Risk & Insurance

Ryan Watkins Promoted to Regional CEO of Upper Midwest at Marsh McLennan Agency

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Posted: Aug 02, 2024

Joseph Madigan Appointed as Chief Underwriting Officer for AXA XL’s North American Environmental Ins...

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Posted: Aug 02, 2024

Lucy Clarke Joins WTW as President of Risk & Broking

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Posted: Aug 02, 2024

Julie Haase Appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Liberty Mutual Insu...

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Posted: Aug 02, 2024

5 Strategies Physicians Can Use to Tackle Comorbidities and Reduce Medical Malpractice Risk

Comorbidities make care more complicated, resulting in increased risk for physicians. The post

Posted: Aug 01, 2024

Top Aviation Claims: Crashes, Defects, Natural Disasters

Collision/crash incidents, faulty workmanship, and natural catastrophes top aviation insurance claims globally, as repair costs and labor challenges rise, Allianz Commercial reports. The post

Posted: Aug 01, 2024

Costs to Remediate PFAS Water Contamination Could Hit $175B

A new report by Milliman estimates that PFAS remediation costs for U.S. water districts could reach as high as $175 billion, helping companies and insurers quantify the potential exposure. The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Liberty Mutual’s Jon Tellekamp Tells Us What’s Top-of-Mind in Excess Casualty

“The unknowns of legal system abuse are a significant stressor for businesses. No one wants to find their name on a billboard or news cover, putting themselves, their employees or their investors in that position.” The post

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

D&O Insurance Prices Fall in 2Q for Ninth Straight Quarter: Aon

D&O insurance pricing for publicly traded companies falls in second-quarter, extending a streak that began in late 2017, report shows. The post

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

D&O Insurance Prices Fall in Q2 for Ninth Straight Quarter: Aon

D&O insurance pricing for publicly traded companies falls in second-quarter, extending a streak that began in late 2017, report shows. The post

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

Drug Trends Part 3: Evaluation Opioid Trends

In part 3 of our 2023 drug trends series, we’re evaluating workers’ comp opioid patterns and the strategies being used to continue their decline in use and manage their risks. The post

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

Retailers Leverage Gift Cards As Part of Claims Management Strategy: Study

Gallagher Bassett study reveals how retailers are leveraging gift cards to streamline claims, preventing escalation and retain customers. The post

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

Empowering Women in Medicine: Ronda McCarthy, Lisa Figueroa and Latha Brubaker on Leadership and Inn...

Ronda McCarthy, Lisa M. Figueroa and Latha Brubaker share their experiences and insights into the field of occupational and environmental medicine, discussing the challenges and rewards of their work, and the importance of leadership in the field....

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

Toby Smith Joins Mosaic Insurance as Americas CEO

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Posted: Jul 26, 2024

Kevin Bryant Appointed to Lead National Public Entity Industry Practice at Marsh

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Posted: Jul 25, 2024

New Appointments Announced for Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group

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Posted: Jul 25, 2024

Global Commercial Insurance Rates Stabilize in Q2 2024

Marsh reports that global commercial insurance rates remain flat in Q2 2024, while U.S. rate hikes moderated to 1%. The post Globa...

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

Navy Veteran and Markel Executive Wendy Houser Shares Her Thoughts on Teamwork and Diversity in Insu...

Markel executive Wendy Houser talks about how her experience in the military taught her the vital importance of teamwork. She believes the ranks of the military could provide the insurance industry with an invaluable pool of talent. The pos...

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

AI-Powered Deepfake Scams Can Cause Significant Financial Losses

Deepfake scams using AI to impersonate executives are on the rise, leading to significant financial risks for companies, according to HUB International. The post

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

kWh Analytics CEO Jason Kaminsky on the Technological Evolution of Solar Power — and Its Insurers

“I think most insurance companies have learned it’s not quite as simple as putting up a line and nothing ever breaks. But it’s an incredible opportunity, and it’s going be a growing part of an insurance companies’ books.” The post

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

Business Leaders Struggle to Manage Risks Associated With Megatrends: Survey

Aon survey reveals business leaders struggle to keep pace with risks from trade, technology, weather, and workforce megatrends. The post

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

New Data Sheds Light on Construction Worker Fatalities

Construction fatalities rose nearly 40% from 2011-2022, with falls and transportation incidents as leading causes of worker deaths, according to a data bulletin from The Center for Construction Research and Training. The post

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

News + Notes: Potential Cannabis Rescheduling, Berkshire Hathaway Amasses Chubb Holding, Insurers Ch...

Rescheduling the drug would make it possible to add medical marijuana to workers’ compensation formularies, but the move would also introduce new employment liabilities. The post

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

The Hartford’s Mo Tooker on the Insurance Industry’s Need For More Technology Investment

We sat down with Mo Tooker, head of commercial lines at The Hartford, to discuss how data and AI will shape insurers' business models. The post

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

Why We’re All Moonlighting: The Hidden Cost of DIY Customer Service

As companies outsource business functions to consumers, we're all taking on more and more risk management responsibilities. The post

Posted: Jul 20, 2024