Risk & Insurance

How John Quigley Navigated an Insurance Merger for UFC and WWE with Precision and Speed

John Quigley succeeded in merging two massive insurance programs under extreme pressure. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Post-Pandemic Shifts Create Risks for Private Company Execs, Certain Business Sectors

Emerging economic, regulatory, and cultural trends pose complex risks for private company directors and officers in the post-pandemic landscape, according to Munich Re. The post

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Kathleen Ziegler Appointed as Chief Operations Officer for AXA XL’s Insurance Business in the Americ...

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Kathleen Ziegler Appointed a...

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Juan Luis Ortega Succeeds John Lupica as President of North America Insurance at Chubb Limited

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Juan Luis Ortega Succeeds John Lupi...

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Michael Fish to Succeed Jonathan Bennett as Head of Group Benefits at The Hartford

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Michael Fish to Succeed Jonathan Bennett as Hea...

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Cyber Insurance Provides Both Carrot and Stick for Cyber Security

Sophos report finds that companies investing in cyber defenses not only improve their security, but also gain other benefits, including lower premiums. The post

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

Handling the Heat of a Medical Malpractice Trial: Sound Advice from ProAssurance’s Experts

Mary-Lynn Ryan and Barbara Hunyady of ProAssurance share their insights on the challenges physicians face during medical malpractice trials, the resources available to them, and the role of risk management in maintaining their professional standin...

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

After Period of Stability, U.S. Workers’ Comp Market Faces Emerging Challenges

Swiss Re analysis highlights potential headwinds for U.S. workers' compensation insurers after a decade of strong profitability. The post

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Increases in Trial Awards, Claims Severity Add to Evidence of Social Inflation: RAND

RAND research of 2010-2019 data suggests social inflation may be on the rise, but says further investigation is needed to confirm the trend is not caused by other factors. The post

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

The Benefits of Bringing Outside Perspectives to the Workers’ Compensation Industry

Two recent One Call hires demonstrate the positive effect external talent and perspectives have on bringing forth successful workers’ compensation solutions. The post

Posted: Jul 09, 2024

Why Insureds Need Comprehensive Wildfire Protection

With expanding wildfire risk, insurance isn't enough. Insureds also need to invest in risk mitigation to help protect their properties. The post

Posted: Jul 09, 2024

See How Cancer Presumptions Can Change Firefighters Access To Care

Download our new white paper to see how an engaged PBM can help advocate for clients and control costs of treatment. The post

Posted: Jul 09, 2024

U.S. Commercial P&C Insurance Rates Rise 4.3% in Q2

A slight overall rise in commercial property/casualty insurance rates reflects insurers' confidence in pricing strategies, according to MarketScout. The post

Posted: Jul 09, 2024

13 Questions for vQuip CEO and Founder Cam Serigne

The founder and CEO of vQuip shares how this specialty insurance company is targeting outdoor experience rental equipment, like jet skis or snowmobiles, and what it means for them to be an "insurance chameleon." The post

Posted: Jul 09, 2024

Is a Captive Right for You? Maybe Not

Much has been written about companies that form captives. What about the ones that decide the alternative risk management structure isn’t for them? The post

Posted: Jul 08, 2024

Commercial Lines Underwriting Profits Overshadowed by Poor Personal Lines Results

AM Best report shows that personal lines dragged down P&C underwriting results for 2023, overshadowing positive commercial lines results. The post

Posted: Jul 08, 2024

In Conversation: From Top Tier Talent to Data Analytics, Alliant Retail Brokerage’s Peter Arkley Sha...

Developing the right culture, choosing the right team members, then granting them autonomy is the secret to Alliant Retail Brokerage’s success. The post

Posted: Jul 03, 2024

California Bill Targets Farmworker Heat Illness Claims

A new CWCI study suggests the new legislation may create administrative challenges without significantly improving agricultural worker safety. The post

Posted: Jul 02, 2024

In Conversation: Westfield Specialty’s Jack Kuhn Talks Specialty Lines, the Casualty Market and Insu...

Jack Kuhn, president of Westfield Specialty, discusses the latest happenings and opportunities for his business and insurance at large at RISKWORLD 2024. The post

Posted: Jul 02, 2024

Despite Declining Rates, Cyber Insurance Market Poised for Growth, Innovation

Howden's cyber insurance report portrays a stabilizing market poised for growth and innovation, despite an evolving threat landscape. The post

Posted: Jul 01, 2024

Medical Stop-Loss Report Shows Rising Frequency of Claims Above $200K Deductible

QBE's report shows that neoplasms remain the most frequent source of stop-loss reimbursements, while perinatal conditions have highest severity. The post

Posted: Jul 01, 2024

Predict & Prevent™ Podcast Episode 10: Early Warning System for Flash Floods

Previsico's hydrodynamic modeling and onsite sensors predict localized flash floods, helping insurers and customers manage risk more effectively The post

Posted: Jul 01, 2024

Predict & Prevent® Podcast Episode 10: Early Warning System for Flash Floods

Previsico's hydrodynamic modeling and onsite sensors predict localized flash floods, helping insurers and customers manage risk more effectively The post

Posted: Jul 01, 2024

In Conversation: Allianz’s Rahul Khanna Shares a Marine Industry Update from RISKWORLD 2024

Captain Rahul Khanna, global head of marine risk consulting, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, sat down with Risk & Insurance® to talk about current market trends impacting the marine industry. The post

Posted: Jul 01, 2024

Creativity, Expertise and Global Reach: How Sompo Provides Stability and Supports Distribution Partn...

Carriers that have the depth of experience and the vision to create and maintain stable portfolios will be better partners to buyers and distributors of insurance in the long run. The post

Posted: Jun 30, 2024