Risk & Insurance

Visionary Efforts Shaping Society: Introducing the 2024 Risk All Stars

The brilliance of the 2024 Risk All Stars is benefiting not just businesses or nonprofits but society at large. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Mastering Claims: Bobby Collins’ Strategy for Workers’ Comp Success at Ballad Health

Following a merger that brought a backlog of old claims, Bobby Collins worked methodically to free up reserves — and keep a lid on dormant files in the future. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

From City Streets to Hallways: Curt Fernandez’s Journey to Enhance Safety in Arlington’s Schools

Curt Fernandez of Arlington Independent School District is building a safety culture that is broad, deep and intended to last. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

How Proactive and Persistent Marinda Griese Ensured CMS Compliance for CJPRMA

Seeing the potential for major fines, Marinda Griese led the overhaul of a California risk pool’s reporting process, with remarkable results. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Hoda Hussein’s Humanistic Approach to Risk Management in Education Shows Empathy in Action

Risk All Star Hoda Hussein’s humanistic approach to life governs her work as a risk management consultant to the educational sector. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

One Year and a Blank Slate: How Josh Jeffers Assembled a Multibillion-Dollar Spin-Off’s New Insuranc...

For this one-man risk management team, spinning off a new multibillion-dollar company meant building nearly everything from scratch. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Eric Johnson’s Unified Safety Program Is Helping Transform Baltimore’s Schools — and the City Itself

The Maryland Stadium Authority’s Eric Johnson delivered impressive risk management results on a novel public infrastructure project The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Building Trust: Jason Malatak’s Mission to Improve Mental Health in Construction

By working to improve employee mental health in construction, Jason Malatak is also addressing a range of other issues, from quality of work to employee retention. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Risk All Star Darrell Mathis Is Transforming Workers’ Compensation for City of Chicago

Darrell Mathis is building an exemplary claims program for the third-largest city in the United States. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Pulling Together: How Risk All Star Jessica Morgan Led a Safety Revolution at ABM

For one facilities services provider, the first step toward better safety was to align goals between departments. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

How John Quigley Navigated an Insurance Merger for UFC and WWE with Precision and Speed

John Quigley succeeded in merging two massive insurance programs under extreme pressure. The post

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

Post-Pandemic Shifts Create Risks for Private Company Execs, Certain Business Sectors

Emerging economic, regulatory, and cultural trends pose complex risks for private company directors and officers in the post-pandemic landscape, according to Munich Re. The post

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Kathleen Ziegler Appointed as Chief Operations Officer for AXA XL’s Insurance Business in the Americ...

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Kathleen Ziegler Appointed a...

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Juan Luis Ortega Succeeds John Lupica as President of North America Insurance at Chubb Limited

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Juan Luis Ortega Succeeds John Lupi...

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Michael Fish to Succeed Jonathan Bennett as Head of Group Benefits at The Hartford

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Michael Fish to Succeed Jonathan Bennett as Hea...

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

Cyber Insurance Provides Both Carrot and Stick for Cyber Security

Sophos report finds that companies investing in cyber defenses not only improve their security, but also gain other benefits, including lower premiums. The post

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

Handling the Heat of a Medical Malpractice Trial: Sound Advice from ProAssurance’s Experts

Mary-Lynn Ryan and Barbara Hunyady of ProAssurance share their insights on the challenges physicians face during medical malpractice trials, the resources available to them, and the role of risk management in maintaining their professional standin...

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

After Period of Stability, U.S. Workers’ Comp Market Faces Emerging Challenges

Swiss Re analysis highlights potential headwinds for U.S. workers' compensation insurers after a decade of strong profitability. The post

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Increases in Trial Awards, Claims Severity Add to Evidence of Social Inflation: RAND

RAND research of 2010-2019 data suggests social inflation may be on the rise, but says further investigation is needed to confirm the trend is not caused by other factors. The post

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

The Benefits of Bringing Outside Perspectives to the Workers’ Compensation Industry

Two recent One Call hires demonstrate the positive effect external talent and perspectives have on bringing forth successful workers’ compensation solutions. The post

Posted: Jul 09, 2024

Why Insureds Need Comprehensive Wildfire Protection

With expanding wildfire risk, insurance isn't enough. Insureds also need to invest in risk mitigation to help protect their properties. The post

Posted: Jul 09, 2024

See How Cancer Presumptions Can Change Firefighters Access To Care

Download our new white paper to see how an engaged PBM can help advocate for clients and control costs of treatment. The post

Posted: Jul 09, 2024

U.S. Commercial P&C Insurance Rates Rise 4.3% in Q2

A slight overall rise in commercial property/casualty insurance rates reflects insurers' confidence in pricing strategies, according to MarketScout. The post

Posted: Jul 09, 2024

13 Questions for vQuip CEO and Founder Cam Serigne

The founder and CEO of vQuip shares how this specialty insurance company is targeting outdoor experience rental equipment, like jet skis or snowmobiles, and what it means for them to be an "insurance chameleon." The post

Posted: Jul 09, 2024

Is a Captive Right for You? Maybe Not

Much has been written about companies that form captives. What about the ones that decide the alternative risk management structure isn’t for them? The post

Posted: Jul 08, 2024