Risk & Insurance

Is Natural Risk Mitigation A Solution to Growing Climate Exposures?

As we try to address climate risk, natural infrastructure might be the answer to mitigating risk. The post Is Natural...

Posted: May 18, 2024

Reps & Warranties Insurance Uptake Grows as Key Player in the M&A Safety Net

R&W insurance uptake is increasing — here’s why. The post Reps & Warranties Insurance Uptake Grows as...

Posted: May 18, 2024

Origami Risk Report Reveals Disconnect in Risk Preparedness

Origami Risk's 2023 State of Risk Report reveals a gap between perceived risk readiness and actual risk management actions The post

Posted: May 17, 2024

Recalls Up 8% in Q1 as Regulators Ramp Up Product Safety Oversight

Amidst heightened regulatory scrutiny and consumer vigilance, U.S. product recalls surged to a five-year high in Q1 2024, according to Sedgwick The post

Posted: May 17, 2024

Melissa Carmichael Appointed Head of US Cyber at Beazley PLC

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Melissa Carmichael Appointed Head of US Cyber at Beazley PLC appe...

Posted: May 17, 2024

Vincent Flood Promoted to Commercial Risk Property Leader for North America at Aon

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Vincent Flood Promoted to Commercial Risk Prope...

Posted: May 17, 2024

Jennifer Bell Appointed as Executive Chair of North America at Aon

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Jennifer Bell Appointed as Executive Chair of North America at...

Posted: May 17, 2024

Lori Crandall Appointed as Senior Vice President in Employee Benefits Group at Alliant Insurance Ser...

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Lori Crandall Appointed...

Posted: May 17, 2024

Flood of Change: Four Key Insights into Private Flood Insurance Underwriting

Private flood insurance remains underutilized, but insurance envisions new technology to meet this misunderstood need. The post

Posted: May 17, 2024

Chevron Corporation’s Kevin Jones Shares His Perspective of the Risk Management Profession

A career in risk management has taken Kevin Jones further than he ever imagined. No wonder it’s a path he encourages younger professionals to follow. The post

Posted: May 17, 2024

Workers’ Comp Plus New Tech Tools? It Could Equal Injury Prevention and Enhanced Recovery

Workers’ comp was once slow to implement technology. Now, it’s catching up quickly. The post Wor...

Posted: May 17, 2024

Unseen Scars: The Impact of Mental Health on Injured Workers’ Recovery

Engaging with behavioral health factors that can delay recovery early on can be a boon for injured workers and their employers alike. The post

Posted: May 17, 2024

NFP’s Cran Fraser on the Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Canal Troubles, and the Supply Chain “Butterfly”...

The Suez Canal incident is having a significant inflationary impact, particularly in East Asia. Some estimates suggest that the blockage is decreasing East Asian GDPs by 3 to 5% due to disruptions in the movement of goods. The post

Posted: May 16, 2024

NFP’s Cran Fraser on the Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Canal Troubles, and the Supply Chain ‘Butterfly’...

The Suez Canal incident is having a significant inflationary impact, particularly in East Asia. Some estimates suggest that the blockage is decreasing East Asian GDPs by 3 to 5% due to disruptions in the movement of goods. The post

Posted: May 16, 2024

Top Commercial Construction Risks and Challenges for 2024

QBE survey reveals cybersecurity threats, financial challenges, and labor shortages as the industry's top concerns The post Top...

Posted: May 16, 2024

Why Vermont Captives Are a Natural Fit for Weathering Property Insurance Storms

For companies facing expensive and hard-to-insure property perils, captives offer flexibility and price stability. The post

Posted: May 16, 2024

Public Sector Workers Deserve Better Protection. Here’s How Insurers Can Help

An increasingly hostile society necessitates a more alert approach to public sector risk management. The post

Posted: May 16, 2024

How a Comprehensive Therapy Program Positively Impacts Injured Worker Recovery and Reduces Claim Cos...

Prompt, comprehensive physical therapy is shown to drive down costs and help injured workers get back on the job. Recovery+ enhances in-person therapy with a biopsychosocial model designed to help do just that. The post

Posted: May 15, 2024

Workers’ Comp Insurance Marks a Decade of Profitability in 2023

NCCI analysis of 2023 results finds private workers' comp carriers see continued profitability despite low premium growth. The post

Posted: May 15, 2024

From Regulation to Risk Management: Captives Thrive with the Right Team in Place

Captives require the cooperation of a number of different individuals in order to succeed. The post From...

Posted: May 15, 2024

Four Ethical Pillars for Responsible Data Management in Insurance

With so much data available to insurers, collecting and using it responsibly is an ever more daunting task. The post Four...

Posted: May 15, 2024

Medical Staffing Shortages Will Likely Get Worse Before They Improve—Here’s How to Help

A combination of factors, from COVID-related burnout to early retirements, are contributing to today’s medical staffing shortages. The post

Posted: May 14, 2024

Medical Staffing Shortages Will Likely Get Worse Before They Improve — Here’s How to Help

A combination of factors, from COVID-related burnout to early retirements, are contributing to today’s medical staffing shortages. The post

Posted: May 14, 2024

Climate Litigation Cases Have Quadrupled Over Past Decade

Climate litigation is on the rise globally, with oil and gas companies as primary targets, potentially influencing future insurance policies: S&P The post

Posted: May 14, 2024

Vermont Is Building the Next Generation of Captive Insurance Leaders. Here’s How

A new networking and professional development group is funneling young people into the captive industry. Let’s take a look at their first year. The post

Posted: May 14, 2024