Risk & Insurance

Commercial Lines Underwriting Profits Overshadowed by Poor Personal Lines Results

AM Best report shows that personal lines dragged down P&C underwriting results for 2023, overshadowing positive commercial lines results. The post

Posted: Jul 08, 2024

In Conversation: From Top Tier Talent to Data Analytics, Alliant Retail Brokerage’s Peter Arkley Sha...

Developing the right culture, choosing the right team members, then granting them autonomy is the secret to Alliant Retail Brokerage’s success. The post

Posted: Jul 03, 2024

California Bill Targets Farmworker Heat Illness Claims

A new CWCI study suggests the new legislation may create administrative challenges without significantly improving agricultural worker safety. The post

Posted: Jul 02, 2024

In Conversation: Westfield Specialty’s Jack Kuhn Talks Specialty Lines, the Casualty Market and Insu...

Jack Kuhn, president of Westfield Specialty, discusses the latest happenings and opportunities for his business and insurance at large at RISKWORLD 2024. The post

Posted: Jul 02, 2024

Despite Declining Rates, Cyber Insurance Market Poised for Growth, Innovation

Howden's cyber insurance report portrays a stabilizing market poised for growth and innovation, despite an evolving threat landscape. The post

Posted: Jul 01, 2024

Medical Stop-Loss Report Shows Rising Frequency of Claims Above $200K Deductible

QBE's report shows that neoplasms remain the most frequent source of stop-loss reimbursements, while perinatal conditions have highest severity. The post

Posted: Jul 01, 2024

Predict & Prevent™ Podcast Episode 10: Early Warning System for Flash Floods

Previsico's hydrodynamic modeling and onsite sensors predict localized flash floods, helping insurers and customers manage risk more effectively The post

Posted: Jul 01, 2024

Predict & Prevent® Podcast Episode 10: Early Warning System for Flash Floods

Previsico's hydrodynamic modeling and onsite sensors predict localized flash floods, helping insurers and customers manage risk more effectively The post

Posted: Jul 01, 2024

In Conversation: Allianz’s Rahul Khanna Shares a Marine Industry Update from RISKWORLD 2024

Captain Rahul Khanna, global head of marine risk consulting, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, sat down with Risk & Insurance® to talk about current market trends impacting the marine industry. The post

Posted: Jul 01, 2024

Creativity, Expertise and Global Reach: How Sompo Provides Stability and Supports Distribution Partn...

Carriers that have the depth of experience and the vision to create and maintain stable portfolios will be better partners to buyers and distributors of insurance in the long run. The post

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Captives for HOAs? A New Utah Regulation Allows the Alternative Risk Transfer Solution to Extend int...

When carriers stop offering homeowners insurance policies in particular locations, captives are a way to provide needed risk transfer. The post

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

In Conversation: Sentry Insurance’s Jean Feldman on Chronic Pain Treatment and the Positive Role Beh...

At RISKWORLD 2024, Jean Feldman, senior director of managed care at Sentry Insurance, sat down with Risk & Insurance to talk behavioral health in workers’ comp. The post

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Majority of Business Owners Worry Insurance Won’t Cover Losses: Survey

A survey of U.S. business owners by Gallagher's reveals concerns about insurance coverage gaps and the impact of emerging risks on their operations. The post

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

James Bracken Named as New CFO of Zurich North America

The latest people news in the industry today. The post James Bracken Named as New CFO of Zurich North America appeared first o...

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

Lisa Stevens Promoted to Chief Administrative Officer at Aon

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Lisa Stevens Promoted to Chief Administrative Officer at Aon appe...

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

AXA XL Announces Key Leadership Appointments in Canada

The latest people news in the industry today. The post AXA XL Announces Key Leadership Appointments in Canada appeared first o...

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

Predict & Prevent Podcast: Advanced Modeling Prevents Flash Flood Surprises

Using advanced modeling technology to predict when and where storms and heavy rains will cause severe surface flooding can give businesses and communities early warning to protect critical assets, deploy mitigation efforts and get out of harm&#821...

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

9 Questions for Jencap’s Bruce Peddle

“We’re launching new programs, such as a construction program specific to wraps and a new energy practice. If you’re a producer at Jencap and want to grow your book, you can do it more quickly here than in a company where your competition sits nex...

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

4 Steps to Make Risk Management a Bridge to Business Success

In the complex landscape of middle market business operations, risk management stands as a watch guard, protecting employees and organizations from the unforeseen and the preventable. Yet many leaders still don’t think about risk management as a k...

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

3 Key Areas to Review for Better International Risk Underwriting

Successful underwriting for international risks requires a level of cultural and economic analysis that is not typically considered for domestic exposures. The post

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

ATOM Advantage’s Carol Valentic and Lori Landon Talk to Risk & Insurance

“We believe that patients should have control over their own medical records and be able to easily share them with providers as they progress through various treatments. This is extremely important for ensuring a smooth continuum of care.” ...

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

California Workers’ Comp Ruling Overturns $10M Judgment

A California appellate court overturned a $10 million judgment, ruling the plaintiff failed to prove the employer lacked workers' comp coverage. The post

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

Oregon Appeals Overturns $10M Award, Upholds Exclusive Remedy

An Oregon Court of Appeals decision, interpreting California law, provides clarification on the application of the workers' compensation exclusive remedy rule. The post

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

8 Questions for CFC’s Chief Underwriting Officer Dan Trueman

CFC’s chief underwriting officer shares emerging opportunities in specialty lines, future pricing trends, and the six fundamental elements that make up cyber risk prevention and underwriting. The post

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

8 Questions for CFC Chief Underwriting Officer Dan Trueman

CFC’s chief underwriting officer shares emerging opportunities in specialty lines, future pricing trends, and the six fundamental elements that make up cyber risk prevention and underwriting. The post

Posted: Jun 26, 2024