Risk & Insurance

Commercial Insurance Market Softens in Q2 2024, CIAB Quarterly Survey Finds

The commercial insurance market softens as premium increases slow and technology transforms underwriting and risk assessment processes. The post

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

Environmental Insurance Market Remains Competitive Despite Challenges

The environmental insurance market remains stable despite increased underwriting scrutiny and emerging contaminant threats like PFAS and ethylene oxide, Lockton reports. The post

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

PMA Companies’ Monica Manske on Prioritizing Safety from Recruitment to Retention

Monica Manske of PMA Companies shares her expert insights on the critical role of data in managing workplace safety risks, the importance of a comprehensive onboarding process, and the unique challenges faced by new employees in the context of wor...

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

What Does This Fee Cover? Unpacking What Goes Into TPA Administrative Costs and Fees

Insureds want fee transparency. The right TPA partner will communicate effectively, demonstrate where there are savings and work to build tailored solutions. The post

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

One Call’s Michele Haas on Balancing Growth, Value and Patient-Centric Care

Michele Haas of One Call discusses her vision for the company’s financial strategy, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability, and leveraging her extensive experience in health care to improve outcomes for injured workers. The po...

Posted: Aug 16, 2024

Protected: On-Demand Webinar — Building a Resilient Insurance Portfolio Through Geospatial Data

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Posted: Aug 16, 2024

Nick Nudo Joins Aon as Senior Managing Director of Reinsurance

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Posted: Aug 16, 2024

Zurich North America Announces Promotions Within U.S. Middle Market Business Unit

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Posted: Aug 16, 2024

Lyndsey Christofer Appointed as Executive Vice President at Chubb

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Posted: Aug 16, 2024

U.S. Employer Health Care Costs Projected to Rise 9% in 2025

Aon projects employer-sponsored health care costs will surpass $16,000 per employee in 2025, driven by medical claims and specialty drugs. The post

Posted: Aug 16, 2024

Gallagher’s Kevin Woods on What Makes Rail ‘The Way of the Future’

“We’ve seen a growing openness to the possibility of shipping via rail, moving away from the traditional focus on trucking. This shift can be attributed to several factors, including the rail industry’s environmental friendliness and its potential...

Posted: Aug 16, 2024

Workers’ Compensation PBMs: What They Do and What to Look For

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play a crucial role beyond price negotiations, focusing on clinical management, network strategies, and service. Effective PBMs manage costs, enhance care, and ensure transparency and security, addressing unique wo...

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

Employer Survey Reveals High Broker Satisfaction but Highlights Areas for Improvement

The 2024 Zywave Broker Services Survey shows evolving employer needs and challenges in employee benefits and commercial insurance. The post

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

AssuredPartners’ Reid Clary Discusses His Award-Winning Approach to Commercial Insurance Brokering

“As brokers, we uniquely see both sides of the aisle in the transaction. Transparency and timeliness are two words that stand out to me that could be improved on in helping our clients make educated buying decisions.” The post

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

International Programs Have Complicated Needs. That’s Why a Carrier with Data-Driven Underwriting Pr...

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is determined to be a leader in the international insurance programs space. The post

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

Understanding Vertical Integration’s Impact on Workers’ Compensation Claims Costs

As more health care networks acquire individual physician practices, the workers’ compensation industry must address the medical management costs and patient outcomes associated with this trend. The post

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

Renewable Energy Insurers Optimistic Despite Market Challenges

Renewable energy insurers remain optimistic despite challenges, as the industry adapts to support the transition to a net-zero future, according to a report by WTW. The post

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

Protected: Fleabitten

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Posted: Aug 14, 2024

AssuredPartners’ Erica Carr Discusses Risk Management Needs in the Transportation Industry

“The insurance industry has become black and white, which distances it from the reality that consumers face. Algorithms control premiums and appetites have become too hardened.” The post

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

Protected: How Investing in Clinical Analytics Can Help Improve Patient Outcomes and Foster a Collab...

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Posted: Aug 13, 2024

14 Questions for Andrew Tait of Sigma 7

“Learning risk engineering the old-fashioned way, by getting my hands deep into the problem, has been invaluable.” The post 14 Questions for Andrew Tait of Sigm...

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Concentra’s John de Lorimier on the Hidden Complexities of Improving Business Functions with Technol...

Developing tech solutions looks easy — until you try it. But while time-consuming hurdles are inevitable, it's possible to avoid the worst of them with the right planning. The post

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Employers Enhance Benefits, Wellbeing Programs Amid Rising Health Care Costs

Employers are expanding comprehensive wellbeing programs to meet employee needs, while adopting varied cost management strategies amid rising health and drug costs, a Gallagher benchmarking report finds. The post

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

The Innovation That Eludes Workers’ Comp

In sports, the effort to get the injured worker back in the game as fast as possible is secondary to the cost of doing so. So why is workers’ comp still making cost control the primary driver? The post

Posted: Aug 09, 2024

Mike Maletsky Appointed as VP, Practice Leader at Hiscox USA

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Posted: Aug 09, 2024