Risk & Insurance

Agent/Broker M&A Activity Hits 16-Quarter Low in 2Q 2024

Insurance M&A activity declines to 16-quarter low, but is higher than a decade ago and private equity interest remains strong, according to OPTIS Partners analysis. The post

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

5-Year Report Card: How the Insurance Industry Is Doing at Attracting New Talent

Five years into the crisis, here’s how the insurance industry is approaching talent attraction and retention. The post 5-Year Re...

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

Rising Star Kelly Eisenbies on the Value of Resilience in the Face of Education Sector Uncertainty

Gallagher broker Kelly Eisenbies shares her insurance career journey so far and what it takes to get higher education institutions the best coverage for their student athletes. The post

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

First Responder Mental Health Lagging in Workers’ Comp

State workers' comp laws lag in supporting first responder mental health, despite growing recognition of psychological injuries, a new report finds. The post

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Insurers Struggle to Extract Value from Technology

Bain report finds insurers are wrestling with how to extract value from data and technology investments, but technology leadership can lead to significant business improvements. The post

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Gallagher’s Martha Bane on the Macro Trends Sweeping the Property Insurance Market

This Gallagher property practice leader details the trends affecting commercial property insurance. The post Gallagher’s Martha Ba...

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Green Liabilities: How Insurers Are Helping Protect Renewable Energy Producers

The transition to renewable energy is well underway, and insurers are working to help the sector overcome its growing pains. The post Green Liabilit...

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Elevating Outcomes: The Impact of Early Physical Therapy on Workers’ Compensation Claims

Discover the benefits of timely physical therapy in enhancing patient recovery and reducing claim costs. The post

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Mitigating Protest Risks with Insurance Coverage, Risk Assessment

Gallagher report highlights how insurance policies can respond to global protests and civil unrest, urging proactive risk mitigation. The post

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

For Risk Manager LaToya Lee, Keeping People Safe Is a Source of Fulfillment

Safety professional LaToya Lee breaks ground as Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers’ first female African American vice president. The post For Risk Manager LaToya Le...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Inflation and Supply Chain Disruptions Increase Replacement Costs, Leading to Underinsurance

Cyclical labor and material cost increases mean brokers and underwriters had better be on their toes when communicating valuations to insureds. The post

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

How Innovative Tech MGAs Could Change the Insurance Landscape

It’s about time we got emerging technologies and strategies that mitigate risk and avoid losses into the hands of more customers. The post

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Exploring the Impact of Workplace Injuries and the Role of Employee Assistance Programs

While some workers’ comp carriers recognize that addressing an injured worker’s stress can speed up recovery, not all provide a holistic approach. Integrating an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) into a workers’ comp program supports total worker...

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

Talent Strategies Shape Global Benefits Trends for Multinationals: Report

Aon reports that global benefits professionals navigate compliance, cost, and communication challenges while leveraging data and expanding offerings to attract top talent. The post

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

Survey Reveals Wide Interest in Workplace Safety Technology, But Barriers to Adoption

A new National Safety Council report reveals increased workplace risks and growing interest in safety technologies, despite barriers to adoption. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Visionary Efforts Shaping Society: Introducing the 2024 Risk All Stars

The brilliance of the 2024 Risk All Stars is benefiting not just businesses or nonprofits but society at large. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Mastering Claims: Bobby Collins’ Strategy for Workers’ Comp Success at Ballad Health

Following a merger that brought a backlog of old claims, Bobby Collins worked methodically to free up reserves — and keep a lid on dormant files in the future. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

From City Streets to Hallways: Curt Fernandez’s Journey to Enhance Safety in Arlington’s Schools

Curt Fernandez of Arlington Independent School District is building a safety culture that is broad, deep and intended to last. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

How Proactive and Persistent Marinda Griese Ensured CMS Compliance for CJPRMA

Seeing the potential for major fines, Marinda Griese led the overhaul of a California risk pool’s reporting process, with remarkable results. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Hoda Hussein’s Humanistic Approach to Risk Management in Education Shows Empathy in Action

Risk All Star Hoda Hussein’s humanistic approach to life governs her work as a risk management consultant to the educational sector. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

One Year and a Blank Slate: How Josh Jeffers Assembled a Multibillion-Dollar Spin-Off’s New Insuranc...

For this one-man risk management team, spinning off a new multibillion-dollar company meant building nearly everything from scratch. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Eric Johnson’s Unified Safety Program Is Helping Transform Baltimore’s Schools — and the City Itself

The Maryland Stadium Authority’s Eric Johnson delivered impressive risk management results on a novel public infrastructure project The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Building Trust: Jason Malatak’s Mission to Improve Mental Health in Construction

By working to improve employee mental health in construction, Jason Malatak is also addressing a range of other issues, from quality of work to employee retention. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Risk All Star Darrell Mathis Is Transforming Workers’ Compensation for City of Chicago

Darrell Mathis is building an exemplary claims program for the third-largest city in the United States. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Pulling Together: How Risk All Star Jessica Morgan Led a Safety Revolution at ABM

For one facilities services provider, the first step toward better safety was to align goals between departments. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024