Risk & Insurance

Insuring Hurricane Season 2023 Costs, Premiums, Loss Cost Modeling, and Fraud Prevention

Please join QBE sponsored webinar on October 25th at 2PM Eastern. This webinar will cover several topics of concern and explore how we might improve our overall economic resiliency to hurricanes in the U.S. CE credits approved in all states.

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

How Employee Assistance Programs Drive Better Workers’ Comp Outcomes

While some workers' comp carriers recognize that addressing an injured worker's stress can speed up recovery, not all provide a holistic approach. Integrating an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) into a workers' comp program supports total worker...

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Rising Star Mitch Surowitz Talks Real Estate, Emerging Risks and How to Break Bad News to Clients

This 2023 Power Broker has dedicated his career to sharpening his knowledge and always placing client interests above his own. The post

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

How One Carrier Stays Committed in the Midst of a Mini Financial Crisis

After several bank failures, underwriters and regulators are scrutinizing the financial sector. The repercussions remain unclear, but experienced underwriters and claims professionals are sticking with the sector. The post

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

4 Questions for Fabian Mercado of QBE North America

Risk & Insurance sat down with Fabian Mercado, vice president and property lead for the East Region of QBE North America, to discuss ongoing and emerging supply chain risk, the industry response, and best practices for the exposures that may...

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

The Predict & Prevent™ Podcast Episode 8: How a Robotic Dog Fetches Risk Data; Season 1 Finale Ask M...

Advances in technology are enhancing our ability to prevent potential losses. In the season one finale of Predict & Prevent, Pete Miller learns more about a robotic dog that can fetch data from places that are tough for humans to go.  ...

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

Survey Says: The Price Is Always Right for Workers’ Comp Pay-As-You-Go Policyholders

After launching a pay-as-you-go workers’ comp solution, NYSIF set out to discover how it was impacting the policyholder experience. The results were clear. The post

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

Healing from Within: The Transformative Power of Nutritional Psychiatry in Workers’ Comp

Diet and mental health are so closely connected that the gut is often called our “second brain.” Addressing the importance of food choices, especially during recovery, can help to optimize the mental wellbeing and resilience of injured employees....

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Healing from Within: The Transformative Power of Nutritional Psychology in Workers’ Comp

Diet and mental health are so closely connected that the gut is often called our “second brain.” Addressing the importance of food choices, especially during recovery, can help to optimize the mental wellbeing and resilience of injured employees....

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Legal Roundup: McKinsey Settles Opioid Claims, Authors Sue OpenAI and More

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

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Rising Star Merritt McDonough on His Familial Times to the Industry and His Thoughts on the Future o...

Rising Star Merritt McDonough shares why opportunity has kept him intertwined in the commercial insurance space.  The post

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

Protected: Vermont’s Rise to the Top

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Posted: Oct 10, 2023

Protected: On-Demand Webinar — Fact or fiction: Navigating the nuances in P&C cloud technology

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Posted: Oct 10, 2023

On-Demand Webinar — The Hidden Risks of Agent Conversations: How to Protect Your Organization from D...

Insurance companies continue to be drawn into costly litigation due to non-compliance. This webinar will talk about hidden compliance risks and how your compliance teams can mitigate these risks across the enterprise. The post

Posted: Oct 09, 2023

Speaking Up About Suicide Risk: How to Remain Vigilant in Workers’ Comp

Suicide is not an issue in just workers' comp; it's a humanity issue. Panelists at National Comp 2023 share why it's imperative to not ignore the mental health risk.  The post

Posted: Oct 09, 2023

Driving Toward Coverage Solutions on the Bumpy Road of Commercial Auto

In the wake of insurer exits, rising claims costs and increased risks, what’s ahead for the commercial auto insurance industry? The post

Posted: Oct 09, 2023

Beyond Job Descriptions: How Job Analyses Could Help More Employers Enhance Safety at Work

Employers can get ahead of on-the-job injuries by refining their job descriptions with data-driven analyses. The post

Posted: Oct 09, 2023

How to Choose the Right PBM to Move Your Business Forward

Pharmacy benefit managers should act as business partners, leveraging their expertise, analytics and networks for maximum client value. Here’s how to find a PBM that lives up to those promises. The post

Posted: Oct 08, 2023

URMIA 2024 Annual Conference

We are elated that we will be returning to New Orleans in 2024 for the 55th URMIA Annual Conference! It is where the past, present, and future of higher education risk management will converge from September 28 to October 2, 2024. The post...

Posted: Oct 06, 2023

Rising Star Patrick Miller Outlines the Career Moves That Led to Brokering Success

Switching his major to risk management and insurance at the University of Georgia turned out to be the right move for Patrick Miller. The post

Posted: Oct 06, 2023

Rising Star Kara Patterson Shares Her Take on Decoding Challenges in Real Estate Insurance and Thriv...

Willis Towers Watson’s Kara Patterson discusses her serendipitous journey to an insurance career, today’s real estate market challenges, and how she’s worked to overcome imposter syndrome in a male-dominated industry. The post

Posted: Oct 05, 2023

Rising Star Abby Flaherty of Risk Strategies Details Her Entertainment Brokering Journey and How Ind...

Working as an entertainment broker, Risk Strategies’ Abby Flaherty enjoys thinking creatively to help her clients. The post

Posted: Oct 05, 2023

Managing Risk Through Delegation

The art of delegating responsibilities to others is a skill every manager and supervisor should have in their repertoire—especially when it comes to managing risk. The post

Posted: Oct 05, 2023

Can Long-Term Care Providers Still Recovering from COVID Pivot to Face Natural Disasters?

As every community contends with its share of natural catastrophes, structural fortifications and business continuity planning can help today’s long-term care operators bolster their resilience. The post

Posted: Oct 04, 2023

Why Employers Should Go Above and Beyond OSHA’s Lead Monitoring Standards

OSHA's regulations for the treatment of lead toxicity no longer align with current clinical guidelines. To keep workers safe and reduce workers' comp costs, employers need up-to-date occupational health expertise. The post

Posted: Oct 03, 2023