Risk & Insurance

2023 Teddy Awards | Getting Aggressive with Vocational Rehab. How One Health System Saved $10 Millio...

With its proactive injury prevention and recovery strategies, UMASS Memorial Health has improved working conditions and secured a 2023 Teddy Award. The post

Posted: Aug 09, 2023

Legal Spotlight: Johnson & Johnson and the Cancer/Talc Connection, NextGen Healthcare Hit with Fraud...

The latest legal filings likely to have an impact on the insurance industry today.  The post

Posted: Aug 08, 2023

Why No Return-to-Work Journey Is Complete Without Establishing the Right Mindset

When injured workers are equipped with a positive mindset, recovery will be a positive and achievable goal. The post

Posted: Aug 07, 2023

The Talent Shortage: Claims Professionals Weigh In

Firms looking to attract and retain claims talent would do well to explore the potential of formal onboarding and continuing professional development programs. The post

Posted: Aug 06, 2023

Rising Star Kate Simons Delmedico Details the Changing Industry, Ag’s Most Critical Risks and More

For the next generation of insurance industry professionals, opportunity is everything. Rising Star Kate Simons Delmedico shares why.  The post

Posted: Aug 06, 2023

Tragic Alaska Van Crash Not Covered Under State’s Workers’ Compensation Act

After two parks and recreation state workers die in a van crash while heading to a company event, their families attempt to recoup costs via wrongful death claims. The post

Posted: Aug 05, 2023

Here Are the Questions to Ask About Your PFML Benefits Amid Evolving State Laws

As paid family and medical leave laws become more commonplace, employers must adapt — understanding their costs and benefits, coordinating with existing programs and communicating with current and future employees. The post

Posted: Aug 04, 2023

Rising Star Jason Bainum Sees Benefits Data as the Secret to Employee Retention

We talked to Jason Bainum, EVP and VP of sales at HUB International, about the trends he sees in the employee benefits space, how smaller organizations can make the most of their spend, and the indispensability of data. The post

Posted: Aug 02, 2023

IBHS’s Roy Wright on Natural Peril Property Resiliency, Part 2

“I can’t stop the tornado. I can’t stop the ignition of the wildfire or the hurricane that is coming. But we do know enough to narrow the path of destruction. And for us, it is about that science, but it has to be translated into specific actions...

Posted: Aug 02, 2023

IBHS’s Roy Wright on Natural Peril Property Resiliency, Part 1

“How do we manage the losses in the property space — to minimize them, but also to better approach the underwriting and pricing and all the other dimensions that come in to bear as people understand the risks?” The post

Posted: Aug 02, 2023

Homeowners Associations Are Facing These 6 Critical Risks. How the Right Insurance Partner Can Help...

From property valuation issues to concerns over events and security: HOAs should work with their carriers to address these exposures. The post

Posted: Aug 01, 2023

Products Liability Risk Is Constantly Evolving. Here’s What a Good Underwriting Partner Should Be Do...

Deep expertise and a savvy underwriting approach are the keys to success in the products liability space. The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Project Delays Happen — Is Your Insurance Keeping Up? What the Construction Industry Needs to Know A...

Supply chain snags, labor shortages and inflation are pushing project timelines back, but getting an extended insurance policy may not be as easy as insureds think. The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

How to Unlock the Potential of Unstructured Workers’ Comp Claim Data

Carisk Partners is leveraging AI and machine learning to analyze unstructured data, predict recovery trajectories, identify high-risk workers’ comp claims and manage costs. The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

It’s Always Something in Workers’ Comp. Enlyte’s Latest Report ID’s Topicals as a Bigger Pharmacy Sp...

A new series of reports from Enlyte analyzing pharmacy spend and utilization data from 2022 reveals that topicals have surpassed opioids in overall cost, though pharmacy costs and utilization have remained relatively stable. The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Legal Roundup: NYC Minimum-Wage Law Goes to Court, Flint Water Contamination Settlements and More

The latest legal filings likely to have an impact on the insurance and risk management industry today.  The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Rising Star Cameron Boots Shares How a Young Workforce Is Both a Risk and an Opportunity for the Con...

Rising Star Cameron Boots feels energized by the next generation of talent coming through both the construction sector and the brokerage industry.  The post

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Unmasking the Future of AI in Insurance: In2Risk Explores Where Quantum Computing and Mind Reading C...

Looking ahead to the future of cyber and privacy, this all-female attorney-led panel at In2Risk will dive deep into the unparalleled challenges of AI and quantum computing. The post

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

How to Stabilize the Insurance Markets: A Case for Government-Backed Catastrophic Perils Coverage

If the pandemic taught insurance anything, it's that a unified and government-backed catastrophic peril coverage form might be the future for stability within the markets. The post

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

With Underwriting Capacity at a Premium, Clean, Usable Risk Exposure Data Has Never Been More Essent...

Clear, organized and granular data is your friend. Not only does it put you at the top of the list for service with underwriters, it makes the work of everyone in the process more seamless. The post

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

Protected: How to Unlock the Potential of Unstructured Workers’ Comp Claim Data

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Posted: Jul 27, 2023

The Winning Formula: Claim Scoring and Clinical Pathways for Better Patient Outcomes

The rise of Big Data has allowed for the early identification of at-risk workers comp claims, but siloed data has long been an obstacle. Effective data sharing is now allowing workers comp professionals and providers to leverage data as a fundamen...

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

The Hardening Police Liability Market: Why Labor Shortages, Nuclear Verdicts and Increased Public Sc...

As the market continues to harden, risk management solutions like body cameras and policies regulating excessive force can help lessen the sting. The post

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Legal Roundup: Disney’s Alleged Wage Disparity, 50 Cent’s Appeal Denial, Twitter’s Latest Breach of...

The latest legal happenings likely to have an impact on the risk management and insurance field today. The post

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Water Damage Is a Leading Cause of Commercial Real Estate Claims. How Sensor Technologies Help Mitig...

Water damage is a leading cause of commercial real estate claims. Sensors offer a solution. The post

Posted: Jul 26, 2023