Risk & Insurance

Dangerous Jobs: Why Health Screenings Are Critical to Protect Firefighters

The implementation of an annual wellness-fitness program can improve firefighter fitness and ultimately help save lives. The post

Posted: Apr 29, 2024

Cyber Insurance May Fall Short of Cyberattack Costs

Cybersecurity firm CYE finds that 80% of insured companies lack sufficient coverage to cover the cost of data breaches. The post Cybe...

Posted: Apr 29, 2024

Measuring Movement Differently

FIGUR8 is changing the game when it comes to analyzing and informing injured workers’ recovery from musculoskeletal injuries. The post Measuring...

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

West Virginia Court Clarifies Disability Apportionment Burden of Proof

A recent West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruling places the onus on employers to substantiate apportionment of disability awards in workers' compensation cases The post

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Workers’ Comp Claims Shift Small Business Insurance Priorities

Small businesses owner priorities shift from price to risk management after a workers' compensation claim, The Hanover found The post

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Elections May Increase Political Violence, Business Risks

Amid rising global tensions, businesses grapple with potential political violence and property damage at home and abroad, underscoring the need for robust risk mitigation strategies, according to Beazley. The post

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Steven Robles Named 2024 RIMS Risk Manager of the Year

Steven Robles and Mrunal Pandit earn top risk management honors from RIMS in 2024. The post Steven Robles Named 2024 RIMS Risk Man...

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

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

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Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Understanding Distracted Driving: 5 Questions for Arity’s Henry Kowal

The use of smartphones while driving continues to rise. Risk & Insurance spoke with Arity’s director of outbound product management about how telematics can help us understand driver behavior — and save lives. The post

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Christophe Letondot to Lead Marsh’s New Global Alternative Risk Solutions Practice

The latest people news in the industry today The post Christophe Letondot to Lead Marsh’s New Glo...

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Chloe Gordge Promoted to Head of Terrorism for Markel in London

The latest people news in the industry today The post Chloe Gordge Promoted to Head of Terrorism for Markel in London...

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Danielle Lombardo Appointed as Chair of Real Estate, Hospitality, and Leisure Division at WTW

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Danielle Lombardo Appointed as Chair o...

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Margot Spera Joins Alliant Specialty as Senior Vice President in Real Estate & Hospitality Division

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Margot Spera Joins Alliant Speci...

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Could AI Bridge the Talent Gap in the Wake of a Silver Tsunami?

Augmenting human insights and striking an appropriate balance between maximizing work output and managing the emotional complexities inherent in workers' compensation cases and claims is essential. The post

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Cybercrime Surges in 2023, With Business Email Especially Vulnerable

As cybercrime claims activity rises, Coalition's report emphasizes the critical role of robust cybersecurity measures. The post

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Treating Injured Workers Like Athletes: Why Early PT Is Key to Claims Success

Early PT can be the key to improved injured worker outcomes and lower claims costs. How can workers’ comp promote quicker access to care? The post

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

Personal Lines Driving P&C Growth, Commercial Lines Mixed

Swiss Re reports that the U.S. P&C insurance market is seeing improved results, but commercial lines faces pressure to boost margins. The post

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

5 Ways to Attract the Next Generation of Insurance Talent

The talent shortage is a critical emerging risk in the insurance industry, which has fallen short in demonstrating its purpose and value to prospective employees. Here are five strategies companies can pursue to strengthen recruitment and retentio...

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Navigating Global Travel Uncertainties: Business Travel Risk Insights from HUB’s Will Mule

We always advise our clients to be vigilant, even in low-risk countries. Never assume everything is okay, and take the same care and attention wherever you're traveling. The post

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Commercial Lines Premiums Increase in Q1, Workers’ Comp the Exception

Ivans Q1 index shows premium renewal rates increased for most commercial lines year over year, and all lines quarter over quarter. The post

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Navigating Today’s Cyber Market: Why Sustainability Is a Necessity

The cyber insurance landscape of today will not be the cyber insurance landscape of tomorrow. With that in mind, responsible insurers are already keeping a finger on the pulse of today's challenges and working toward a sustainable future. T...

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

4 Key Takeaways from 10 Years of Work Comp Benchmark Study Data

Condensing a decade of research with claims execs and frontline professionals, this white paper distills over 1,000 pages of text and data into just four (4) key takeaways for closing the claims performance gap. The post

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Insurance Agent/Broker M&A Activity Hits 15-Quarter Low in Q1 2024

Amid rising interest rates and elevated valuations, Q1 sees a slowdown in M&A activity in the insurance distribution sector, with a more diverse range of buyers emerging, according to a recent report by Optis Partners. The post

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

New Coalition Focuses on Climate Risk Impact on Workforce

The National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health aims to guide employers in mitigating climate risk's impact on employee wellbeing and business performance. The post

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

D&O and Cyber Liability Insurance Markets Stabilize in 2023

Amidst evolving regulations and market competition, the D&O and cyber liability insurance sectors are seeing rates level off, reports BRP Group. The post

Posted: Apr 19, 2024