Risk & Insurance

AM Best: U.S. D&O Market Faces Negative Outlook Amid Rising Challenges

Facing increased competition and regulatory pressures, the U.S. D&O insurers receive a negative outlook with declining premiums and rising legal expenses. The post

Posted: Mar 05, 2024

Report: Despite Favorable Reinsurance Renewals, Property Insurance Rates Remain Firm

As reinsurance catastrophe coverage rates stabilize, Lockton says higher property insurance rates persist, driven by insurers' concerns over catastrophe losses and increased retentions The post

Posted: Mar 05, 2024

Report: Despite Favorable Reinsurance Renewals, Primary Insurance Rates Remain Firm

As reinsurance rates stabilize, Lockton says higher property insurance rates persist, driven by insurer concerns over catastrophe losses and increased primary retentions The post

Posted: Mar 05, 2024

7 Questions for Sompo International’s Shannon Totten

Learn about making the move to the Bermuda market and why leaders must be dynamic and intentional with Shannon Totten, CPCU. The post

Posted: Mar 05, 2024

Survey Reveals Americans Unaware of Legal System Abuses Cost

Unveiling the hidden costs of legal system abuses, this survey highlights the need for transparency and reform in civil litigation financing. The post

Posted: Mar 04, 2024

U.S. Middle Market Companies Set Financial Growth Records in 2023

Despite record growth in 2023, U.S. middle market companies remain cautious, grappling with inflation, cybersecurity threats, and insurance coverage gaps, reveals a Chubb and NCMM report. The post

Posted: Mar 04, 2024

Half of Litigated Workers’ Comp Claims are Cumulative Trauma: Study

Exploring the rise in cumulative trauma claims, a recent CWCI study reveals the impact of tenure, industry sector, and wage scale on California's workers' compensation system The post

Posted: Mar 04, 2024

Featured at CLM: How to Avoid the Legal Hazards of Time-Limit Demands

Speaker JD Keister outlines the liability traps set by time-limit demands, and what attorneys and claims professionals can do to minimize their exposure.   The post

Posted: Mar 04, 2024

Master Your Craft: Unveiling the Essential Insurance Designations for Career Advancement

Industry experts know learning continues well into their careers. Designations offer specialized knowledge. The post

Posted: Mar 04, 2024

The Power of Prevention: Unveiling the Strategies of Construction’s Risk Mitigation Heroes

For the savvy risk professional, the one charged with great power to protect construction workers and the bottom line, becoming a mitigation hero is more than a necessity — it’s a responsibility. The post

Posted: Mar 03, 2024

6 Questions for Munich Re’s Michael Berger

Michael Berger of Munich Re shares what it takes to insure artificial intelligence in today's ever-changing world. The post 6 Questions for Mun...

Posted: Mar 03, 2024

The Broker’s Edge: Exploring AI and Machine Learning Tools for High-Volume, Low-Premium Accounts

Artificial intelligence can help brokers manage the high-volume, low-premium accounts commonly associated with small and middle market businesses. The post

Posted: Mar 02, 2024

CLM Panel Explores Tech-Driven Disruption in Litigation Management

Technology is disrupting the claims and litigation management environment in exciting ways. The post CLM Panel Explor...

Posted: Mar 01, 2024

Insurance M&A Activity Set to Rebound in 2024: Deloitte Report

After a lull in 2023, Deloitte predicts a resurgence in insurance M&A activity in 2024, driven by private equity and external investments. The post

Posted: Mar 01, 2024

As Property Insurance Costs Soar, Businesses Seek Out Alternative Risk Transfer Options

Insureds are increasingly relying on captives, parametric products, and flood and fire defenses in today’s market. The post

Posted: Mar 01, 2024

Financial Lines Exposures Are Shifting. Insureds Need a Product Suited to Their Evolving Needs

Today’s risk environment demands financial lines products tailored to today’s complex exposures. The post

Posted: Mar 01, 2024

Cut and Run

In this fictive scenario, a candy company learns that not all business decisions lead to a sweet outcome. The post Cut and Run appeared first on

Posted: Mar 01, 2024

Clear Skies: A Review of Aviation Safety Best Practices and What to Look For in an Insurance Partner

While current flight and maintenance crew talent shortages are impacting aviation operations, the industry is still one of the most heavily regulated. Partnering with an insurer that understands the sector’s strengths and weaknesses can add tremen...

Posted: Mar 01, 2024

Protected: Financial Lines Exposures Are Shifting. Insureds Need a Product Suited to Their Evolving...

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Posted: Feb 29, 2024

FLIP Report Reveals Economic and Claims Trends in Food Industry

The data from FLIP's report offers valuable insights for small to mid-sized operators in the food industry, helping them benchmark their claims experience and prospects for business growth The post

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

The Human Firewall: How Employees Can Find Empowerment in the Fight Against Cybercrime

Bad actors continue to be just that — bad — but with the right prevention and mitigation strategies, insureds can put up a stout fight against cyber intrusions. The post

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

The Four Pillars of an Insurance Culture that Retains Top Talent

Specialized underwriting and claims expertise set carriers apart, but competition for top talent is fierce. To attract and retain the best candidates for the job, insurers need to create a culture that makes their staff feel supported, fulfilled a...

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Revitalizing the Neglected Art of Underwriting E&O

Cyber and E&O coverages have been combined for years. Merging these coverages has yielded benefits for insurers and clients alike, but their distinct underwriting and claims management processes have also presented challenges. Here's how the...

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Credit and Economic Risks Top Concerns for Canadian CROs

Credit and economic risks top the concerns for Canada's financial sector, with cyber risk and technology/innovation risk emerging as significant threats, reveals a Global Risk Institute survey. The post

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Perspective | No Cell? No Insurance! A Tale of Medical Misadventures and Miscommunications

Apparently, some people speak of unfortunate events “that could only happen to Roger.” Here’s one. The post

Posted: Feb 28, 2024