Risk & Insurance

How One Call’s Care Navigators Go the Extra Mile to Aid Injured Workers

Comprehensive, collaborative, and consistently communicated care are key to a workers’ compensation risk management approach. The post

Posted: Aug 16, 2022

In Court: Overdose Death from Opioids Places Mental Health Coverage in the Crosshairs 

When Max Tillitt succumbed to opioid addiction, his mother took their insurance to court after it allegedly cut Tillitt's recovery funds short. The post

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

One Claim at a Time: How Agriculture Manufacturer AGCO Focuses on Each Claim and Puts Injured Worker...

AGCO’s Jackson Operations transformed their workers’ comp program, earning the organization a 2022 Teddy Award. The post

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

AmTrust’s Erich Bublitz Shares Why Inflation May Be Driving Greater Interest Toward the E&S Insuranc...

The high inflation in the 1970s and early 1980s led to a rough time for the insurance industry. Today’s higher numbers could lead traditional carriers to become more cautious. The post

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

5 Myths That Plague Marijuana Use in WC

Two top docs in the workers' comp arena bust key myths the industry must contend with surrounding cannabis use amid the substance's legal momentum. The post

Posted: Aug 12, 2022

Mythbusting: 5 Fictions That Plague Medical Marijuana Use in Workers’ Comp

During a National Comp conference session, speakers will dive into some common myths around marijuana use in workers’ comp. The post

Posted: Aug 12, 2022

4 Employment Professional Liability Risks to Watch After the Dobbs Decision

State abortion bans could have knock-on affects for employers. The post 4 Employment Professional Liability R...

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

Rising Star Jared Dubrowsky Shares the Coming Trends in Environmental Insurance

NFP Vice President Jared Dubrowsky gives us his take on the environmental insurance markets, the insurance talent gap and how his company navigated the pandemic. The post

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

12 Questions for The Institutes’ Pete Miller

Ceo of The Institutes Pete Miller shares why placing people first has always been his key to long-term success. The post 12 Questions for Th...

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

After Being Bamboozled by a Scammer, One Title Company Is on the Hook for Wire Fraud 

The closing agent for the sale of a residential property in New Jersey was approached by a scammer, and funds were routed to the wrong party. The post

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

14 Questions About Equine Insurance for AXA XL’s Katherine Short

Equine claims specialist Katherine Short talks to Risk & Insurance magazine about the nuances of the business. The post

Posted: Aug 09, 2022

How Smaller Employers Can Offer Health Care Coverage to Their Workers Without Bankrupting Them

Though the Affordable Care Act extended health care coverage to more than 20 million Americans, many low wage workers are continuing to face challenges when it comes to securing proper insurance.  The post

Posted: Aug 09, 2022

In Court: What’s New on the Medical Marijuana Front for Workers’ Compensation

Several states have ruled that medical marijuana is a reasonable and necessary medical treatment for work-related injuries, including neuropathy, chronic pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The post

Posted: Aug 08, 2022

As Supply Chain Risks Persist, Specialized Insurance Just Might See Its Day in the Sun

With supply chain woes impacting nearly all businesses, an eye toward resiliency is more than a necessity. The post

Posted: Aug 07, 2022

Legal Roundup: Pharmacies Under Fire for Opioid Crisis in New Hampshire, DOJ Targets Poultry Industr...

New Hampshire's attorney general has accused CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens and their subsidiaries of failing to serve as a gatekeeper between opioids and the public. The post

Posted: Aug 06, 2022

From CAT 5 to Secondary Perils, How Insurance Is Battling Climate Change from an Underwriting and In...

As climate change events increase in frequency and severity, insurance companies have no choice but to shift their underwriting and investment focus. The post

Posted: Aug 06, 2022

5 Ways Texas Mutual Is Delivering on Its Mission and Building Stronger Communities

Insurance industry internships, broader career development opportunities and bringing better health care to underserved communities are all interwoven into the workers’ compensation carrier’s mission. The post

Posted: Aug 06, 2022

What Will It Take to Successfully Integrate Insurtech into Commercial Insurance Brokerage? An Acumen...

While nothing is perfect, the advent of Insurtech is freeing many brokers from mundane tasks and allowing them to focus on program gaps and other important considerations. The post

Posted: Aug 05, 2022

Rising Star Chris Moore on Listening and Learning in the Brokering Business and Dealing with Agricul...

EPIC's Chris Moore shares insight on agribusiness brokering, how he found himself insuring farms, and what it takes to create a competitive insurance package for clients. The post

Posted: Aug 04, 2022

Catastrophic Injury Care Is More than Clinical. Workers’ Comp Must Understand the Value of Compassio...

Although catastrophic injuries make up a small percentage of overall workers’ comp claims, for these injured workers, recovery requires collaborative care. The post

Posted: Aug 04, 2022

Managed Care Savings Are Possible During Times of Inflation

In the current climate of rising costs around supply chains, fuel, groceries, utilities and just about everything else, workers' compensation managed care remains an area where companies can realize savings in order to impact the overall bottom li...

Posted: Aug 03, 2022

The Gavel Keeps Falling and General Liability Is in the Crosshairs. The Latest on Litigation Funding...

Risk managers and their brokers are restructuring their liability programs as markets shift and underwriters take a closer look at exposures. The post

Posted: Aug 03, 2022

Address Update for All Stars Mailing

Please fill out the fields below to provide the best mailing address for your All Stars winner's package. The post Address Update for All Stars Mai...

Posted: Aug 02, 2022

Protected: One Claim at a Time: How Agriculture Manufacturer AGCO Focuses on Each Claim and Puts Inj...

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: One...

Posted: Aug 02, 2022

Crypto Pays for College: What Higher Education Must Understand Before Delving into the Coin of the F...

Colleges and universities are toying with the idea of using cryptocurrency as a form of tuition for certain classes. Expanding such payment offers both risk and reward. The post

Posted: Aug 02, 2022