Risk & Insurance

Personal Lines Driving P&C Growth, Commercial Lines Mixed

Swiss Re reports that the U.S. P&C insurance market is seeing improved results, but commercial lines faces pressure to boost margins. The post

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

5 Ways to Attract the Next Generation of Insurance Talent

The talent shortage is a critical emerging risk in the insurance industry, which has fallen short in demonstrating its purpose and value to prospective employees. Here are five strategies companies can pursue to strengthen recruitment and retentio...

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Navigating Global Travel Uncertainties: Business Travel Risk Insights from HUB’s Will Mule

We always advise our clients to be vigilant, even in low-risk countries. Never assume everything is okay, and take the same care and attention wherever you're traveling. The post

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Commercial Lines Premiums Increase in Q1, Workers’ Comp the Exception

Ivans Q1 index shows premium renewal rates increased for most commercial lines year over year, and all lines quarter over quarter. The post

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Navigating Today’s Cyber Market: Why Sustainability Is a Necessity

The cyber insurance landscape of today will not be the cyber insurance landscape of tomorrow. With that in mind, responsible insurers are already keeping a finger on the pulse of today's challenges and working toward a sustainable future. T...

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

4 Key Takeaways from 10 Years of Work Comp Benchmark Study Data

Condensing a decade of research with claims execs and frontline professionals, this white paper distills over 1,000 pages of text and data into just four (4) key takeaways for closing the claims performance gap. The post

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Insurance Agent/Broker M&A Activity Hits 15-Quarter Low in Q1 2024

Amid rising interest rates and elevated valuations, Q1 sees a slowdown in M&A activity in the insurance distribution sector, with a more diverse range of buyers emerging, according to a recent report by Optis Partners. The post

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

New Coalition Focuses on Climate Risk Impact on Workforce

The National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health aims to guide employers in mitigating climate risk's impact on employee wellbeing and business performance. The post

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

D&O and Cyber Liability Insurance Markets Stabilize in 2023

Amidst evolving regulations and market competition, the D&O and cyber liability insurance sectors are seeing rates level off, reports BRP Group. The post

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Rich Soja Appointed as Global Head of Marine at Allianz Commercial

The latest people news in the industry today The post Rich Soja Appointed as Global Head of Marine at Allianz Commerci...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Chres Lee Appointed as Head of Transactional Liability in Canada for BHSI

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Chres Lee Appointed as Head of Transactional Liability...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Nick Kriegel Promoted to EVP, Chief Innovation Officer at Safety National Casualty Corporation

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Nick Kriegel Promoted to EVP, Chief...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Marsh Appoints Megan McClellan as Southeast Zone Leader

The latest hiring announcement in the industry today. The post Marsh Appoints Megan McClellan as Southeast Zone Leader appea...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

At In2Leadership: Defining Incremental Change Versus True Innovation

“Innovation” may be the latest industry buzzword, but what does it truly mean for insurers? The post At In2Leade...

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Insured Natural Catastrophe Losses Hit $20 Billion in Q1

Gallagher Re report finds that Q1 2024 natural catastrophe losses are down from a year earlier, as industry awaits a potentially more active storm and hurricane season The post

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Horizon Casualty Services Inc.: Results In Action

How One New Jersey Workers' Comp/Personal Injury Protection PPO Has Maintained Exceptionally Low Dispute Rates. The post Horizo...

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

U.S. Cyber Insurance Profits Strong, But Premium Growth Stagnates

Despite robust underwriting profits, U.S. cyber insurance market faces stagnation in premium volume due to pricing pressure and evolving cyber risk landscape, according to Fitch Ratings. The post

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

P&C Insurance Grapples with Rising Risks, Operational Challenges: Report

Amidst a fast-changing and complex risk landscape, successful P&C insurers should embrace risk mitigation, predictive modeling and AI tools and technology, a Capgemini report. The post

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Construction Defect Claims on the Rise: Understanding the Trends and Impacts

When it comes to managing construction defect claims, insureds should be looking for an insurance partner that has a sharp eye on the market and is keeping pace with today’s trends. The post

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Predicting Future Floods, and Why Historical Data No Longer Holds Water

The "one in X year" language is leading people to underestimate the true extent of their flood risk. It's time to view it in a different light. The post

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

The PRIMA 2024 Annual Conference

Growth and innovation start with the right information, proper tools, and a supportive community. At PRIMA24 you'll do just that by discussing, defining, and developing your skill sets with industry influencers and colleagues alike. The pos...

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

U.S. Cyber Insurance Market to Harden in 2024: Survey

With rising cyber threats, the U.S. cyber insurance market faces hardening conditions in 2024, as KYND Ltd.'s survey reveals increased rates and underwriting standards. The post

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Value-Based Treatment Moves Care Upstream for Better Outcomes

A Q&A with David Lupinsky, Vice President of Clinical Product Solutions, Paradigm. The post Value-Based Trea...

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

Employers Focusing on Cost Reduction Amid Rising Health Care Costs

The 2024 Lockton National Benefits Survey reveals a shift in employer benefits strategies, with cost reduction now rivaling talent attraction and retention amid rising health care costs. The post

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

How I Ditched the Imposter Syndrome to Become an Insurance CEO

Thirty years ago, single mother Jeanette Ward needed a job. Enter Texas Mutual, where today she fills the role of CEO. Ward reflects on her career in insurance and how to pave a path forward to welcome new recruits to the industry. The post...

Posted: Apr 15, 2024