Risk & Insurance

Speaking Up About Suicide Risk: How to Remain Vigilant in Workers’ Comp

Suicide is not an issue in just workers' comp; it's a humanity issue. Panelists at National Comp 2023 share why it's imperative to not ignore the mental health risk.  The post

Posted: Oct 09, 2023

Driving Toward Coverage Solutions on the Bumpy Road of Commercial Auto

In the wake of insurer exits, rising claims costs and increased risks, what’s ahead for the commercial auto insurance industry? The post

Posted: Oct 09, 2023

Beyond Job Descriptions: How Job Analyses Could Help More Employers Enhance Safety at Work

Employers can get ahead of on-the-job injuries by refining their job descriptions with data-driven analyses. The post

Posted: Oct 09, 2023

How to Choose the Right PBM to Move Your Business Forward

Pharmacy benefit managers should act as business partners, leveraging their expertise, analytics and networks for maximum client value. Here’s how to find a PBM that lives up to those promises. The post

Posted: Oct 08, 2023

URMIA 2024 Annual Conference

We are elated that we will be returning to New Orleans in 2024 for the 55th URMIA Annual Conference! It is where the past, present, and future of higher education risk management will converge from September 28 to October 2, 2024. The post...

Posted: Oct 06, 2023

Rising Star Patrick Miller Outlines the Career Moves That Led to Brokering Success

Switching his major to risk management and insurance at the University of Georgia turned out to be the right move for Patrick Miller. The post

Posted: Oct 06, 2023

Rising Star Kara Patterson Shares Her Take on Decoding Challenges in Real Estate Insurance and Thriv...

Willis Towers Watson’s Kara Patterson discusses her serendipitous journey to an insurance career, today’s real estate market challenges, and how she’s worked to overcome imposter syndrome in a male-dominated industry. The post

Posted: Oct 05, 2023

Rising Star Abby Flaherty of Risk Strategies Details Her Entertainment Brokering Journey and How Ind...

Working as an entertainment broker, Risk Strategies’ Abby Flaherty enjoys thinking creatively to help her clients. The post

Posted: Oct 05, 2023

Managing Risk Through Delegation

The art of delegating responsibilities to others is a skill every manager and supervisor should have in their repertoire—especially when it comes to managing risk. The post

Posted: Oct 05, 2023

Can Long-Term Care Providers Still Recovering from COVID Pivot to Face Natural Disasters?

As every community contends with its share of natural catastrophes, structural fortifications and business continuity planning can help today’s long-term care operators bolster their resilience. The post

Posted: Oct 04, 2023

Why Employers Should Go Above and Beyond OSHA’s Lead Monitoring Standards

OSHA's regulations for the treatment of lead toxicity no longer align with current clinical guidelines. To keep workers safe and reduce workers' comp costs, employers need up-to-date occupational health expertise. The post

Posted: Oct 03, 2023

Learning to Trust Our Gut: What Workers’ Comp Can Glean from the Connection of Digestive Health to M...

Improving workers’ compensation outcomes requires addressing mental health issues. One often-overlooked factor is the critical impact of gut health on our minds. The post

Posted: Oct 03, 2023

How a Mentor Can Improve Injury Recovery Outcomes: Three Firsthand Perspectives

In this National Comp 2023 session, three experts on recovery shared what they learned from their own back and spinal injuries and how those lessons can be applied to workers’ comp. The post

Posted: Oct 02, 2023

The Top 3 Things Risk Managers Can do to Minimize the Impact of Potential Litigation

Nuclear verdicts aren’t going away. It’s time for risk managers to be prepared to fight them. The post

Posted: Oct 01, 2023

The Top 3 Things Risk Managers Can Do to Minimize the Impact of Potential Litigation

Nuclear verdicts aren’t going away. It’s time for risk managers to be prepared to fight them. The post

Posted: Oct 01, 2023

P&C Carriers Are Looking to Transition to Digital Payment Systems. Here Are the Challenges and Oppor...

Electronic payments save money and bring ease to the payment process. The post

Posted: Oct 01, 2023

4 Traits of Insurers Who Are in It for the Long Haul

Even in a shifting D&O market, looking for these four traits during renewal will help ensure a carrier’s reliability, experience and expertise in management liability risk. The post

Posted: Oct 01, 2023

The Cyber Insurance Market Is Booming. How to Stay on Top of Evolving Exposures

The cyber insurance market may reach close to $100 billion by 2030. An increasing reliance on technology and a growing industry of cybercriminals are the driving factors. The post

Posted: Oct 01, 2023

Looking to Hire Next-Gen Insurance Talent? How About Leveraging In-Person Events?

Gamma Iota Sigma's executive director Grace Grant shares why in-person events are a gamechanger in new talent recruitment. The post

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

Dial Back Digital Drama in Workplace Platforms with Erica Dhawan’s Tips for Connective Intelligence

National Comp 2023, held in Las Vegas, kicked off with a pre-conference event conducted by the Alliance of the Women in Workers’ Comp. This year’s keynote focused on connective intelligence in the age of virtual workspaces.  The post

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

Dial Back Digital Drama on Workplace Platforms with Erica Dhawan’s Tips for Connective Intelligence

National Comp 2023, held in Las Vegas, kicked off with a pre-conference event conducted by the Alliance of the Women in Workers’ Comp. This year’s keynote focused on connective intelligence in the age of virtual workspaces.  The post

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

Rising Star Rachel Dawes on Pioneering Retail Solutions & Advocating for Mentorship in the Insurance...

Aon's Rachel Dawes didn’t originally plan on going into insurance, but she couldn’t be happier with the trajectory her career has taken. The post

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

Special Events Risks Are Different After a Pandemic. Here’s How Organizers Can Help People Get Back...

COVID’s still here, but with the global public emergency lifted, in-person events have returned in full effect. To keep their guests safe, event organizers and venue operators can benefit from a helping hand.  The post

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

A Kentucky Tornado Tragedy Highlights the Indispensable Role of Nurse Case Managers

When a catastrophic tornado ripped through the state of Kentucky in 2021, Genex’s Kellie Harrell was instrumental in getting workers back on their feet after a factory collapse.  The post

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Marks 125 Years with Grand Celebration: InsurCon2024 Regis...

The Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin will celebrate its 125th anniversary with InsurCon2024 at Lambeau Field featuring special guests Charles Woodson and Matt LaFleur. Registration is open. The post

Posted: Sep 28, 2023