Risk & Insurance

Nick Williams-Walker Appointed as Group Chief Operating Officer at McGill and Partners

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Nick Williams-Walker Appointed as Group Chief Operating Of...

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

John Nahas Named Lockton’s Vice President of Cyber & Technology

The latest people news in the industry today. The post John Nahas Named Lockton’s Vice President of Cyber & Technology appea...

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

From Pilot Programs to Full Implementation, Risk Control Requires a Strategic Approach

Even the most promising technology will not be effective without a company’s commitment to using it. The post From Pilot Programs to Full Implementation, Risk Con...

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

6 Key Workers’ Compensation Safety and Data Analysis Considerations

A recent study by Travelers revealed that 35% of workplace injuries occur during an employee’s first year on the job, resulting in more than 6 million missed workdays. The post

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

U.S. Insurers Face Increasing Ratings Downgrades

Amid economic headwinds and shifting risks, U.S. insurers face diverging credit rating trends across key market segment, AM Best reports. The post U.S....

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Perspective | Deep Sea Madness

Deep sea fishing could disrupt carbon sequestration and release more CO2 into the atmosphere. Why are some nations considering it? The post Perspective | Deep Sea Madness appeared...

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Court Rules Former Parent Can’t Release Ex-Subsidiary’s Insurance Rights

New Jersey court rules company lacked authority to release a former subsidiary's rights to pollution coverage without consent. The post

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

7 Questions About Supply Chains and Logistics for Janelle Griffith of Marsh Specialty

“In the supply chain, there’s a significant push for increased visibility, which involves using technology to see beyond the first level down to the second, third, or even fourth tier. This integration between conveyances allows for tracking, trac...

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Social Inflation Drives 57% Surge in US Liability Claims Over a Decade

Litigation costs drove a 57% increase in US liability claims over the past decade, reaching an annual peak of 7% in 2023, Swiss Re reports. The post

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Kansas State University’s Elliott Young on His Journey into Higher Education Risk Management

Through the lens of enterprise risk management, Elliott Young finds opportunities to make post-secondary students safer. The post

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

U.S. Commercial Insurance Prices Rise 5.9% in Q2 2024

Commercial insurance prices rise moderately in Q2 2024, with some lines seeing decreases, according to WTW data. The post U.S. Commercial Insurance...

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Business Owners Worry Severe Weather Will Overwhelm Insurance

Gallagher finds a growing number of companies are investing in resilience to mitigate risk and lower insurance costs The post Business Own...

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Where Specialty Underwriting Is Booming: New Opportunities in Health Care, Energy and Cyber Risk

There are numerous underwriting options open to specialty insurers these days. Finding the talent, technology and reinsurance support to take advantage of them will be the key to success. The post

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

Insurers, Brokers Expect Market to Close Cyber Insurance Gaps

Surveys by APCIA and CIAB reveal cyber insurance market trends, challenges, and coverage gaps. The post Insurers, Brokers Expect Market to...

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Amelie Fava-Verde Appointed as Senior Vice President of North America, Chubb Resilience Services

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Amelie Fava-Verde Appointed as Senior Vice Presid...

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Josh Korzon Steps Up as Chief Operating Officer for the Northeast at Lockton

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Josh Korzon Steps Up as Chief Operating Officer for the Northeast at...

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Jared Wise Named Chief Risk Officer at Penn State

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Jared Wise Named Chief Risk Officer at Penn State appeared first on

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Theresa Biedermann Promoted to SVP at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today. The post Theresa Biedermann Promoted to SVP at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty I...

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

From Talent Shortages to Climate Risks, Are Supply Chain Disruptions the New Normal?

Four years after COVID-19, many companies are still battling supply chain challenges. Have we learned anything? The post

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

For Suicide Prevention Month, Brown & Brown’s Joel Axler Talks Safeguarding Worker Mental Health

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Dr. Joel Axler of Brown & Brown marks the occasion with a conversation about the ongoing importance of mental health awareness and education, and proactive strategies employers are utilizing.

Posted: Sep 09, 2024

Technology Can Foster Collaboration Between Insurers and Actuaries. Here’s How

AI, machine learning and other tools are making it easier for actuaries and insurers to react to trends and improve insurance outcomes. The post

Posted: Sep 08, 2024

Tackling Soaring Trucking Insurance? How Improved Recruitment, Operations and Telematics Can Help

In commercial auto management, telematics can be a double-edged sword — but would you rather go into battle unarmed? The post

Posted: Sep 08, 2024

News + Notes: Property Premium Correction Looms, Driver Data Sale Draws Scrutiny and More

Jacques de Vaucleroy, chairman of Swiss Re, hopes that higher prices will prompt catastrophe-exposed property owners to better prepare for climate risks. The post

Posted: Sep 07, 2024

Commercial Property, Cyber and D&O: How Leaders Attending WSIA Are Rising to Meet Heightened Risks

Though the volume of premiums has fallen off compared to previous years, specialty and E&S coverages are still in hot demand. The post

Posted: Sep 07, 2024

Reinsurers Thrive Despite $58 Billion in Insured Catastrophe Losses in 1H 2024

Reinsurers enjoy strong financial results as insurers retain more of losses, but must lean in to risks to maintain relevance, Aon reports. The post

Posted: Sep 06, 2024