Risk & Insurance

Workers’ Comp Profits May Decline, Fitch Reports

Fitch Ratings report suggests workers' comp insurance may see declining reserve strength after nine years of underwriting profits. The post Workers&#8217...

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

The Emerging Focus on Outcomes in Workers’ Comp

How do you know if the doctor you are seeing (or are planning to see) is any good? Maybe you got a referral. Maybe you have “heard good things.” Maybe you have read some reviews online on Healthgrades or Google or Yelp. But what do we really learn...

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

Predict & Prevent® Podcast Episode 14: Nationwide’s Code for Success: Building a Disaster-Resistant...

Berven says Nationwide takes long-term view on improving property resilience, preventing losses. The post

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

Perspective | How Britain’s Hidden Insurance Tax Punishes Prudent Citizens

Insurance taxes in the UK punish those who try to protect themselves from disaster. The post Perspective | How Britain’s Hidden Insurance Tax Punishes Prudent Citizens...

Posted: Sep 14, 2024

Outdated Tech Edges Cyber Risk as a Business Concern

Outdated tech and AI innovations pose increasing risks for global businesses, while cyber concerns decline despite evolving threats, a Beazley report finds. The post

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

Todd Cormier Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Todd Cormier Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President...

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

Chris Mast Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President in Employee Benefits Group

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Chris Mast Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Se...

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

Nick Williams-Walker Appointed as Group Chief Operating Officer at McGill and Partners

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Nick Williams-Walker Appointed as Group Chief Operating Of...

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

John Nahas Named Lockton’s Vice President of Cyber & Technology

The latest people news in the industry today. The post John Nahas Named Lockton’s Vice President of Cyber & Technology appea...

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

From Pilot Programs to Full Implementation, Risk Control Requires a Strategic Approach

Even the most promising technology will not be effective without a company’s commitment to using it. The post From Pilot Programs to Full Implementation, Risk Con...

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

6 Key Workers’ Compensation Safety and Data Analysis Considerations

A recent study by Travelers revealed that 35% of workplace injuries occur during an employee’s first year on the job, resulting in more than 6 million missed workdays. The post

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

U.S. Insurers Face Increasing Ratings Downgrades

Amid economic headwinds and shifting risks, U.S. insurers face diverging credit rating trends across key market segment, AM Best reports. The post U.S....

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Perspective | Deep Sea Madness

Deep sea fishing could disrupt carbon sequestration and release more CO2 into the atmosphere. Why are some nations considering it? The post Perspective | Deep Sea Madness appeared...

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Court Rules Former Parent Can’t Release Ex-Subsidiary’s Insurance Rights

New Jersey court rules company lacked authority to release a former subsidiary's rights to pollution coverage without consent. The post

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

7 Questions About Supply Chains and Logistics for Janelle Griffith of Marsh Specialty

“In the supply chain, there’s a significant push for increased visibility, which involves using technology to see beyond the first level down to the second, third, or even fourth tier. This integration between conveyances allows for tracking, trac...

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Social Inflation Drives 57% Surge in US Liability Claims Over a Decade

Litigation costs drove a 57% increase in US liability claims over the past decade, reaching an annual peak of 7% in 2023, Swiss Re reports. The post

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Kansas State University’s Elliott Young on His Journey into Higher Education Risk Management

Through the lens of enterprise risk management, Elliott Young finds opportunities to make post-secondary students safer. The post

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

U.S. Commercial Insurance Prices Rise 5.9% in Q2 2024

Commercial insurance prices rise moderately in Q2 2024, with some lines seeing decreases, according to WTW data. The post U.S. Commercial Insurance...

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Business Owners Worry Severe Weather Will Overwhelm Insurance

Gallagher finds a growing number of companies are investing in resilience to mitigate risk and lower insurance costs The post Business Own...

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Where Specialty Underwriting Is Booming: New Opportunities in Health Care, Energy and Cyber Risk

There are numerous underwriting options open to specialty insurers these days. Finding the talent, technology and reinsurance support to take advantage of them will be the key to success. The post

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Insurers, Brokers Expect Market to Close Cyber Insurance Gaps

Surveys by APCIA and CIAB reveal cyber insurance market trends, challenges, and coverage gaps. The post Insurers, Brokers Expect Market to...

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Amelie Fava-Verde Appointed as Senior Vice President of North America, Chubb Resilience Services

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Amelie Fava-Verde Appointed as Senior Vice Presid...

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Josh Korzon Steps Up as Chief Operating Officer for the Northeast at Lockton

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Josh Korzon Steps Up as Chief Operating Officer for the Northeast at...

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Jared Wise Named Chief Risk Officer at Penn State

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Jared Wise Named Chief Risk Officer at Penn State appeared first on

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Theresa Biedermann Promoted to SVP at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Theresa Biedermann Promoted to SVP at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty I...

Posted: Sep 09, 2024