Risk & Insurance

The Growing Trend of Emotional Support Animals in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

Despite the growing interest, United Educators has not seen an increase in animal-related claims. Over the last 13 years, it has only had 10 claims related to emotional support animals, service dogs or pets across its 1,600 members. The pos...

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

10 Questions for Andrew Wynn, Founder and Co-CEO of Ascend

“Insured pays carrier, carrier pays commission. But there are these simultaneous loops always running and all of those systems are disparate. And as a result, all of those points of contact create friction, and friction is being dealt with by peop...

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

Legal Roundup: Male Model Abuse Case Filed, Uber and Lyft to Pay $328 Million NYC Wage Settlement an...

American Airlines faces uniform backlash, employment discrimination claims reach settlement at Apple and more in this edition of Legal Roundup. The post

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

Sound Waves, Acupuncture and Other Modalities That May Yet Have a Big Impact in Workers’ Comp

As we continue to broaden our perspective on the ways to treat injury and illness, let's not forget the powers of unconventional and complementary medicines. The post

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

News + Notes: USDA Awards $6.5 Million for Farm Risk Management Education, Global Debt Issuers Weigh...

The USDA has selected 22 organizations to receive $6.5 million to educate underserved, small-scale and organic producers on farm risk management and climate-smart farm practices. The post

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Whole Foods’ Caty Wynn on the Importance of a Mental Health Lens in Workers’ Comp More

Caty Wynn of Whole Foods shares how she shifted gears from pastry arts and serendipitously found a fulfilling career path in workers’ comp. The post

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Diversity Begets Diversity: Rachel Perry’s Winning Formula at Aon

Being the only woman or person of color in the room isn’t a role that Rachel Perry takes pride in. That’s why she plans to leave the industry more diverse than she found it. The post

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

Just Like the Cars They Insure, Automotive Policies Can Feel Comically Overengineered

Three years ago, I bought a car. A Mini. I hate it. It is the single most over-engineered object in history. The driver’s space is so poorly designed that recently I suffered a bruised a rib on the center console. If the car is ever hit side on, I...

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

The Number of People with Disabilities in the Workforce Is Growing. But Will They Find Careers in In...

In an enormous industry that touches nearly every facet of daily life, insurance and risk management experts say, there’s ample space for people of diverse abilities to thrive. The post

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

National Comp Isn’t Simply a Conference. It’s a Place Where Lasting Connections Form Organically

This year’s National Comp proved how connections form organically when comp professionals gather to educate and connect with each other and elevate the industry. The post

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

ESG and Cyber Are Fueling Class Actions. Why D&O Risk Selection Is Gaining New Gravity

As ESG and cybersecurity threats rise, so too do D&O risks. The post ESG and Cyber Are Fueling...

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

From Reimbursement to Prevention: What Will It Take for the Insurance Industry to Transform Its Endu...

For more than 350 years, the insurance model has been simple: Repair and replace after damage. However, with modern technology, we can now help our customers before they face loss. I recently joined the leaders of two preeminent insurance research...

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

From Shortage to Surplus: The Pressing Need to Reinforce the Workers’ Comp Talent Pipeline

A claims talent shortage has many in the industry rethinking recruitment and retention. The post

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

Wearable Ergonomic Technology Works, If Employers Have the Resources to Use It. Here’s How Insurance...

Wearable ergonomics can reduce workplace injuries and workers' compensation costs, but coordination and an alignment of incentives are required before they can gain a foothold. The post

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Opinion | Collective Insurance Intelligence

The gates are opening for the inclusion of more women and people of color in our industry. Risk & Insurance editor-in-chief Dan Reynolds is thankful for the shift.  The post

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Make Predicting and Preventing Supply Chain Failures Your Next Superpower

A global pandemic and ongoing geopolitical turmoil are forcing companies to rewrite their playbook when it comes to supply chain risk management. The post

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Violence, Burnout and Climate Change Are Just Part of Why Today’s Health Care Risk Landscape Is So V...

Staffing shortages, social inflation and violence are making health care an increasingly dangerous field. But strategic management and the adoption of tech promise safer spaces for caregivers and patients. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

In Conversation: HOMELINK’s Kim Radcliffe on Evidence-Based Medicine and Continuity of Care for Inju...

Her training as a physical therapist, she said, is what gave her the perspective to seek and support best practices in workers’ compensation. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Tech-Enabled but Human-Centered. Introducing Commercial Insurance’s Next Leadership Wave

The 2024 Executives to Watch know that data expertise is an important part of risk mitigation and transfer. But is it more important than the role of human collaboration and communication?  The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Tech-Enabled but Human-Centered: Introducing Commercial Insurance’s Next Leadership Wave

The 2024 Executives to Watch know that data expertise is an important part of risk mitigation and transfer. But is it more important than the role of human collaboration and communication?  The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

How Incoming AXA XL CEO of North America Lucy Pilko Empowers Her Team with Data Science

As the risk landscape, and the tools used to mitigate those risks, continue to evolve, Lucy Pilko, AXA XL's chief executive officer of insurance for the Americas, is poised and ready to meet those changes.  The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Global Cyber Risk, Global Risk Solutions: How Liberty Mutual’s Patrick Thielen Is Building Resilienc...

Liberty Mutual’s Patrick Thielen has a strong team and a host of resources behind him. He’s going to need them. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

At Sompo International, Rohan Dixon Is Revitalizing Workplace Chemistry and Bridging Virtual Divides

The new head of Canada operations for Sompo International is taking dead aim at communications and culture. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

For The Hartford’s Tracey Ant, Succeeding in a Leadership Role Is All About Communication

The new head of middle & large commercial at The Hartford is focusing on talent development, staying ahead of evolving risks, and managing the changes introduced by advancing technology. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

From C-Suite Engagement to GenAI, Ascot’s Owen Williams Shares His Holistic Approach to Digital Tran...

Owen Williams, chief information officer for Ascot U.S., sees strong data governance as critical to driving technology initiatives forward in the insurance industry. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023