |  Manage preference

27 years of Artemis, nearly $220bn of cat bonds and ILS tracked

Artemis was officially launched on May 12th 1999 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Web version |  Update preferences |  Forward 27 years of Artemis 27 years of Artemis, nearly $220bn of cat bonds and ILS tracked in our Deal Directory Today is the 27th anniversary of the official launch of Artemis, so as usual for our celebratory official-birthday article (which is on the date for once) we wanted to highlight that since beginning to track catastrophe bond and insurance-linked security (ILS) issuance activity we’ve analysed and included nearly $220 billion of transaction volume in our extensive Deal Directory. Artemis was actually live prior to May 11th 1999, but that was the date it was unveiled to an audience of reinsurance and capital market focused executives at an event held in Bermuda. We'd like to thank all our readers, supporters, partners and good friends in the industry, as well as everyone that has been kind enough to help us out along the way, sharing their time, insights and market intelligence! Read the full story. Other articles: Nationwide Mutual now targets up to $325m of reinsurance from Aquila Re I 2026-1 cat bond.   Spinnaker secures $100m Mountain Re 2026-1 cat bond at below guidance pricing.   As legacy market gets closer to live, ILS exit opportunity expected to persist: IRLA Congress. Please share this with colleagues and friends if you think they would like to receive it. If you've been forwarded this but want to subscribe, visit Artemis.   You may be receiving this because you recently attended an industry event we partnered with, giving us permission to email you. If you don't want to receive our weekly ILS, catastrophe bond and reinsurance capital newsletter please Unsubscribe  or Edit your subscription here . © Steve Evans Ltd. - Artemis.bm

The Daily 3: Social Security privatization in 5-10 years? Ted Cruz says it's likely—calls Trump Accounts "personal Social Security accounts"

Catch up in minutes with your daily briefing on the Social Security, Medicare & Retirement news that affects you most.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

May 12, 2026   |   Read online Tuesday briefing: Ted Cruz calls Trump Accounts pathway to Social Security privatization; influencers push claiming at 62; Medicare Part B tops $200/month; and more Catch up in minutes with your daily briefing on the Social Security, Medicare & Retirement news that affects you most. What to Know for Tuesday, May 12th, 2026: 1: Ted Cruz calls Trump Accounts "personal Social Security accounts" — sees pathway to privatization in 5-10 years (Image Credit: Getty Images) "Here's the dirty little secret: Trump Accounts are Social Security personal accounts": Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said at the Milken Institute's Global Conference that the newly created Trump Accounts for children could provide a pathway to Social Security privatization — Cruz suggests parents will want their own accounts once they see their children's balances grow through compound growth. Cruz predicts support for diverting payroll taxes in next 5-10 years: "We're going to be able to go to parents and say, 'Hey, you know that Trump Account your kid has that you keep seeing the numbers go up... wouldn't you like to keep a portion of your tax payments that you're paying already, and instead of sending it to Uncle Sam, wouldn't you like to have a Trump Account just like your kid does?'" Conservatives' 50-year goal as trust fund faces 2032 depletion: Cruz said Social Security reform and personal accounts are something conservatives have been trying to do for "50 years," pointing to George W. Bush's failed attempt to let people invest payroll taxes in stocks — this comes as Congressional Budget Office projects Social Security's main trust fund could be depleted by 2032. ➜ Read the full article from News Nation Now here. 2: Social media influencers push claiming at 62 — experts say "break-even" analysis is wrong framework (Image Credit: Getty Images) Social Security stopped using "break-even" analysis in 2008 because it distorted decisions: Some social media influencers claim 62 is the right age to maximize lifetime benefits based on break-even age (late 70s/early 80s) — but SSA ended this practice in 2008 amid concerns, and 2011 Rand Corp research found it had a "very strong effect" in prompting people to claim early and permanently reduce monthly checks. "Claiming at any age before age 70 is a penalty," says former SSA executive: Waiting until 70 provides a 77% larger monthly check than claiming at 62 — Jason Fichtner, former SSA deputy commissioner, says "while break-even framing may initially put someone who claims at age 62 ahead, they will be behind for the rest of their life after they reach their personal break-even age." Consider longevity, taxes, portfolio, and spouse's survivor benefits instead: Break-even analysis neglects your full financial plan — waiting gives guaranteed 8% annual benefit increase (hard to match in market), and married couples especially shouldn't use break-even since higher earner's decision affects spouse's survivor benefits — only 10% wait until 70, but "the clients who waited are the happiest" due to larger payments and less portfolio stress. ➜ Read the full article from CNBC here. 3: Medicare Part B premiums exceed $200/month for first time — cost-saving programs can help (Image Credit: Getty Images) Medicare Savings Programs cover Part B premium and provide Extra Help: MSPs are available for people with Medicare who have limited income and savings — if eligible, you'll be enrolled in one of three programs that all cover the Part B premium (including late enrollment penalties) and provide automatic enrollment in Extra Help, which helps pay Part D out-of-pocket costs and eliminates Part D late enrollment penalties. State programs and Medicaid can further reduce costs: State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (SPAPs) help cover prescription drug costs based on income, age, disability status, or other factors — and having both Medicare and Medicaid will often automatically enroll you in an MSP while also functioning as secondary insurance to lower costs, plus Medicaid may cover services Medicare doesn't like routine dental care and long-term supports. Less than 60% of eligible beneficiaries enrolled due to red tape: Half of all Medicare beneficiaries live on less than $30,000/year, but less than 60% of those eligible for Medicare Savings Programs are enrolled due to "accessibility barriers and excessive red tape" — use the National Council on Aging's free Benefits Check Up tool to find programs in your area or call Medicare Rights helpline at 800-333-4114. ➜ Read the full article from Medicare Rights here.   Free Medicare Help with Chapter 90% of American seniors are on the wrong Medicare plan. Thankfully, Chapter is here to help! They can help you switch to the right plan and save $$$. Chapter saves the average senior $1,100 per year! Plus, it is 100% risk-free! Give them a call to find out how much you could save: 539-205-2147. askchapter.org/insider Here’s What You Missed on YouTube: Check out our new YouTube videos for Tuesday, May 12th. Social Security Pays May 13 — Here's Exactly Who Gets Paid This Wednesday Social Security Pays May 13 — Here's Exactly Who Gets Paid This Wednesday Visit our YouTube Channel This newsletter is for information only. Always confirm your options directly with Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, or a qualified advisor before making big decisions about your benefits. *View our Advertising Disclosure   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Benefits Insider 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003, United States Terms of Service