Risk & Insurance

How the Return-to-Work Revolution Balances Technology and Human Touch

A mix of technology and old-school best practices is driving return-to-work results in workers’ comp. The post How...

Posted: Apr 07, 2024

Celebrating Every Win: The Theo Award Takes a More Detailed Look at Workers’ Comp Excellence

Folks, I have exciting news.  National Comp and R&I have come together to launch a brand-new award that builds on our former Teddy Award’s 30+ year legacy of honoring employers in their quest for workers’ comp excellence.   The Theo Award, lik...

Posted: Apr 06, 2024

Prescribing Care: How Risk Management Can Support Health Care Workers

Health care workers put their patients first every day. It’s time we place their wellbeing at the fore. The post Pr...

Posted: Apr 06, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Choice-of-Law Provisions in Maritime Contracts

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholds the enforceability of choice-of-law provisions in marine insurance contracts, and is expected to curb forum shopping. The post

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Lockton Appoints Trevor Smith as Managing Director, Technology Risk

Latest hiring news from insurance and risk management industry. The post Lockton Appoints Trevor Smith as Managing Di...

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Cyber Insurance Market Growth Hindered by Uninsured Risks

Despite a maturing cyber insurance market, Munich Re's report reveals a significant gap in coverage, with 87% of decision makers feeling inadequately protected against cyberattacks. The post

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Alex Post Appointed as Senior Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services

The latest hiring announcement in the industry today. The post Alex Post Appointed as Senior Vice President a...

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Tish King Named as Head of Corporate Communications at United Educators

The latest promotion announcement in the industry today. The post Tish King Named as Head of Corporate Communica...

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Tish King Named Head of Corporate Communications at United Educators

The latest promotion announcement in the industry today. The post Tish King Named Head of Corporate Communicatio...

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Insured Cannot Block D&O Coverage for Another Insured’s Settlement

Consent and cooperation provisions in a D&O policy cannot be used by one insured party to prevent coverage for another insured party's settlement. The post

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Why Insurance’s Battle Against Climate Perils Is Moving from Prediction to Prevention

Building more resilient buildings and infrastructure and preventing damage from disasters will be key to managing climate risk in the future. The post

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

A Duty to Protect: How Travel Insurance Can Address a Riskier World

COVID was not the only thing that disrupted business travel. Geopolitical instability, climate risks and a new class of bleisure travelers are making corporate travel more complicated. The post

Posted: Apr 05, 2024

Strict Compliance Standard Upheld in Claims Notice Requirement

The 9th Circuit held that Heritage Bank of Commerce did not strictly comply with the notice provision under its claims-made-and-reported policy. The post

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

Andreas Berger to Take Helm as CEO of Swiss Re

The latest appointment in the commercial insurance space The post Andreas Berger to Take Helm as CEO of Swiss Re appeared first on

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

5 Best Practices for Managing Complex Workers’ Comp Cases

Catastrophic injuries can have lasting effects on workers’ physical and mental health, making recovery a long and often complicated process. Following these best practices gives case mangers the best chance of delivering optimal outcomes for all s...

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

Strong D&O Insurance Results Unsustainable in 2024

Despite strong underwriting results in 2023, Fitch Ratings reports that the U.S. D&O insurance market faces declining premiums and emerging litigation risks. The post

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

Insurers Not Liable for Towers Watson’s Shareholder Settlements

Court holds insurers are not required to cover $90 million in settlements related to shareholder lawsuits stemming from Towers Watson's merger with Willis The post

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

Opinion | Watch Your Water

Fifty years on, the conflict at the heart of the film "Chinatown" — disputes over diminishing fresh water supplies — is more relevant than ever. The post

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

Next-Gen RMS: AI Brings Broader Insights and Stronger Control in Insurance Risk Management

Risk management systems are taking on a power and prominence that were previously unimaginable. The post

Posted: Apr 04, 2024

Reinsurance Market Shows Positive Trends, Increased Competition

Amid increased competition and capacity, the April 1 reinsurance renewals signal a more predictable market, with competition for higher catastrophe layers, according to a report by Aon. The post

Posted: Apr 03, 2024

Nevada’s Adria White on Her Time in Public Sector Risk Management and How Community Makes Better Ris...

For Adria White, community is a big aspect of a successful risk management career. It’s why she’s adamant about working strategically with her team and the public entity risk management community in Nevada The post

Posted: Apr 03, 2024

Catastrophic Events Are Now Everywhere: The Urgent Need for Better Property Protection

Where increasingly severe weather meets growing populations, property damage from wind, hail and flood may seem inevitable. Fortunately, there’s much that property risk engineers can do. The post

Posted: Apr 03, 2024

How a Carrier Partner Can Help Navigate a Challenging Management and Professional Liability Market

A combination of a choppy economy with increased claims frequency and severity could lead to rate increases in the Management & Professional Liability market. The post

Posted: Apr 02, 2024

Four Ways to Reduce Stress and Speed Healing for Injured Workers

Stress and anxiety can significantly impair physical healing. With a few adjustments, clinicians and other stakeholders in the workers’ comp process can help reduce stress and facilitate both physical and psychological recovery for injured workers...

Posted: Apr 02, 2024

Healing at Home: A Holistic Guide to Workers’ Compensation Recovery

How specialty solutions providers play a pivotal role in facilitating total care. The post Healing at Home: A Holistic...

Posted: Apr 02, 2024