Risk & Insurance

Timing Is Everything in E&S Market Success

Munich Re Specialty Insurance's (MRSI) Megan Kelley takes on a new E&S Casualty leadership role in a market where capacity and a refreshed underwriting approach are needed. The post

Posted: Dec 08, 2021

Liberty Mutual 2021 Workplace Safety Index Details Top Causes of Workplace Injuries

Data highlights pre-pandemic trends, but expert anticipates substantial impact to come. The post Lib...

Posted: Dec 07, 2021

Commercial Insurance Rate Increases Aren’t As Dramatic As They Were in 2020, But Insureds Should Sti...

Risk Placement Services released their mid-year casualty market outlook, highlighting which segments are meeting challenges and embracing opportunities. The post

Posted: Dec 06, 2021

Cyber: It’s in Everything You Do. So What Does That Mean for the Insurance Industry?

As cyber risk grows, will insurers have the capacity to provide coverage? The post Cyber: It’s in...

Posted: Dec 06, 2021

Swiss Re, State Farm and The Hartford Weigh In on How COVID-19 Exacerbated the Insurance Talent Gap

From more flexible work arrangements to diversity and inclusion, here’s what the next generation of insurance talent is looking for. The post

Posted: Dec 06, 2021

Resilient Construction Is the Future of the Industry. Here’s Why

Resilient construction presents a major business opportunity for contractors over the next few years. Here’s what they need to know about this building technique and how their risk managers and insurers can help. The post

Posted: Dec 06, 2021

Are You a Carrier Using Only One Credit Model? Why Kroll Says You Should Think Again

A report from Kroll Bond Rating Agency highlights to importance of diversifying the insurance credit rating process. The post

Posted: Dec 06, 2021

3 Ways Insurers Can Lead in Responding to the Increase in Systemic Cyber Threats

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, here are three ways insurers can help keep clients protected. The post

Posted: Dec 06, 2021

Rising Star Yoselien Jansen on Her Career Journey and Why Working in Credit Insurance Is Rewarding

Aon broker Yoselien Jansen talks her career so far and what advice she would give to a young professional in the industry. The post

Posted: Dec 06, 2021

How Recruitment and Training Is Improving Claims Adjusting

Engle Martin & Associates’ forward-thinking recruitment and training program provides team members a successful career path while attracting a constant pipeline of talent for its own succession planning. The post

Posted: Dec 06, 2021

7 Questions for CPCU Society International Ambassador Anant Borole

Advancing the mission of the CPCU Society internationally as well as domestically is the charge of this 2016 CPCU designee. The post

Posted: Dec 05, 2021

Legal Roundup: Phillie Phanatic Back Following Settlement, Alec Baldwin Faces First Round of Lawsuit...

Seattle DA seeks $38B from opioid distributors, and the first suit following the fatal shooting on the "Rust" movie set alleges negligence. The post

Posted: Dec 05, 2021

From Cyber Risk to the Lingering Effects of COVID, the Top Issues Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan Wants...

To kick-off Triple-I’s Joint Industry Forum CEO Sean Kevelighan discussed the top issues insurers and risk managers should be watching next year. The post

Posted: Dec 03, 2021

Want Injured Workers to Recover Faster? Reduce the Cognitive Load of the Claims Process

Make workers' comp claim management and recovery easier for workers by reducing the cognitive load and executive function required. The post

Posted: Dec 03, 2021

Rebuilding In-Person Insurance Industry Events: What Happened at IRMI’s 41st Annual Construction Ris...

This year's IRMI Construction Risk Conference featured 37 sessions and 67 speakers. This was the first in-person event since live events were put on hold due to the pandemic. The post

Posted: Dec 02, 2021

Legal Roundup: Oklahoma Supreme Court Overturns $465M J&J Opioid Judgment, Boeing Settles Shareholde...

Facebook’s malware suit against NSO to proceed and Kanye West’s apparel company to pay $950K to settle consumer protection lawsuit. The post

Posted: Dec 01, 2021

11 Questions for Risk Strategies’ CEO John Mina

Risk Strategies CEO John Mina talks to Risk & Insurance about his approach to managing company talent and culture. The post 11 Questi...

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

This Risk Manager’s Career Makes Him Feel on Top of the World … Literally!

For 18 years, Vincent Valencia lived atop a mountain supervising Mammoth Mountain Ski Area’s gondola operation. What happens when he retires in two years? The post

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

Opinion | Concerned About a Shortage of Physicians to Treat Injured Workers? Hint: California’s Work...

California's workers' comp system is unsustainable. Here's why. The post

Posted: Nov 29, 2021

4 Safety Areas That Should Be Top of Mind for Farmers as Fall’s Harvest Wraps Up

As harvest season concludes, farmers should be aware of these fall and winter safety risks. The post 4...

Posted: Nov 29, 2021

Legal Roundup: Johnson & Johnson Settles Suit, Clean Air Act Reaches Supreme Court and More

The Supreme Court has agreed to take on a case involving the Clean Air Act. The post Legal Round...

Posted: Nov 21, 2021

Wondering Why Your Cyber Insurance Rates Are Going Up? Thank the 125% Increase in Attacks from Ranso...

The increased migration of data onto the cloud is viewed as strengthening cyber risk mitigation efforts. Allianz's Thomas Kang expresses optimism that the steady tide of cyber intrusions can be dealt with. The post

Posted: Nov 21, 2021

Can Virtual Reality Really Help Injured Workers with Pain, PTSD and Other Conditions?

At National Comp 2021, attendees heard firsthand from a PTSD survivor how virtual reality can be used to treat workplace trauma and pain. The post

Posted: Nov 19, 2021

7 Questions for the CPCU Society’s Chris Hampshire

Like many professional organizations, the CPCU Society has been challenged in recent years by a decreasing membership base. The president-elect of the Society's leadership council has some ideas on how to reverse that trend. The post

Posted: Nov 18, 2021

The 3 Top Risks For 2021 and Beyond, According to AXA XL

From climate change to cybersecurity, experts identified these issues as our greatest risks. How will risk managers respond? The post

Posted: Nov 18, 2021