Risk & Insurance

Josh Korzon Steps Up as Chief Operating Officer for the Northeast at Lockton

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Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Jared Wise Named Chief Risk Officer at Penn State

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Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Theresa Biedermann Promoted to SVP at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Theresa Biedermann Promoted to SVP at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty I...

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

From Talent Shortages to Climate Risks, Are Supply Chain Disruptions the New Normal?

Four years after COVID-19, many companies are still battling supply chain challenges. Have we learned anything? The post

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

For Suicide Prevention Month, Brown & Brown’s Joel Axler Talks Safeguarding Worker Mental Health

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Dr. Joel Axler of Brown & Brown marks the occasion with a conversation about the ongoing importance of mental health awareness and education, and proactive strategies employers are utilizing.

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Technology Can Foster Collaboration Between Insurers and Actuaries. Here’s How

AI, machine learning and other tools are making it easier for actuaries and insurers to react to trends and improve insurance outcomes. The post

Posted: Sep 08, 2024

Tackling Soaring Trucking Insurance? How Improved Recruitment, Operations and Telematics Can Help

In commercial auto management, telematics can be a double-edged sword — but would you rather go into battle unarmed? The post

Posted: Sep 08, 2024

News + Notes: Property Premium Correction Looms, Driver Data Sale Draws Scrutiny and More

Jacques de Vaucleroy, chairman of Swiss Re, hopes that higher prices will prompt catastrophe-exposed property owners to better prepare for climate risks. The post

Posted: Sep 07, 2024

Commercial Property, Cyber and D&O: How Leaders Attending WSIA Are Rising to Meet Heightened Risks

Though the volume of premiums has fallen off compared to previous years, specialty and E&S coverages are still in hot demand. The post

Posted: Sep 07, 2024

Reinsurers Thrive Despite $58 Billion in Insured Catastrophe Losses in 1H 2024

Reinsurers enjoy strong financial results as insurers retain more of losses, but must lean in to risks to maintain relevance, Aon reports. The post

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

A Long Time Coming, Holistic Care Is Shaping Employee Wellbeing and Workplace Safety

From thoughtful education programs to on-site health clinics and everything in between, employers are working to support the health of their people in every way possible. The post

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

Introducing the 2024 Theo Award Winners

From leadership commitment to whole-person care, these award-winning organizations are reshaping industry standards for injury prevention and workforce care. The post

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

2024 Theo Award Winner: RGL Logistics

RGL Logistics, a nationwide transportation and logistics company located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, faced significant challenges with workplace injuries and high workers’ compensation costs. The company was unable to obtain traditional workers...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

2024 Theo Award Winner: Total Productive Staffing

Total Productive Staffing (TPS), doing business as Coast Personnel Services, is a temporary staffing agency that has made significant strides in improving workplace safety for its associates. Recognizing that temporary employees are their most val...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

The 2024 At-Large Theo Award Winners

AAA Northeast, a regional auto club offering emergency road service, travel, insurance and financial services, has made the safety of its employees a top priority. With over 3,500 employees across six states, the company faced challenges in reduci...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

2024 Theo Winner: NANA Management Services

NANA Management Services (NMS), with over 2,000 employees primarily based in Alaska, faces unique challenges in ensuring workplace safety and employee care across its diverse operations. From security and facilities management to food services and...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

2024 Theo Award Winner: AAA Northeast

AAA Northeast — a regional auto club offering emergency road service, travel, insurance and financial services — has made the safety of its employees a top priority. With over 3,500 employees across six states, the company faced challenges in redu...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

2024 Theo Award Winner: Worldwide TechServices Inc.

When Bill Martin joined Worldwide TechServices in 2012, the company faced significant safety challenges across its on-site IT management, repair and field services divisions. Workers’ compensation claims and workplace injuries were far too c...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

2024 Theo Award Winner: Virginia Automobile Dealers Association

The Virginia Automobile Dealers Association Group Self-Insurance Association (VADA-GSIA) provides workers’ compensation insurance and services to over 400 car and truck dealerships throughout Virginia, covering 20,000 employees. Facing diver...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

2024 Theo Award Winner: Fiserv

Fiserv, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in payments and financial technology, faced significant challenges with its workers’ compensation program. Historically managed as a holding company of numerous business units acquired through...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

The 2024 Education Theo Award Winners

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), the largest school district in New Mexico, faced a significant challenge with outdated job descriptions that lacked specific physical demands for essential job functions. This ambiguity created uncertainty for bot...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

The 2024 Transportation & Logistics Theo Award Winners

For INS Insurance Inc., a captive insurer of Schneider National, managing workers’ compensation claims for an aging nationwide workforce amid pandemic-related supply chain disruptions was no easy task. The company also grappled with leveragi...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

2024 Theo Award Winner: INS Insurance Inc.

INS Insurance Inc., a captive insurer of Schneider National, faced significant challenges in managing workers’ compensation claims for an aging nationwide workforce amid pandemic-related supply chain disruptions. The company also grappled wi...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

2024 Theo Award Winner: The Home Depot

The Home Depot, a leader in the home improvement retail industry, faced a significant challenge in its Tool Rental Centers. In 2016, an in-depth analysis revealed that 57.4% of injuries in these centers were due to overexertion, often resulting in...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024

2024 Theo Award Winner: Bar Bakers LLC

Bar Bakers LLC, a contract manufacturer of baked goods in the natural and organic markets, has experienced remarkable growth over the past four years, doubling its employee base and seeing an eightfold increase in payroll. As a large co-packer of...

Posted: Sep 06, 2024