Risk & Insurance

From Shortage to Surplus: The Pressing Need to Reinforce the Workers’ Comp Talent Pipeline

A claims talent shortage has many in the industry rethinking recruitment and retention. The post

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

Wearable Ergonomic Technology Works, If Employers Have the Resources to Use It. Here’s How Insurance...

Wearable ergonomics can reduce workplace injuries and workers' compensation costs, but coordination and an alignment of incentives are required before they can gain a foothold. The post

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Opinion | Collective Insurance Intelligence

The gates are opening for the inclusion of more women and people of color in our industry. Risk & Insurance editor-in-chief Dan Reynolds is thankful for the shift.  The post

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Make Predicting and Preventing Supply Chain Failures Your Next Superpower

A global pandemic and ongoing geopolitical turmoil are forcing companies to rewrite their playbook when it comes to supply chain risk management. The post

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Violence, Burnout and Climate Change Are Just Part of Why Today’s Health Care Risk Landscape Is So V...

Staffing shortages, social inflation and violence are making health care an increasingly dangerous field. But strategic management and the adoption of tech promise safer spaces for caregivers and patients. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

In Conversation: HOMELINK’s Kim Radcliffe on Evidence-Based Medicine and Continuity of Care for Inju...

Her training as a physical therapist, she said, is what gave her the perspective to seek and support best practices in workers’ compensation. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Tech-Enabled but Human-Centered. Introducing Commercial Insurance’s Next Leadership Wave

The 2024 Executives to Watch know that data expertise is an important part of risk mitigation and transfer. But is it more important than the role of human collaboration and communication?  The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Tech-Enabled but Human-Centered: Introducing Commercial Insurance’s Next Leadership Wave

The 2024 Executives to Watch know that data expertise is an important part of risk mitigation and transfer. But is it more important than the role of human collaboration and communication?  The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

How Incoming AXA XL CEO of North America Lucy Pilko Empowers Her Team with Data Science

As the risk landscape, and the tools used to mitigate those risks, continue to evolve, Lucy Pilko, AXA XL's chief executive officer of insurance for the Americas, is poised and ready to meet those changes.  The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Global Cyber Risk, Global Risk Solutions: How Liberty Mutual’s Patrick Thielen Is Building Resilienc...

Liberty Mutual’s Patrick Thielen has a strong team and a host of resources behind him. He’s going to need them. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

At Sompo International, Rohan Dixon Is Revitalizing Workplace Chemistry and Bridging Virtual Divides

The new head of Canada operations for Sompo International is taking dead aim at communications and culture. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

For The Hartford’s Tracey Ant, Succeeding in a Leadership Role Is All About Communication

The new head of middle & large commercial at The Hartford is focusing on talent development, staying ahead of evolving risks, and managing the changes introduced by advancing technology. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

From C-Suite Engagement to GenAI, Ascot’s Owen Williams Shares His Holistic Approach to Digital Tran...

Owen Williams, chief information officer for Ascot U.S., sees strong data governance as critical to driving technology initiatives forward in the insurance industry. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

What to Know About Allison Cooper’s Adaptable Approach to Managing AIG’s Financial Lines Business in...

The future of the 2024 financial lines market is shaping up to have its fair share of obstacles. Here’s what AIG’s Allison Cooper has in her playbook. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Jenise Klein’s Task at Allianz: Nurture Talent, Foster Diversity, and All the While Steer Success in...

In rough seas, Allianz’s Jenise Klein keeps her eyes on the horizon, which means developing tomorrow’s talent. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Melissa Burke, AmTrust’s New Head of Client Experience, Shares the Three Pillars That Define Her Lea...

Strength in relationships, operational skills and data implementation mark this 2024 Executive to Watch. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

How Might You Benefit from Stephanie Seibold’s Emerging Risks Strategy at The Hanover?

The Hanover’s Stephanie Seibold seeks client solutions as avidly as she seeks to develop underwriting talent. The post How Might <em>You</em> Benefit...

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Three Ways to Tackle Supply Chain and Quality Control Challenges in Life Sciences

The pandemic underscored the dangers of lengthy biotech and pharma supply chains, but there are strategies for better quality control transparency. The post

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

Social Inflation & Claim Litigation Trends

Anyone paying attention to the news recently has likely noticed what appears to be a trend of ever-increasing jury verdicts and claim settlements. The post

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

Stress In The Workplace: Linking Employee Wellness & Workers’ Compensation Strategies To Help Your W...

Some workplace stress pushes employees to grow and learn. However, if the stress is excessive, it can significantly affect employees’ health. And this impacts your workers’ comp program and costs. The post

Posted: Nov 09, 2023

Shifting Focus: Addressing Overlooked Medication Challenges in Workers’ Compensation 

A narrow focus on the opioid epidemic may overlook the risks of non-opioid prescriptions and draw crucial resources away from proactive monitoring and interventions. The post

Posted: Nov 09, 2023

EK Health Utilization Review: Refining the Art of Clinical Excellence

Utilization review can be daunting for all parties involved. But with synchronized systems in place, clinical care for injured workers can flow like the notes of a well-orchestrated symphony. The post

Posted: Nov 09, 2023

Legal Roundup: The Cost of a Hot Coffee, Publix Accused of Wage Theft and More

A coffee spill lands Dunkin’ in hot water, a potential class action against Publix highlights the issue of wage theft, and more stories of legal filings likely to impact the insurance and risk management sector. The post

Posted: Nov 07, 2023

How Data and Technology Are Helping U.S. Companies Take a Holistic Approach to Climate Risk

Better models are improving decision-making and creating innovative insurance policies. The post

Posted: Nov 07, 2023

Unmasking the Silent Epidemic: The True Cost of Physician-Dispensed Topicals in Workers’ Comp

Physician-dispensed topicals are costly and there’s no evidence that they are more effective than what is available through the more traditional distribution network of the retail pharmacy network. Why aren’t more states taking action? The...

Posted: Nov 06, 2023