Risk & Insurance

5 Best Practices for Managing Complex Workers’ Comp Cases

Catastrophic injuries can have lasting effects on workers’ physical and mental health, making recovery a long and often complicated process. Following these best practices gives case mangers the best chance of delivering optimal outcomes for all s...

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

Strong D&O Insurance Results Unsustainable in 2024

Despite strong underwriting results in 2023, Fitch Ratings reports that the U.S. D&O insurance market faces declining premiums and emerging litigation risks. The post

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

Insurers Not Liable for Towers Watson’s Shareholder Settlements

Court holds insurers are not required to cover $90 million in settlements related to shareholder lawsuits stemming from Towers Watson's merger with Willis The post

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

Opinion | Watch Your Water

Fifty years on, the conflict at the heart of the film "Chinatown" — disputes over diminishing fresh water supplies — is more relevant than ever. The post

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

Next-Gen RMS: AI Brings Broader Insights and Stronger Control in Insurance Risk Management

Risk management systems are taking on a power and prominence that were previously unimaginable. The post

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

Reinsurance Market Shows Positive Trends, Increased Competition

Amid increased competition and capacity, the April 1 reinsurance renewals signal a more predictable market, with competition for higher catastrophe layers, according to a report by Aon. The post

Posted: Apr 03, 2024

Nevada’s Adria White on Her Time in Public Sector Risk Management and How Community Makes Better Ris...

For Adria White, community is a big aspect of a successful risk management career. It’s why she’s adamant about working strategically with her team and the public entity risk management community in Nevada The post

Posted: Apr 03, 2024

Catastrophic Events Are Now Everywhere: The Urgent Need for Better Property Protection

Where increasingly severe weather meets growing populations, property damage from wind, hail and flood may seem inevitable. Fortunately, there’s much that property risk engineers can do. The post

Posted: Apr 03, 2024

How a Carrier Partner Can Help Navigate a Challenging Management and Professional Liability Market

A combination of a choppy economy with increased claims frequency and severity could lead to rate increases in the Management & Professional Liability market. The post

Posted: Apr 02, 2024

Four Ways to Reduce Stress and Speed Healing for Injured Workers

Stress and anxiety can significantly impair physical healing. With a few adjustments, clinicians and other stakeholders in the workers’ comp process can help reduce stress and facilitate both physical and psychological recovery for injured workers...

Posted: Apr 02, 2024

Healing at Home: A Holistic Guide to Workers’ Compensation Recovery

How specialty solutions providers play a pivotal role in facilitating total care. The post Healing at Home: A Holistic...

Posted: Apr 02, 2024

Insurance Firms Ready to Adopt AI Despite Data Quality, Bias Challenges

Despite challenges related to cost, data quality, and bias, 66% of insurers plan to adopt AI in their operations this year, according to an EAIC survey. The post

Posted: Apr 02, 2024

Rethinking Wildfire Risk Management with CSAA’s Jeff Huebner and Blue Forest’s Zach Knight

Jeff Huebner of CSAA and Zach Knight of Blue Forest offer their views on how we can manage our forests differently and perhaps better mitigate wildfire risk in the process. The post

Posted: Apr 02, 2024

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Posted: Apr 02, 2024

Lynda Gammons Named Head of Claims Closure Solutions at Willis Towers Watson

The latest hiring announcement within the insurance and risk management industry. The post Lynda Gammons Na...

Posted: Apr 02, 2024

Why Client Experience Is Essential in Workers’ Comp

A commitment to fostering an excellent client experience can help workers’ comp service providers stand out from the crowd. The post W...

Posted: Apr 01, 2024

Generative AI Set to Transform Insurance Distribution Sector

Generative AI's potential to transform insurance distribution, boosting revenues and cutting costs, is explored in a new report by Bain & Company The post

Posted: Apr 01, 2024

US Commercial Litigation Finance Saw 14% Drop in New Deals in 2023

The commercial litigation finance industry saw a drop in new funding, reshuffling of professionals, and key exits, Westfleet Advisors reports The post

Posted: Apr 01, 2024

Planck’s Leandro DalleMule Discusses the Ethics of AI in Insurance

One of the most difficult areas for regulators trying to determine whether AI us being used ethically is the issue of transparency. The post

Posted: Apr 01, 2024

Most Common Questions of Workers’ Comp Claimants Show Where Change Is Needed

Hi Marley's analysis of common questions in workers' comp claims finds opportunities for improved efficiency and communication to drive better outcomes The post

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

The National Comp 2024 Conference

The 2024 National Comp Conference will be held October 15th-17th at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Registration is now open. The post The National Comp 202...

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Rising Hail Damage Costs Are Rattling the Solar Industry — Luckily, Parametric Solutions Are on the...

The solar panels rapidly being deployed across the country are vulnerable to damage from hail and costly to replace, limiting their risk transfer options. Parametric insurance injects some much-needed flexibility. The post

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Manpreet Gill Joins Lockton’s Technology Specialty in San Francisco

The latest hiring announcement in the commercial insurance space. The post Manpreet Gill Joins Lockton’s Techno...

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Jim Williamson to Lead Reinsurance and Insurance Businesses at Everest Group Ltd.

The latest hiring announcement in the commercial insurance space The post Jim Williamson to Lead Reinsur...

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Neil Cole Appointed as Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Marine at AXA XL

The latest hiring announcement in the commercial insurance space today. The post Neil Cole Appointed as Global...

Posted: Mar 29, 2024