Risk & Insurance

Legal Roundup: Bosch, VW Pays $25 Million in Emissions Case, Mondelez Settles with Insurer and More

German auto supplier Bosch will pay $25 million to settle allegations of creating software to evade diesel emissions standards. The post

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

Cybersecurity 101: 5 Crucial Tips Businesses Should Implement Today  

Cyberattacks are a reality for businesses of all sizes. These five defenses are key.   The post Cybersecurity 101: 5 C...

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

5 Predictive Models Revolutionizing Workers’ Comp and Helping Claims Managers Focus on the Human Ele...

Younger tech-savvy workers want to make a difference with their work. Workers’ comp predictive models can help them do that. The post

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

Rising Star Jacqueline Quintal Shares How She Keeps Pace with Rapid Changes in Finance

From TradFi to digital assets and FinTech, Marsh’s Jacqueline Quintal focuses on broadly understanding her clients’ businesses to help them maximize what insurance has to offer. The post

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

Cruising at Perilous Altitudes: Why Employers Must Provide Safe Working Conditions for Traveling Emp...

Today’s firms must take every precaution when sending their employees abroad. The post

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

Legal System Abuse Is Rampant — What Insurers Can Do and How Reinsurers Can Help

Both the amount of litigation and verdict sizes are increasing, causing insurers to look at how they can adjust their books of business to address it. The post

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

On-Demand Webinar — Lifting the Manual Burden: How Advanced Automation and Decision Intelligence Can...

Advanced automation and decision intelligence tools have tremendous potential to streamline workflows and improve efficiency for claims professionals, eliminating pain points and freeing up the workforce to focus on patient engagement and better o...

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

The Triple Threat of Tobacco Use on Employer, Clinical and Medication Complexity

Examining tobacco use as a complicating factor in the workplace and as a detractor from injured worker outcomes. The post

Posted: Nov 15, 2022

Things Change: The Growing Diversity of Pharmacy Cost Drivers

With opioid utilization down, there is no longer a consolidated driver of pharmacy costs in workers’ comp. The industry faces more niche trends that require strategic formulary management. The post

Posted: Nov 15, 2022

A 1970s Liability Crisis Gave Way to Risk Pool Popularity. Could a Similar Wave of Innovation Be in...

A second wave of innovation could prove the continued utility of public sector risk pools. The post

Posted: Nov 15, 2022

10 Ways to Fight Employee Burnout, Brain Drain and EPLI Exposure Like a Boss

Inattention to detail can lead employees to overlook indemnification in contracts, forget critical safety protocols, or exercise poor judgment while driving. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Introducing the 2023 Executives to Watch

The 2023 Risk & Insurance® Executives to Watch seek to build a bridge between the troves of data needed to underwrite risk and the human talent and experience needed to apply that knowledge effectively. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Opinion | Did They ‘Quietly Quit’ or Are They Saving Their Sanity?

Quiet quitting is the latest trendy hashtag, but what is it really and is it really detrimental to our workforce? The post Opinion |...

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

The Hanover’s Carmen Sharp Places Improvement at the Fore, Making Her an Exec to Watch

Carmen Sharp believes in putting her staff’s experience to good use to boost efficiency and provide outstanding customer service. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Liberty Mutual’s Susanne Figueredo Cook Demonstrates What a Good Leader Looks Like

Liberty Mutual’s Susanne Figueredo Cook leads with a level head, prioritizing inclusion and giving her team a space to share ideas. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

The Hartford’s Peter Burns Doesn’t Shy Away from a Challenge. That’s Why He’s an Executive to Watch

Empathy and compassion have always been central to Peter Burns’ leadership philosophy. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Systemic Success Is the Name of the Game for Fortegra’s Rick Kahlbaugh

A patient, planned approach to building an insurer line by line spells success for Rick Kahlbaugh and Fortegra. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Allianz’s Jody Yee Is Ready for the Future, Embracing Challenge from Cyber to Climate Change

AGCS’s Jody Yee is ready to tackle the evolving risks posed by new technologies and global climate change. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Realism, Discipline and Long-Term Focus. QBE’s Dan Fortin Enters the Insurance Talent Derby

Growth is nice, but QBE’s Dan Fortin knows that an underwriting discipline is even nicer. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

A Specialty Insurance Specialist. How Westfield’s Jack Kuhn Parses the Markets

Jack Kuhn has been at the forefront of Westfield’s new specialty business, which recently culminated in the acquisition of Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200 from the Argo Group. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

AmTrust’s Distribution Maven Lauren Dunnigan Calls Data the ‘Cornerstone of Everything’

Optimistic about the future, Lauren Dunnigan shares her enthusiasm and what AmTrust’s partnerships mean long-term. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

What Can We Learn from Vantage’s Alex Blanco? Give Your Team Space to Grow and Thrive

Alex Blanco, chief executive of insurance for specialty insurer and reinsurer Vantage, strives to stay ahead of the curve by bringing empowered talent, data-driven insights and technology enablement together. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Matthew Waters Is AXA XL’s Zen Master in Improving the Middle Market

A Zen-like approach to the middle market is AXA XL’s Matthew Waters’ leadership strategy. The post Matthew Waters Is...

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Legal Roundup: Boeing, Amazon, L’Oreal and Google Face Major Lawsuits

Following their rejection of a prior Boeing settlement, crash victims’ families will pursue their case against the aircraft manufacturer in a criminal trial. The post

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

Predictive Tools, Preventive Practices: Strategies for Winning the Battle Against Insurance Fraud

Insurance fraud isn’t new, but the industry must always find fresh ways to stop it before money, time and resources are lost. The post

Posted: Nov 13, 2022