Risk & Insurance

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

Risk Collaboration in Action: What Good Communication Actually Looks Like

Whether you’re a risk manager, broker or carrier, collaboration starts with concrete communication skills. The post

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

CFC’s Lindsey Nelson Explains Her Role and Sheds Light on Cyber Risk Trends

“Every business that uses a computer or has employees needs cyber insurance. While most examples in the media and those shared by our broker partners involve Fortune 500 companies, our data shows that 90% of the cyberattacks we see are against bus...

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

QBE’s Thomas Kocaj on What’s Driving Macro Trends in Management Liability Lines

“We find it a little surprising to see as much competition as we do in the public space, knowing that there’s the old inventory of claims and there’s a new inventory continuing to build. It’s a little bit of a surprise to me to see the market as c...

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Matt Hannon Promoted to U.S. National Casualty Practice Leader at Aon

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Matt Hannon Promoted to U.S. National Casualty Practice Leade...

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Insuring Against Uncertainty: Rethinking Responses to Workplace Violence

If everyone committed just one day a year to thinking through the risks and compiling an actionable plan, insureds and their employees would gain significant peace of mind and lives would be saved. The post

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Troy Bagwell Appointed as Commercial Lines Leader at Risk Strategies

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Troy Bagwell Appointed as Commercial Lines Leader at Risk Str...

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Accommodations Don’t Just Boost Return to Work and Cut Costs — They Also Build Worker Trust and Mora...

Accommodations can help reduce claims costs and bring injured employees back to work. They just have to be implemented correctly. The post Acc...

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Is Profitability Masking the Struggles of Workers’ Compensation Adjusters?

Workers’ compensation underwriters frequently emphasize their focus on the wellbeing of injured employees. Does that concern extend to their own claims adjusters? The post

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Melissa Twiningdavis Appointed as EVP and Chief Administrative Officer at AIG

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Melissa Twiningdavis Appointed as EVP and Chief Admi...

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

Global Insured Losses in H1 Surge 25% Above 10-Year Average

Global economic and insured losses from natural perils in H1 2024 exceed averages, with the U.S. bearing the brunt from severe convective storms. The post

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

Al Crook Appointed as New Chief Human Resources Officer at Zurich North America

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Al Crook Appointed as New Chief Human Resources Of...

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

Agent/Broker M&A Activity Hits 16-Quarter Low in 2Q 2024

Insurance M&A activity declines to 16-quarter low, but is higher than a decade ago and private equity interest remains strong, according to OPTIS Partners analysis. The post

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

5-Year Report Card: How the Insurance Industry Is Doing at Attracting New Talent

Five years into the crisis, here’s how the insurance industry is approaching talent attraction and retention. The post 5-Year Re...

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

Rising Star Kelly Eisenbies on the Value of Resilience in the Face of Education Sector Uncertainty

Gallagher broker Kelly Eisenbies shares her insurance career journey so far and what it takes to get higher education institutions the best coverage for their student athletes. The post

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

First Responder Mental Health Lagging in Workers’ Comp

State workers' comp laws lag in supporting first responder mental health, despite growing recognition of psychological injuries, a new report finds. The post

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Insurers Struggle to Extract Value from Technology

Bain report finds insurers are wrestling with how to extract value from data and technology investments, but technology leadership can lead to significant business improvements. The post

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Gallagher’s Martha Bane on the Macro Trends Sweeping the Property Insurance Market

This Gallagher property practice leader details the trends affecting commercial property insurance. The post Gallagher’s Martha Ba...

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Green Liabilities: How Insurers Are Helping Protect Renewable Energy Producers

The transition to renewable energy is well underway, and insurers are working to help the sector overcome its growing pains. The post Green Liabilit...

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Elevating Outcomes: The Impact of Early Physical Therapy on Workers’ Compensation Claims

Discover the benefits of timely physical therapy in enhancing patient recovery and reducing claim costs. The post

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Mitigating Protest Risks with Insurance Coverage, Risk Assessment

Gallagher report highlights how insurance policies can respond to global protests and civil unrest, urging proactive risk mitigation. The post

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

For Risk Manager LaToya Lee, Keeping People Safe Is a Source of Fulfillment

Safety professional LaToya Lee breaks ground as Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers’ first female African American vice president. The post For Risk Manager LaToya Le...

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Inflation and Supply Chain Disruptions Increase Replacement Costs, Leading to Underinsurance

Cyclical labor and material cost increases mean brokers and underwriters had better be on their toes when communicating valuations to insureds. The post

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

How Innovative Tech MGAs Could Change the Insurance Landscape

It’s about time we got emerging technologies and strategies that mitigate risk and avoid losses into the hands of more customers. The post

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Exploring the Impact of Workplace Injuries and the Role of Employee Assistance Programs

While some workers’ comp carriers recognize that addressing an injured worker’s stress can speed up recovery, not all provide a holistic approach. Integrating an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) into a workers’ comp program supports total worker...

Posted: Jul 15, 2024