Risk & Insurance

New CEO for Optum Workers’ Comp and Auto No-Fault Shares Her Vision for the Future

Appointed this spring, Jeannine Foster details how she believes the business has grown stronger in recent years. The post

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

To Find the Climate Threats to Your Business, FM Global’s Pentti Tofte Says Look to Your Data

Increasingly, climate change is becoming a pervasive business risk that is perilous to ignore. Flood, drought, wildfire, severe windstorms, and other anomalous weather effects will likely jeopardize most every organization in time, whether directl...

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

Insuring the Climate Transition: As ESG Concerns Drive Investment in Renewables, Project Safety and...

If we don’t approach renewables with safety and resiliency in mind, increased investments driven by corporate ESG measures and new tax incentives could result in dangerous accidents and massive losses. The post

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

Protected: A Botched Lateral

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Posted: Nov 28, 2022

Protected: Ransomware Attack Leaves Paint Manufacturer Seeing Red. Here Are the Business Interruptio...

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Posted: Nov 28, 2022

PFAS Legal Liability Exposures: What Thousands of Manufacturers Need to Know

Here’s what manufacturers should do to mitigate PFAS risks before the EPA standard is released. The post PFAS...

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

Legal Roundup: Google Tracking in Question, Elon Musk $56 Million Tesla Compensation Trial and More

Also: The trial challenging Elon Musk’s $56 billion payday begins following Tesla shareholders’ accusations that the CEO withheld crucial information. The post

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

Rising Star Phil Huffman Sees a Bright Future for Manufacturing Despite Some Clouds Ahead

U.S. manufacturing could soon get a boost by way of the CHIP Act. Marsh’s Phil Huffman shares what subsectors he’s most excited about and how he helps his clients steady their course through economic turbulence. The post

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

How a Tech Approach Can Put Predictive Workers’ Comp Analysis in the Hands of Small Businesses

Data is at the center of workers' compensation and Insurtech, making this a unique intersection of growth for insurance. The post

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

Protected: Small Businesses Come in All Shapes, Sectors and Sizes. So too, Do Their Exposures

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Posted: Nov 22, 2022

Opinion | An Open Data Relationship: It’s Time to Work Together to Manage Risk

We can no longer ignore both the benefits and the overall need for data utilization when it comes to underwriting risk.  The post Opinion | An Open Data Relati...

Posted: Nov 22, 2022

Small Businesses Come in All Shapes, Sectors and Sizes. So too, Do Their Exposures

From general liability risks to cyber concerns and the impact of inflation, these are the risks small businesses need to be watching The post

Posted: Nov 22, 2022

Small Businesses Come in All Shapes, Sectors and Sizes. So Too Do Their Exposures

From general liability risks to cyber concerns and the impact of inflation, these are the risks small businesses need to be watching The post

Posted: Nov 22, 2022

Protected: Transparency, Authenticity, Empathy and More: What 40 Years of Brokering Experience Taugh...

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Posted: Nov 21, 2022

Transparency, Authenticity, Empathy and More: What 40 Years of Brokering Experience Taught Vikki Sto...

What separates good brokers from the crowd is authenticity. When it comes to client management, do not shy away from having hard conversations. Be adamant on doing the right thing by all clients, every single time. The post

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

Healthier Truckers Means Safer Roads. How Employers Can Do Their Part

As the economy slows down, this is the prime time for logistics companies to improve their employment practices. The post

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

Filming During the Taliban Takeover: How One Broker Played the Ultimate Supporting Role

When the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021, broker Seth Cohen met a challenge few in his field have faced. The post

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

Legal Roundup: Ford Settles False Advertising Case, Walgreens/CVS Opioid Suit Update and More

A $10 billion settlement has been reached between Walgreens & CVS and several U.S. states in the latest opioid crisis lawsuit. The post

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

Perspective | Think ‘Health Care for All’ Is a Good Idea? A Look at the NHS May Quell Those Aspirati...

The British National Health Service (NHS) was a visionary concept. So why is it such dire straits today? The post Perspective | Think ‘Health Care for...

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

When It Comes to E&S Underwriting, Data May Be a King, But the Human Touch Is the Queen

Data can streamline many parts of the underwriting process, but there’s no substitute for the human touch. The post

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

Harvard’s Admissions Scandal: Is Insurance on the Hook for This Ivy League’s Alleged Applicant Discr...

The court already decided that Harvard College played favorites. Now the question turns to who will pay for this wrongdoing? The post

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

Building Resilience Against Growing Hurricane Risks Will Require a Multi-Pronged Approach

Enhancement of building defenses, emergency planning and financial risk transfer can help businesses recover in the face of increasingly frequent and strong storms. The post

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

2022 Enlytened Annual Trends Report

Navigating the road ahead requires a holistic view with deep expertise. Read our 2022 report for one-of-a-kind insight about how inflation, staffing, supply chains and more are affecting our industry. The post

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

Carbon Sequestration: What Is It and How Can It Help Industrial Operators Reduce Their Carbon Footpr...

Carbon sequestration is an essential step toward transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Here’s how insurance can help support these projects. The post

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

Stalled Claims Could Benefit from These Tech Innovations in Workers’ Comp

Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and strategic partnerships are among the leaders driving such innovations in workers’ comp. The post

Posted: Nov 17, 2022