Risk & Insurance

Industrial Workers Express Concerns About Workplace Safety Gaps

Vector Solutions' survey of industrial workers uncovers concerns about safety risks, gaps in training and employer priorities. The post ...

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Detailing Manufacturing Risk: A Conversation with Liberty Mutual’s Marc Orloff and TJ Richter

The pair discuss how increased adoption of AI can lead to increased cyber risk, the rise of legal system abuse and other pressing exposures for the industry. The post

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Commercial Insurance Prices Rise 6.3% in Q1 2024

The latest commercial lines pricing survey from WTW reveals continued upward pressure on U.S. commercial insurance prices in Q1 2024. The post

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Specialty Insurer CFC’s North American Summit: A Wrap-Up

CFC’s first North American summit to take place outside the U.S. looked to the future of cyber protection, carbon mitigation and more. The post Sp...

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Innovations in Workers’ Compensation: A Conversation with Joseph Berardo Jr. of Carisk Partners

In this Q&A, Joseph Berardo Jr. from Carisk Partners explores the potential of AI in health care, the advancements in surgical technology, and the emerging goals in the workers’ compensation industry. The post

Posted: Jun 07, 2024

Clay Humphries Appointed as Executive Vice President of Property and Casualty at Charles Taylor

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Clay Humphries Appointed as Execut...

Posted: Jun 07, 2024

Ryan Barber Joins Aon as Global Head of Property for Commercial Risk Division

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Ryan Barber Joins Aon as Global Head of Property for...

Posted: Jun 07, 2024

Donna Nadeau Promoted to Head of Large Commercial in Americas at AXA XL Insurance Underwriting Opera...

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Donna Nadeau Promoted to...

Posted: Jun 07, 2024

Endpoint Data Security Gaps Pose Significant Risks

Organizations must prioritize endpoint data security to effectively manage the growing risks posed by remote work, sophisticated cyber threats, and regulatory requirements, a new report finds. The post

Posted: Jun 07, 2024

How a Post-Pandemic Surge in Workplace Violence Has Sparked an Urgent Need for Prevention Strategies

A statistical rise in public sector workplace violence has led some in the workers' compensation space to review the protections and safety protocols in place for these vulnerable workers. The post

Posted: Jun 07, 2024

Businesses Advised to Prepare for Exceptionally Active 2024 Hurricane Season

Allianz Commercial advises businesses to prepare for an exceptionally active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season by improving storm resilience measures. The post

Posted: Jun 06, 2024

National Comp: AI’s Claims Management Promise

Generative AI is notorious for producing what are being referred to as “hallucinations” — that is, producing language and citing information that it has essentially made up. That’s why it’s always going to be important to have veteran managers rev...

Posted: Jun 06, 2024

Workers’ Comp’s Mixed Bag of Prescription Costs and Utilization Trends for 2023: Report

Specialty drug costs nearly tripled over six years, while opioid utilization dropped and prescribing patterns shifted based on claim stage, according to Enlyte. The post

Posted: Jun 05, 2024

Taking Flight: QBE North America’s Gregg Strange Shares How He Got His Start in Aviation

A commitment to fostering an excellent client experience can help workers’ comp service providers stand out from the crowd. The post

Posted: Jun 05, 2024

Protected: Creativity, Expertise and Global Reach: How Sompo Provides Stability and Supports Distrib...

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Posted: Jun 05, 2024

Risk Management Partners’ Christof Reinert on the Future of Modeling Climate Risk

Climate risk modeling has improved for hurricanes and wildfires. Now, the industry is turning its attention to secondary perils. The post

Posted: Jun 05, 2024

U.S. Employees Prioritize Stability Amid Economic Uncertainty

U.S. employees are prioritizing job stability and comprehensive benefits over the allure of job-hopping, according to a recent report by WTW The post

Posted: Jun 04, 2024

Westfield Specialty’s Ray Ash on the D&O and EPLI Implications of Recent Regulatory Decisions

“Cyber is a huge topic in our industry and the world these days. Even Warren Buffett recently mentioned it as one of his ongoing fears in managing his businesses, especially his insurance business.” The post

Posted: Jun 04, 2024

MyMatrixx releases 2024 Pharmacy Guidebook featuring the top workers’ compensation medications

Get access to our new guidebook that provides clinical insight on some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the industry. The post

Posted: Jun 04, 2024

8 EPL Questions for Nationwide’s Lynette Lyngaas

“Companies must ensure they provide reasonable accommodation if using AI in recruiting. They should avoid screening out potentially good candidates based on the questions asked. It’s crucial to examine who defines what a good applicant is and ensu...

Posted: Jun 04, 2024

Munich Re’s Doug Akerson on the Headwinds and Tailwinds Facing the Renewable Energy Sector

The challenging build-out of renewable energy infrastructure is at an inflection point as a surge of new ideas and investment promises to keep the sector’s momentum going. The post

Posted: Jun 04, 2024

Parametrics Have Emerged As a Valued CAT Risk Transfer Solution. Here’s What’s Next As the Market Co...

During the tough property markets of recent years, parametrics grew in popularity. Now, even as the market stabilizes, they’re proving their staying power. The post

Posted: Jun 03, 2024

Worker Injured While Aiding Crash Victim Granted Workers’ Comp in West Virginia

Implicit authorization from supervisor brings Good Samaritan's rescue attempt within scope of employment, thus is compensible, West Virginia appeals court rules. The post

Posted: Jun 03, 2024

NYC Construction Fatalities Decline, but Injuries Rise in 2023

Amidst a steady construction activity level, NYC sees a 36% drop in fatalities in 2023 but a troubling 25% rise in injuries, according to the New York City Department of Buildings' annual report. The post

Posted: Jun 03, 2024

Predict & Prevent™ Podcast Episode 9: AI Slashing Commercial Fleet Collisions

Nauto's AI-powered platform is transforming transportation safety by proactively identifying risks and preventing collisions before they occur The post

Posted: Jun 03, 2024