Risk & Insurance

Virginia Court Denies Perdue Employee’s Worker’s Compensation Appeal

Virginia court denies worker's comp claim, citing insufficient evidence that workplace conditions caused claimant's injuries. The post

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

Cyber Claims, Ransomware Attacks Reach Record Levels

Marsh reports record number of cyber claims in 2023, with ransomware demands soaring despite more companies refusing to pay. The post

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

6 Questions with CFC’s George Beattie on Insuring the Carbon Credit Market

At the recent CFC Summit in Toronto, Risk & Insurance sat down with George Beattie, head of innovation at CFC, to discuss the London-based insurer’s latest offerings. The post

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

PRMA’s CEO Diane Delaney Talks to Risk & Insurance About High-Net-Worth Risk Transfer

Having a broad experience in the high net worth space, PRMA's Diane Delaney is excited to be putting that to work for the organization she now leads. The post

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

PRMA’s Executive Director Diane Delaney Talks to Risk & Insurance About High-Net-Worth Risk Transfer

Having a broad experience in the high net worth space, PRMA's Diane Delaney is excited to be putting that to work for the organization she now leads. The post

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

How the Whole Worker Approach Is Transforming Claims and Outcomes

The Whole Worker model is placing the injured worker at the center of care, taking into account their emotional wellbeing and working to create a sense of calm to their anxiety-inducing injuries. The post

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Nuclear Verdicts Surge With Median Award Near $24M in 2023

Jury verdicts exceeding $10 million are on the rise, impacting businesses, industries, and society, according to Institute for Legal Reform analysis. The post

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Cowbell’s Chief Product Officer Rajeev Gupta Talks to Risk & Insurance

While we still conduct traditional assessments, such as scanning internet-facing systems to identify vulnerabilities, we take it a step further by applying AI models to truly understand the risk. There's a common misunderstanding in the market tha...

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Allianz’s Jarrod Schlesinger on Navigating ESG, AI and other Risks Impacting Financial Lines

Navigating the intricacies of ESG, the challenges of AI in underwriting and the effects of inflation on the financial lines sector. The post

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

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Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Industrial Workers Express Concerns About Workplace Safety Gaps

Vector Solutions' survey of industrial workers uncovers concerns about safety risks, gaps in training and employer priorities. The post ...

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Detailing Manufacturing Risk: A Conversation with Liberty Mutual’s Marc Orloff and TJ Richter

The pair discuss how increased adoption of AI can lead to increased cyber risk, the rise of legal system abuse and other pressing exposures for the industry. The post

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Commercial Insurance Prices Rise 6.3% in Q1 2024

The latest commercial lines pricing survey from WTW reveals continued upward pressure on U.S. commercial insurance prices in Q1 2024. The post

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Specialty Insurer CFC’s North American Summit: A Wrap-Up

CFC’s first North American summit to take place outside the U.S. looked to the future of cyber protection, carbon mitigation and more. The post Sp...

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Innovations in Workers’ Compensation: A Conversation with Joseph Berardo Jr. of Carisk Partners

In this Q&A, Joseph Berardo Jr. from Carisk Partners explores the potential of AI in health care, the advancements in surgical technology, and the emerging goals in the workers’ compensation industry. The post

Posted: Jun 07, 2024

Clay Humphries Appointed as Executive Vice President of Property and Casualty at Charles Taylor

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Posted: Jun 07, 2024

Ryan Barber Joins Aon as Global Head of Property for Commercial Risk Division

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Posted: Jun 07, 2024

Donna Nadeau Promoted to Head of Large Commercial in Americas at AXA XL Insurance Underwriting Opera...

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Posted: Jun 07, 2024

Endpoint Data Security Gaps Pose Significant Risks

Organizations must prioritize endpoint data security to effectively manage the growing risks posed by remote work, sophisticated cyber threats, and regulatory requirements, a new report finds. The post

Posted: Jun 07, 2024

How a Post-Pandemic Surge in Workplace Violence Has Sparked an Urgent Need for Prevention Strategies

A statistical rise in public sector workplace violence has led some in the workers' compensation space to review the protections and safety protocols in place for these vulnerable workers. The post

Posted: Jun 07, 2024

Businesses Advised to Prepare for Exceptionally Active 2024 Hurricane Season

Allianz Commercial advises businesses to prepare for an exceptionally active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season by improving storm resilience measures. The post

Posted: Jun 06, 2024

National Comp: AI’s Claims Management Promise

Generative AI is notorious for producing what are being referred to as “hallucinations” — that is, producing language and citing information that it has essentially made up. That’s why it’s always going to be important to have veteran managers rev...

Posted: Jun 06, 2024

Workers’ Comp’s Mixed Bag of Prescription Costs and Utilization Trends for 2023: Report

Specialty drug costs nearly tripled over six years, while opioid utilization dropped and prescribing patterns shifted based on claim stage, according to Enlyte. The post

Posted: Jun 05, 2024

Taking Flight: QBE North America’s Gregg Strange Shares How He Got His Start in Aviation

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

Posted: Jun 05, 2024

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Posted: Jun 05, 2024