Risk & Insurance

Swiss Re Charts $17 Billion in Litigation Funding in 2021; Is It Any Wonder We’re Experiencing Socia...

With third-party litigation funding reaching $17 billion in 2021, companies and their insurers are likely to see an uptick in social inflation in the years to come. The post

Posted: Jan 11, 2022

Legal Roundup: Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty, Morgan Stanley Settles Data Breach Suit and More

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty on four counts: three for wire fraud and one for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The post

Posted: Jan 10, 2022

Insurance AI & Innovative Tech USA 2022

Achieve Unparalleled Insurance Success with Data & Technology. The post Insurance AI & Innovative Tech USA 2022 appeared first on

Posted: Jan 10, 2022

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s Recent Analysis of the Traveling Employee Doctrine and Workers’...

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania reviewed employer liability for a disabling injury sustained while an employee was traveling for employer-sponsored social event. The post

Posted: Jan 10, 2022

Legal Roundup: Hacking Suit Settles for $190 Million, Veteran COVID Death Suit Finds Justice and Mor...

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry. The post

Posted: Jan 09, 2022

Almost Two Years into the Pandemic, Why Aren’t We Paying More Attention to Long-COVID?

Nearly 10% of people who experience mild COVID-19 infections have symptoms that persist beyond two weeks. Will this create a disability crisis? The post

Posted: Jan 08, 2022

How a French Mathematician, Insurance Broker and Risk Assessor Made Millions Betting on Horses

A 2018 book tells the story of a Frenchman who lived lavishly, gambled brilliantly, yet bore the title of risk manager. The post

Posted: Jan 08, 2022

10 Questions for United Educators’ CEO and President Janice Abraham

United Educators' President and CEO Janice Abraham shares her thoughts and opinions with Risk & Insurance. The post

Posted: Jan 07, 2022

‘The Big Quit’: Why Mid-Sized Company Leaders Are Concerned with the Ballooning Talent Shortage

Employees are leaving the workforce. Here's a look at employers' top concerns when dealing with The Great Resignation. The post

Posted: Jan 07, 2022

Risk & Insurance Conference Update: What Was Discussed at the 2021 National Disaster Resilience Conf...

Weather and risk professionals gathered in Florida for the 2021 National Disaster Resilience Conference. The post

Posted: Jan 06, 2022

Charitable Giving Throughout the Insurance Industry Is on the Rise. Here Are IICF’s Philanthropic Ou...

Bill Ross, CEO of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, discusses how to make a meaningful impact across the industry. The post

Posted: Jan 05, 2022

There’s an App for That: How Smartphones Are Addressing the Workplace Mental Health Crisis

Smartphone apps have joined the fight against the mental health crisis. Here's how they can serve as a beneficial tool. The post

Posted: Jan 05, 2022

Legal Roundup: Company Faces Workplace Safety Trial, Walmart Accused of Illegally Dumping Hazardous...

Walmart is being hit with a lawsuit after being accused of illegally dumping various hazardous waste materials. The post

Posted: Jan 05, 2022

It’s Time to Standardize Health Care for Workers’ Comp Patients. That Starts with More Spanish-Speak...

Workers' compensation is enduring a painful shortage of Spanish-speaking nurses. The post

Posted: Jan 04, 2022

Supply Chain Risk Was a Surprise Menace in 2021. Here Are Some Risks that May Come to the Fore in 20...

Predicting some specific risks such as ransomware or climate change disruptions may be easier than others and regulators are expecting companies to show they are prepared for them. The post

Posted: Jan 03, 2022

Fixing the Insurance Collateral Crunch

Insurance collateral obligations can tie up millions of dollars and severely reduce capital available for business operations and investment. This poses a significant challenge for corporate financial officers, who need a better solution. Now, the...

Posted: Dec 29, 2021

The Great Exodus: Who Opened the Flood Gates?

Read to find out about the impact of "The Great Resignation" and how to address this crisis head on. The post The Great Exodus: Who Opened t...

Posted: Dec 29, 2021

Utilization Review: Clinical Excellence & Unparalleled Outcomes

At EK Health, we have partnered our strength in clinical excellence with our superior technology in utilization and peer review, resulting in a highly refined process where clinical excellence is key. The post

Posted: Dec 29, 2021

How Ecological Momentary Assessment and Other Behavioral Health Tools Can Impact Your Workers’ Comp...

In the third installment of this series, Dr. John C. Peters discusses how reducing claim costs also presents a behavioral science challenge.  The post

Posted: Dec 28, 2021

Watch for These 4 Workers’ Comp Litigation Trends in 2022

From COVID-19 compensability disputes to whether marijuana is reimbursable, here are four litigation trends shaping workers' comp. The post

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

Should Immigration Status be Considered When Evaluating a Florida Workers’ Compensation Claim for Po...

Chartwell Law has published a new white paper on the role of immigration status when evaluating a Florida resident's workers' compensation claim. The post

Posted: Dec 22, 2021

Younger Insurance Customers Want Speed and Seamless Underwriting. Can This Industry Deliver?

To capture young, new customers, insurers must adapt their business processes to be as responsive and proactive as possible in order to stay relevant. The post

Posted: Dec 22, 2021

How Asking 10 Questions Can Help Unearth Psychosocial Risk Factors in Workers’ Comp

A recent MedRisk webinar discussed the usefulness of the biopsychosocial model when aiding return to work efforts. The post

Posted: Dec 22, 2021

Genex, Coventry and Mitchell Merged to Form Enlyte. Here’s the New Firm’s Auto, P&C and Workers’ Com...

Many Americans suffering through COVID’s social distancing isolation, loss and anxiety have been unable to make appointments with overbooked therapists. Using contracted therapists in an Employer Assistance Program (EAP) network remains a promisin...

Posted: Dec 21, 2021

Robotic Process Automation: What Is It and How Can It Advance Risk Management?

When we automate the more mundane processes in risk management, we will start to gain successes and build a better risk landscape. The post

Posted: Dec 20, 2021