Risk & Insurance

Is Your Property Prepared for the 2021 Hurricane Season? Here Are the Top Qualities Your Insurance P...

Predictions are in, and the 2021 hurricane season is looming large. Property owners must seek out an insurance partner that can help manage the storm, but also be there long after the winds die down. The post

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Property and Casualty Market Trends Impacting Public Entities — and How to Keep Your Risk Mitigation...

Several trends are compounding in the P&C space that public entities need to watch when planning future risk mitigation strategies. The post

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

How Empathetic Claim Management Helps Avoid Large Jury Awards and Nuclear Verdicts

Claimant advocacy — regardless of fault — can minimize the feelings of anger and distrust that drive injured parties to litigation after a crash. The post

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

EPIC’s Jeff Breskin Shares What It Takes to Be the Best in Workers’ Comp Brokering

Jeff Breskin of EPIC shares his brokering story, from his roots at Liberty Mutual through his dedication as a broker in the workers' comp space. The post

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Protected: 5 Tips to Get the Board Invested in Cyber Risk Management

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Posted: Jul 26, 2021

Aon and Willis Towers Watson Agree to Terminate Merger After DOJ Suit

After several weeks of trying to push for approval, Aon and Willis Towers Watson have mutually agreed to terminate merger agreements. The post

Posted: Jul 26, 2021

6 Questions for Sedgwick CEO Mike Arbour

Listening to his customers and listening to his team. Mike Arbour closes in on the anniversary of him being named CEO of Sedgwick. The post 6 Qu...

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

Could Unlimited Paid Time Off Become the Norm? How a Pandemic Expanded the Conversation Around Work-...

COVID has created an interesting discussion surrounding unlimited paid time off programs. The post

Posted: Jul 24, 2021

Rising Star Hannah Adams of Gallagher Talks to Risk & Insurance About Nonprofit Sector Brokering

Hannah Adams of Gallagher pushes aside the notion that women should ever be considered second best when it comes to their potential to thrive in the insurance industry. The post

Posted: Jul 23, 2021

On-Demand Webinar — Vermont’s Captive Industry: It Just Might Be the Best Job You’ve Never Heard Of

The thriving Vermont Captive industry is a little-known gem in the financial sector. Hear firsthand from the professionals who made it their home and are glad they did. The post

Posted: Jul 22, 2021

9 Emerging Risks Facing the Aviation Industry as It Attempts to Reopen Following COVID

The aviation industry is rebounding after COVID-19 but it may never look exactly like it did pre-pandemic. The post

Posted: Jul 21, 2021

9 Emerging Risks Facing the Aviation Industry as It Reopens

The aviation industry is rebounding after COVID-19 but it may never look exactly like it did pre-pandemic. The post

Posted: Jul 21, 2021

Risk Matrix | SolarCity Lawsuit, Girl Scout Cookie Surplus and More

The quirky and profound ways in which insurance and risk management impact our lives. The post

Posted: Jul 20, 2021

Opinion | Olympics Plus a Pandemic Equal a Risk Management Nightmare: Are the 2021 Games Failing to...

With the 2021 Olympics inching closer, COVID-19 is still very much threatening the individuals who volunteer for the Games. The post

Posted: Jul 20, 2021

Protected: Saint Peter’s Healthcare System Wins a National Award for Workers’ Comp Excellence. Here’...

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Posted: Jul 19, 2021

Risk & Insurance News + Notes: Mosaic Insurance Launches Transactional Liability Underwriting, IGI A...

Mosaic launches a transactional liability underwriting team in the U.S., IGI announces European subsidiary and Towerstone acquires PLUS, Inc. The post

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

Why Every Company Needs a Cyber Attack Response Plan No Matter Their Size — and Helpful Tips to Get...

Knowing how to respond to a cyber event starts with understanding your company's vulnerability. The post Why Every Company Needs a...

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

How Human-Centered Design Helps Adjusters Work Smarter, Not Harder

Portals designed with the user in mind can help claims professionals focus their time, attention and expertise on the cases that need it most, producing better outcomes for every stakeholder. The post

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

Hyper-Automation in Insurance: What Does It Mean and What Are Its Upsides?

To address recent challenges brought on by pandemic, a shifting workforce and more, the insurance industry may find the answer in hyper-automation. The post

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

Determining the Root Cause of the Surfside Condo Collapse: Failed Risk Management Is the Culprit

A risk management root cause analysis points out the steps that led to the disaster in Surfside. Let this be a lesson, then, when dealing with risk management for all items. The post

Posted: Jul 16, 2021

Rising Star Jack Kurcab of Gallagher Talks to Risk & Insurance About Education Sector Brokering

Gallagher broker Jack Kurcab shares how he got his start in the industry, what the education sector can expect this year and more. The post

Posted: Jul 16, 2021

CompTalk: Fragility to Resiliency — The Road Traveled by Employers, Payers, Providers and Workers Th...

Joe Van Winkle of SABABA Health Group shares how to incorporate functional data in addressing both the physical and mental health concerns of an injured worker. The post

Posted: Jul 16, 2021

Are a Pandemic and Political Instability Enough Proof for You to Focus on Risk Preparedness in 2021...

If we learned anything from 2020, it is that the unexpected should absolutely be expected, and the need for risk preparedness is paramount. Advertis...

Posted: Dec 06, 2020

Why Empathy Is Vital at Every Touchpoint in Workers’ Comp

In the midst of a global pandemic and a “new normal” that includes the opioid crisis, isolation, heightened levels of depression and anxiety and financial instability, injured workers may be facing more complicated challenges than ever before, sai...

Posted: Dec 04, 2020

This Is No Black Swan: Why We Must Address COVID-19 as the Geopolitical Risk It Is

In the world of risk management, we are often like the captain of the Titanic trying to spot menacing icebergs even as we move forward, full speed ahead. COVID-19 was an iceberg. The visible portion appeared to be a minor risk. Hidden below...

Posted: Dec 04, 2020