Risk & Insurance

13 Questions for Brian McCarthy, CEO of the eMaxx Assurance Group of Companies

In conversation with Risk & Insurance editor-in-chief Dan Reynolds, the eMaxx group CEO discussed the firm’s business model, the impact of technological innovations and the state of talent in the captive insurance industry. The...

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Are Wearables Worth the Investment? 3 Critical Areas Where They’re Proving Their Worth

Reducing the number of claims and improving employee morale are just some of the benefits of injury prevention technologies. The post

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

On-Demand Webinar — Operationalize Your Enterprise Geospatial Strategy

Capturing the necessary geospatial intelligence to make informed underwriting and claims management decisions is a practice insurance executives would do well to keep their eyes on. The post

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Legal Roundup: Maui Accuses Utility of Negligence in Lahaina Fires, Knicks and Raptors Battle in Cou...

After fatal wildfires were extinguished in Maui, the county sued Hawaiian Electric Company for negligence. The post

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Risk Mitigation in the Huddle: The NFL’s Tactical Approach to Reducing Player Injuries

Given how difficult it is for them to obtain insurance, NFL teams must assume a great deal of risk — but the league is highly proactive at managing it. The post

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Lockdowns Drove New Interest in Fine Art — and Made Shipping It a Brush with Danger

A full 60% of claims impacting fine art occur due to issues with shipping and handling. The post Lockdo...

Posted: Sep 09, 2023

Welcome to the Motel California: A Broker’s Role in Housing the Homeless

How Aon broker Kyle Powell helped a California municipality get the resources necessary to convert old motels into homeless shelters. The post Welcome to the Motel C...

Posted: Sep 09, 2023

Capitalizing on a Location Intelligence Strategy for P&C Insurance

Learn how leading carriers leverage an enterprise location strategy to build a geospatial ecosystem, empowering the organization to contextualize insights to adapt to our changing world. The post

Posted: Sep 08, 2023

High Impact Drug Classes

In part 4 of our 2023 drug trends series, we’re evaluating workers’ comp high impact drug class patterns and strategies to address the challenges these cost drivers are creating. The post

Posted: Sep 08, 2023

The Cannabis Conundrum: How Federal Policy Hampers Workers’ Comp’s Reimbursement for Medical Use

When it comes to cannabis in the workplace, muddy policy is leaving comp in the lurch. The post

Posted: Sep 08, 2023

National Comp 2023 Spotlights the Female Leaders in Workers’ Comp

At this year’s National Comp, five women leaders across the workers’ comp space share what makes a good leader. The post

Posted: Sep 08, 2023

Rising Star Karen Frany Documents the Arc of Her Insurance Career and Her Respect for Her Employer

The Brown & Brown broker spoke to Risk & Insurance about her insurance career journey. It was at Brown & Brown, she feels, that she really hit her stride. The post

Posted: Sep 07, 2023

News + Notes: Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Graham Company, Mosaic Insurance Secures Strategic Inve...

Tech advances are contributing to in­creased fraud in retail banking, ORX says. The post

Posted: Sep 07, 2023

Blockchain Is Here. But Can Insurance Unlock Its ROI in Meaningful Ways?

From early-stage adoption and collaborative efforts to innovative use cases, blockchain technology is poised to reshape claims and insurance market dynamics. But where does it stand in terms of returns? The post

Posted: Sep 07, 2023

A Bulwark for Directors and Officers

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance bolsters its Side A coverage after extensive conversations with the brokerage community. The post ...

Posted: Sep 06, 2023

Protected: P&C Carriers Are Looking to Transition to Digital Payment Systems. Here Are the Challenge...

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Posted: Sep 06, 2023

Opinion-pocalypse: British Banks Freeze Accounts in Political Whirlwind

Politically-motivated account freezes in the UK are disrupting lives, limiting financial freedom and stifling dissenting opinions. The post

Posted: Sep 06, 2023

Bridging the Insurance Talent Gap: How Technology Is Transforming Knowledge Transfer

As the insurance industry faces a considerable talent shortage, finding ways to optimize the process of knowledge transfer has never been more crucial. The post

Posted: Sep 06, 2023

Protected: The Insurance Communicators: 9 Questions for Kristy Sands

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Posted: Sep 05, 2023

The Insurance Communicators: 9 Questions for Kristy Sands

Gallagher Bassett’s vice president of communications and culture shares her insights on insurance communication excellence with Risk & Insurance. The post

Posted: Sep 05, 2023

Even If the ESG Focus Is Distorted by Political Static, Governance Should Remain Steadfast

Heightened tensions over ESG are prompting many organizations to lower the volume on their public statements and disclosures. The post

Posted: Sep 05, 2023

ITC Vegas 2023

ITC Vegas is the world’s largest insurtech event – offering unparalleled access to the most comprehensive and global gathering of tech entrepreneurs, investors, and insurance industry leaders. The post

Posted: Sep 04, 2023

From Analysis Paralysis to AI Triumph: A Guide to Picking the Right Vendor

When choosing AI vendors for claims, loss control, underwriting, or pricing, keep these considerations at the forefront to go from trepidation to triumph. The post

Posted: Sep 04, 2023

E&S Premiums Continue to Grow, but Inflation and Jury Verdicts Are Impacting Attachment Points

The E&S market’s overall growth continues unabated despite inflation-driven challenges and shrinking capacity. The post

Posted: Sep 04, 2023

Future Risk: Incorporating AI into Health Care

Artificial intelligence can help physicians reduce their administrative workload and manage the strain caused by talent shortages, but these new technologies are not without risk. The post

Posted: Sep 03, 2023