Risk & Insurance

Medical Staffing Shortages Will Likely Get Worse Before They Improve — Here’s How to Help

A combination of factors, from COVID-related burnout to early retirements, are contributing to today’s medical staffing shortages. The post

Posted: May 14, 2024

Climate Litigation Cases Have Quadrupled Over Past Decade

Climate litigation is on the rise globally, with oil and gas companies as primary targets, potentially influencing future insurance policies: S&P The post

Posted: May 14, 2024

Vermont Is Building the Next Generation of Captive Insurance Leaders. Here’s How

A new networking and professional development group is funneling young people into the captive industry. Let’s take a look at their first year. The post

Posted: May 14, 2024

The Future of Claims Adjusting in the Age of AI

The flood of data to interpret — from predictive analytics and the ongoing complexity of insurance policies — leaves adjusters with plenty of work to do. The question is how to best support them. The post

Posted: May 14, 2024

4 Emerging Property Loss Trends and the Underwriting Best Practices Businesses Should Expect from Th...

As premiums in commercial property continue to rise, understanding the loss trends and having the right partners in place are a necessity. The post

Posted: May 13, 2024

‘Nuclear Verdicts’ Reach Record $14.5B in 2023

Marathon Strategies' analysis details the increase in nuclear verdicts in 2023 and delves into factors driving these multi-million dollar jury awards. The post

Posted: May 13, 2024

How Carris Reels Turned Its Home-State Captive Insurance Dream Into Reality

Employee-owned manufacturer Carris Reels found a place to form its captive in its home state of Vermont — making it a rare gem for the domicile. The post

Posted: May 13, 2024

Meet the Rising Stars of 2024: Creative, Adaptable, and Ready for Change

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars is here, and its graduating members are showing what it means to be a Power Broker during times of change and unpredictability. The post

Posted: May 13, 2024

Empowering Program Administrators: Filling an Education Need for These Insurance Professionals

PAs often fill niche and specialized roles in insurance. For the professionals looking to stand out, continuing education can be a boon to their careers. The post

Posted: May 13, 2024

News + Notes: NAIC Issues National Call for Data, TPLF Sees Dip in 2023, New Ban on Asbestos Finaliz...

The NAIC’s national call for policy and claim is intended to help regulators address a growing crisis in property insurance, but some states are opting out of full participation in an effort to attract new capacity. The post

Posted: May 12, 2024

Rising Star and Avid Outdoorsman Mike Summers Is Blazing a Trail in Private Client Property Coverage

Here's our conversation with 2023 Private Client Power Broker Mike Summers, who was recently hired as strategic account executive with HUBPrivate Client group. The post

Posted: May 11, 2024

COVID-19 Can Be Occupational Disease Under Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act: Court

Colorado ruling establishes that COVID-19 can be considered an occupational disease under certain circumstances The post

Posted: May 10, 2024

Neal Rubin Named as Senior Vice President, Benefits for The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Neal Rubin Named as Senior Vice Presi...

Posted: May 09, 2024

Erin Osborne Appointed as Head of U.S. Excess Casualty at Ascot Group

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Erin Osborne Appointed as Head of U.S. Excess Casualty at Asc...

Posted: May 09, 2024

Jen Blair Appointed as Global Director of Property & Casualty and Product Development at WBN

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Jen Blair Appointed as Global Director...

Posted: May 09, 2024

Hart Humble Appointed as Head of Customer & Broker Engagement for South Central U.S., BHSI

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Hart Humble Appointed as Head of Customer &...

Posted: May 09, 2024

Katherine August-deWilde Joins Newfront’s Board of Directors

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Katherine August-deWilde Joins Newfront’s Board of Directors...

Posted: May 09, 2024

6 Questions for Charles Taylor’s Robbie Arnold on Managing Extreme Weather Event Claims

Extreme weather has had a significant impact on claims and the insurance industry in recent years. Robbie Arnold explains what insurers — and policyholders — can do to handle it. The post

Posted: May 09, 2024

Behavioral Health Issues Add Costs and Delay Injured Worker Recovery

Sentry Insurance found that behavioral health issues delay return-to-work and claims resolution, underscoring need to focus on injured workers' wellbeing. The post

Posted: May 09, 2024

Navigating Through Unprecedented Property Insurance Trends

Bret Ahnell of FM Global discusses the prolonged hard market in property insurance, the impact of climate change on the industry, and the company's focus on expanding renewable energy coverage. The post

Posted: May 08, 2024

Intellectual Property Risks Expanding with AI Usage, Cyber Threats

Intangible assets, like information and IP, are increasingly among a company's most valuable assets, but face a coverage gap compared with physical assets, Aon report finds. The post

Posted: May 08, 2024

Unveiling CFOs’ Evolving Role: Insights from Travelers’ Joann Balous

Joann Balous from Travelers discusses the changing dynamics of the CFO's role in risk management, their concerns about cybersecurity, and their collaboration with risk management teams The post

Posted: May 08, 2024

Rising Star Derrick Wong Shares How He Keeps Pace with the Ever-Changing Employee Benefits Space

Whether he’s implementing new types of benefits to encourage employee recruitment and retention or watching trends in employee benefits, this Risk Cooperative broker is helping clients navigate a highly complex space. The post

Posted: May 08, 2024

On-Demand Webinar — Navigating TCPA and DNC Compliance: Balancing Risk and Reach for Insurance Profe...

Learn more about the complexities of TCPA and DNC compliance and get tips on how to empower insurance agents to expand their reach while mitigating risk in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. The post

Posted: May 07, 2024

Majority of Business Execs Say Their Company Unprepared for Cyber Threat

Munich Re's survey underscores the urgent need for robust cyber security and insurance amid escalating cyber threats and a widening protection gap The post

Posted: May 07, 2024