Risk & Insurance

AI Advances to Bring Economic Benefits, But Also Potential Risks

Swiss Re evaluates potential AI risks now and in the future for several key industry sectors, creating potential demand for insurance solutions. The post

Posted: May 31, 2024

Leadership Changes Announced for The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Leadership Changes Announced for The Council of Insurance...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Gordon Browne Returns to AIG as Global Head of Specialty

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Gordon Browne Returns to AIG as Global Head of Specialty appeared fir...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Ivan Gonzalez Appointed as CEO Corporate Solutions at Swiss Re

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Ivan Gonzalez Appointed as CEO Corporate Solutions at Swiss Re...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Mark Pastorius Appointed as Executive Vice President, Managing Director at Alliant Specialty, Allian...

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Mark Pastor...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Munich Re’s Martin Neuhaus on His Division’s North American Approach

“Weather-related risks on the property side are a significant concern for risk managers and various industries. Leading experts, such as Colorado State University, forecast a very active hurricane season of at least 23 named storms and five major...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Talk to Two Attorneys: The Intersection Between Workers’ Comp and Employment Law

Workers’ comp and employment law aren’t the same — but they do have some overlap. The post Talk to Two At...

Posted: May 31, 2024

Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Rates Moderate at June 1 Renewals: Report

Increased capacity for property catastrophe reinsurance, including record cat bond issuance, signal a potential softening of rates, but an active hurricane season could counteract these trends, Howden Re reports. The post

Posted: May 30, 2024

Tackling Underwriting Challenges: Ascot’s Jeff Canfield on Leveraging AI

Ascot's Jeff Canfield shares his take on the potential of AI in underwriting, Ascot's strategy for deal selection, and the company's unique approach to underwriting specialty risks. The post

Posted: May 30, 2024

Decoding PFAS’ Impact: Expert Insights from Philadelphia Insurance Companies

Navigating the complexities of PFAS contamination and its impact on drinking water, Jon Peeples of Philadelphia Insurance Companies discusses the challenges faced by water treatment plants, potential litigation and the insurance industry’s respons...

Posted: May 29, 2024

HR and Risk Leaders Identify Most Pressing People Risks in 2024

Mercer Marsh Benefits report details the top people risks facing companies, from tech talent shortages to rising health and benefit costs. The post

Posted: May 29, 2024

Employers Embrace Safety Tech to Enhance Workplace

Employers say that safety technologies, from wearable devices to computer vision, are transforming the workplace and delivering promising results, according to an NCCI report The post

Posted: May 29, 2024

Nebraska Court Awards Paramedic Workers’ Comp Benefits for PTSD

Landmark Nebraska ruling holds that paramedic's PTSD arose from an extraordinary work situation and eligible for permanent partial disability benefit. The post

Posted: May 29, 2024

Shifting Political Risk Perceptions Amid Geopolitical Tensions, ‘Gray Zone Aggression’

Geopolitical tensions escalate as multinational companies confront heightened political risks, with a focus on Europe, Russia, and "gray zone aggression," reports WTW and Oxford Analytica. The post

Posted: May 28, 2024

Survey Reveals Small Business Safety Concerns, Unusual Claims

Pie Insurance survey reveals small businesses' top safety concerns, lack of heat preparedness, and some bizarre workplace injury claims The post

Posted: May 28, 2024

Reed Hanoun and Dr. Jake Lazarovic of 3motionAI Talk Data, Technology and Their Role in Protecting W...

Identifying the workplace movements that can lead to musculoskeletal injury is a key focus of 3motionai. The post Reed Hanoun and Dr. Jake...

Posted: May 28, 2024

P&C Premium Growth from MGAs Surges for Third Straight Year

Specialty insurance niches and growing tech expertise are driving continued growth of the MGA and insurer collaborations, according to AM Best. The post

Posted: May 24, 2024

Navigating Emerging and Ongoing Risks: A Conversation with Swiss Re Corporate Solution’s Katie McGra...

Katie McGrath discusses ongoing and emerging trends in the insurance industry, the potential of an AI insurance market and the challenges of modeling the costs of cyberattacks. The post

Posted: May 24, 2024

Navigating Emerging and Ongoing Risks: A Conversation with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ Katie McGra...

Katie McGrath discusses ongoing and emerging trends in the insurance industry, the potential of an AI insurance market and the challenges of modeling the costs of cyberattacks. The post

Posted: May 24, 2024

The Weight of Workers’ Comp: Understanding the Impact of Obesity Drugs on Claims

With weight loss medications coming into demand, could there be a place in workers' compensation to utilize these drugs to help injured workers? The post

Posted: May 24, 2024

Deepfakes and Cyber Harassment: The Hidden Dangers of AI in the Workplace

Generative AI has enabled people to create images and content faster than ever before. Employers must remain vigilant should an employee choose to create nefarious and harassing content of their coworkers. The post

Posted: May 24, 2024

6 Questions for Travelers’ Joann Balous on the Prominent Role CFOs Play in Risk Management and Insur...

Joann Balous of Travelers discusses the evolving role of CFOs in the insurance industry, their increasing involvement in risk management decisions, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on their strategies. The post

Posted: May 23, 2024

Cargo Thefts Surge to Record Levels in Q1 2024

CargoNet says logistics and transportation crime reaches record high first quarter, with heightened risk during Memorial Day weekend. The post

Posted: May 23, 2024

Vermont Updates Captive Insurance Law, Seeks to Streamline Regulatory Practices

Vermont's annual update to captive insurance law streamlines regulations, aligns statute with evolving captive market requirements The post

Posted: May 23, 2024

Lack of Motive in Workplace Assault Doesn’t Rebut Presumption of Compensability: Court

New York Court of Appeals clarifies the operation of the rebuttable presumption in workplace assault cases under the state's workers' compensation law. The post

Posted: May 22, 2024