Risk & Insurance
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As ESG and cybersecurity threats rise, so too do D&O risks. The post ESG and Cyber Are Fueling...
Posted: Nov 17, 2023
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
A claims talent shortage has many in the industry rethinking recruitment and retention. The post
Posted: Nov 16, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The new head of Canada operations for Sompo International is taking dead aim at communications and culture. The post
Posted: Nov 13, 2023
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
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