Risk & Insurance

Political Risks and Violence a Rising Business Concern in 2024

Political violence emerges as a top concern for businesses, driven by global unrest and economic uncertainty, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The post

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Global Reinsurance Capital Hits $729B in 2023

Boosted by improved profitability and ROE, the global reinsurance industry saw a 12% increase in capital to $729 billion in 2023, Gallagher Re reports The post

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

8 Questions for Amwins’ David Lewison on the Impact of Warfare on the Cyber Insurance Markets

An experienced insurance executive, David Lewison of Amwins discusses the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and their impact on cyber warfare and insurance. The post

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Ransomware Ravaging Health Care: Why Cybercriminals Target These Vital Institutions

Health care facilities are an attractive and vulnerable target for cyberattack. Understanding the cyber landscape and getting the right insurance team in place is just the first step to stopping cybercriminals in their tracks. The post

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Leaders Needed to Catalyze Growth at Kids’ Chance

With a presence in all 50 states and an increasing number of kids to reach, Kids’ Chance seeks leaders to advance the national community and its mission. The post

Posted: Apr 09, 2024

AI and Vendor Payment Fraud: 6 Questions for Trustpair’s Baptiste Collot

Trustpair cofounder Baptiste Collot delves into the evolving landscape of vendor payment fraud, AI’s role in facilitating this crime, and how his company is combating the threat. The post

Posted: Apr 09, 2024

Empathy and a Sense of Purpose: What Drives Frontline Workers’ Comp Employees

In workers’ comp, quick and seamless care produces the best outcomes for injured workers and employers, but the process is rife with opportunities for delay, creating stress for all parties. Three frontline workers share how they navigate those ch...

Posted: Apr 08, 2024

Psychosocial Factors Impact Workers’ Comp Physical Therapy Outcomes

Exploring the impact of psychosocial factors on physical therapy, a WCRI study highlights the need for holistic, targeted interventions to improve outcomes for low back pain patients. The post

Posted: Apr 08, 2024

U.S. Commercial Lines See Moderate Rate Hikes in Q1 2024

MarketScout reports that U.S. commercial insurance rates rose 3.9% in Q1 2024, led by cyber, auto and property insurance The post U.S. Com...

Posted: Apr 08, 2024

News + Notes: D&O Insurers on the Hook for SEC Investigation, Insurer Halts Homeowners Policies in C...

The Hartford joins a growing-list of insurers that have withdrawn from California's homeowners insurance market. The post

Posted: Apr 08, 2024

Hybrid Work, Hybrid Risks: Safeguarding Data in the New Work Environment

Challenges are emerging in the hybrid work environment. The post Hybrid Work, Hybrid Risks: Safeguarding Data in t...

Posted: Apr 08, 2024

Perspective | We Call It Insurance. He Called It Protection

Growing a prominent “insurance” empire in the 1920s and ’30s brought this entrepreneur fame, fortune and the veneration of the public — at least for a while. The post

Posted: Apr 07, 2024

How the Return-to-Work Revolution Balances Technology and Human Touch

A mix of technology and old-school best practices is driving return-to-work results in workers’ comp. The post How...

Posted: Apr 07, 2024

Celebrating Every Win: The Theo Award Takes a More Detailed Look at Workers’ Comp Excellence

Folks, I have exciting news.  National Comp and R&I have come together to launch a brand-new award that builds on our former Teddy Award’s 30+ year legacy of honoring employers in their quest for workers’ comp excellence.   The Theo Award, lik...

Posted: Apr 06, 2024

Prescribing Care: How Risk Management Can Support Health Care Workers

Health care workers put their patients first every day. It’s time we place their wellbeing at the fore. The post Pr...

Posted: Apr 06, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Choice-of-Law Provisions in Maritime Contracts

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholds the enforceability of choice-of-law provisions in marine insurance contracts, and is expected to curb forum shopping. The post

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Lockton Appoints Trevor Smith as Managing Director, Technology Risk

Latest hiring news from insurance and risk management industry. The post Lockton Appoints Trevor Smith as Managing Di...

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Cyber Insurance Market Growth Hindered by Uninsured Risks

Despite a maturing cyber insurance market, Munich Re's report reveals a significant gap in coverage, with 87% of decision makers feeling inadequately protected against cyberattacks. The post

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Alex Post Appointed as Senior Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services

The latest hiring announcement in the industry today. The post Alex Post Appointed as Senior Vice President a...

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Tish King Named as Head of Corporate Communications at United Educators

The latest promotion announcement in the industry today. The post Tish King Named as Head of Corporate Communica...

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Tish King Named Head of Corporate Communications at United Educators

The latest promotion announcement in the industry today. The post Tish King Named Head of Corporate Communicatio...

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Insured Cannot Block D&O Coverage for Another Insured’s Settlement

Consent and cooperation provisions in a D&O policy cannot be used by one insured party to prevent coverage for another insured party's settlement. The post

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Why Insurance’s Battle Against Climate Perils Is Moving from Prediction to Prevention

Building more resilient buildings and infrastructure and preventing damage from disasters will be key to managing climate risk in the future. The post

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

A Duty to Protect: How Travel Insurance Can Address a Riskier World

COVID was not the only thing that disrupted business travel. Geopolitical instability, climate risks and a new class of bleisure travelers are making corporate travel more complicated. The post

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Strict Compliance Standard Upheld in Claims Notice Requirement

The 9th Circuit held that Heritage Bank of Commerce did not strictly comply with the notice provision under its claims-made-and-reported policy. The post

Posted: Apr 04, 2024