Risk & Insurance

Tackling the Unforeseen Environmental Risks of Climate Change

With traditional P&C insurers pushing back on claims for mold and other contamination caused by extreme weather events, Philadelphia Insurance Companies works together with their insureds to afford comprehensive coverage solutions via their e...

Posted: Nov 01, 2021

Insurance Brokers, Sick of Checking Policies? AI Can Speed Up the Process and Reduce Errors

New technological advances are enabling the policy checking process to be fully automated, using agency management and policy-checking software. The post

Posted: Nov 01, 2021

10 Risks Facing the Construction Industry

From climate change to labor shortages, the construction industry faces more than its share of risks. The post 10 Risks Facing the...

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

How Data and Technology Can Drive Better Underwriting Decisions

Innovations in technology and higher quality data have helped financial institution underwriters more accurately assess risk and, in turn, provide better solutions for their brokers and clients. The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

Questions to Focus on When Considering Parametric Insurance

BHSI shares tips for sidestepping pitfalls and effectively evaluating natural catastrophe parametric solutions. The post

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

Risk & Insurance News + Notes: Case Managers Awarded for Excellence, Mosaic Opens New York Office an...

In this News + Notes, SiriusPoint forms strategic partnership with climate-focused startup. The post

Posted: Oct 29, 2021

As Cyber Threats Expand, the Workers’ Comp Industry Needs the Right Tools and Talent

To mitigate the heightened risks that come with managing medical data, workers' compensation organizations need the right tools, strong visibility into their exposures, and an expert team that can respond to incidents. The post

Posted: Oct 29, 2021

Rising Star Desiree Jimerson on Employee Benefit Consulting and What It Means to Foster Support in t...

AssuredPartners broker Desiree Jimerson has made helping people her passion. She does this every day through her remarkable insurance career. The post

Posted: Oct 28, 2021

Choosing a Workers’ Comp PPO

With medical costs continuing to trend upward, identifying and maintaining best-in-class preferred provider organizations (PPOs) continues to be of paramount importance. The post

Posted: Oct 27, 2021

A Career in Vermont Captives: Why It Works for So Many

Access to an outdoorsy lifestyle, a stable career path and interactions with top-flight professionals are just some of the advantages. The post

Posted: Oct 27, 2021

Risk & Insurance News + Notes: Lloyd’s Adds an ESG Syndicate, TigerRisk and Pinpoint Partner to Prov...

Carisk® Partners announces a partnership to provide patient-centered workers' comp case closure and settlement solution. The post

Posted: Oct 27, 2021

Get Ready Workers’ Comp, Cannabis Legalization Is Coming. What Employers Can Do to Prepare

Employers need to prepare for a wave of new laws legalizing cannabis. The post Get Ready Workers...

Posted: Oct 26, 2021

Get Ready Workers’ Comp, Cannabis Legalization Is Growing. What Employers Can Do to Prepare

Employers need to prepare for a wave of new laws legalizing cannabis. The post Get Ready Workers...

Posted: Oct 26, 2021

Protected: Five Questions for Akshay Gupta About Parametric Insurance

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Five Questions for Akshay Gupta About Para...

Posted: Oct 26, 2021

Protected: Questions to Focus on When Considering Parametric Insurance

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Posted: Oct 26, 2021

Protected: How Data and Technology Can Drive Better Underwriting Decisions

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Posted: Oct 25, 2021

The Workplace Health Care Solution

With increasing numbers of older Americans joining the workforce to fill a void left by the pandemic, employers must be able to offer a high-quality and affordable health care service program to their employees. The post

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

As Crime Rates Rise, Tenant Security Must Increase

With legal actions against real estate firms for failing to protect residents from violent crimes increasing in cost and frequency, property owners and landlords need to have a robust security plan in place to ensure tenant safety. The post...

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

Zoombombing Settlement Reached After Hackers Blast Offensive Messaging Over Platform

After hackers used Zoom for nefarious deeds during shutdowns, the company is on the hook for its lack of security. The post

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

Where is Telehealth Headed? This National Comp Session Looked to Answer That Question

This National Comp session provided a thought-provoking discussion on where the practice of telehealth is headed. The post

Posted: Oct 22, 2021

Legal Roundup: SpaceX Rocket Tests Anger Texas Residents, The Weeknd Absolved in Copyright Tussle an...

Bobsledder files class action suit against USA Bobsled and Skeleton for failing to protect athletes against risks of irreversible injuries. The post

Posted: Oct 22, 2021

Compassion Emerges as a Major Theme at National Comp’s 2021 Teddy Award Panel

The ever-popular panel of Teddy winners at the National Comp conference delved into how compassion guided the award winners through success during COVID-19 and beyond. The post

Posted: Oct 21, 2021

What Higher Education Can Learn About Strategic Planning from Baseball’s Yogi Berra

Forward-thinking risk managers charged with strategic planning at colleges and universities could benefit from these reminders from Yogi Berra. The post

Posted: Oct 21, 2021

Rising Star Melanie Waltrich on Marine Risk and Brokering Through a Hard Insurance Market

Melanie Waltrich of Marsh found marine to be the perfect intersection for her skills in international business and insurance. The post

Posted: Oct 21, 2021

National Comp 2021 Keynote Highlights Challenges and Solutions Organizations Faced During COVID

The 2021 National Comp keynote focused on the challenges organizations have faced throughout the pandemic and the solutions they fostered. The post

Posted: Oct 20, 2021