Risk & Insurance

Inflation, Energy Costs and a Looming Recession Clamber Up Allianz’s List of Risk Managers’ Concerns

Allianz's annual survey highlights risks not usually associated with traditional insurance. The post

Posted: Feb 06, 2023

How Aerial Intelligence Is Helping Insurers Minimize Exposures and Safeguard the Future

High-temporal resolution images are giving a whole new meaning to the “bird’s-eye” view AI can give carriers. The post

Posted: Feb 06, 2023

What Can We Do to Forestall the Impending Train Wreck of U.S. Health Care?

Health system consolidation, higher prices, rural health care “deserts” and understaffing at critical levels have created a precarious and unstable position for the U.S. health care system. The post

Posted: Feb 05, 2023

How Integrated Clinical and In-Home Wellness Technology Solutions Prevent and Treat Musculoskeletal...

Musculoskeletal injuries are a major cost-driver in workers’ comp. New digital tools can improve claims outcomes and prevent injuries from occurring. The post

Posted: Feb 03, 2023

In Conversation: MedRisk CEO Danielle Lisenbey Gives Insight on Talent Recruitment in Workers’ Comp

MedRisk CEO Danielle Lisenbey offers her perspective on talent acquisition in the workers' comp space. The post In Conversati...

Posted: Feb 03, 2023

9 Laws Poised to Reshape Trucking Regulations in 2023

Here are the potential trucking laws throughout various states that could be introduced in 2023, and what it'll mean for the industry. The post

Posted: Feb 03, 2023

When Inflation Sows Liability Underwriting Uncertainty, How the Nuanced Art of Actuaries Can Support...

Collaboration with underwriters and claims managers is essential to keep big jury awards and macroeconomic trends in perspective. The post

Posted: Feb 03, 2023

Kids’ Chance New Initiative: Helping Even More Kids Impacted by WC Injuries Achieve a Brighter Futur...

Kids’ Chance of America is working hard to bring post-secondary scholarships to children of workers who’ve been injured while on the job. And that all starts with Planning for the Future. The post

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

Providing Solace for Neglected Children: How This Insurer of Nonprofits Stepped Up to Keep These Kid...

Established as one of the leaders in child welfare in Florida, the Children's Home Society of Florida found partnership in having NIA as its insurance carrier. The post

Posted: Jan 27, 2023

5 Medicare Secondary Payer Stories from 2022 and What They Can Teach Us

Dan Anders offers a look back at the top five Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance stories of 2022 and what to watch in the coming year. The post

Posted: Jan 27, 2023

On-Demand Webinar — Understanding and Managing Complex Polytrauma

Top experts from Carisk offer a whole-patient perspective on the effective care and management of complex polytrauma claims in workers' compensation. The post

Posted: Jan 27, 2023

WC – What’s Changed? Looking Back. Propelling Forward…

A lot can happen in 25 years. The post WC – What’s Changed? Looking Back. Propelling Forward… appeared f...

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

Risk Analysis Lessons from Poker: How Face-to-Face Communication Can Help You Better Read Risk Toler...

Playing poker requires using all of your senses to come to a decision. The same is true in risk management. The post

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Protected: Kids’ Chance New Initiative: Helping Even More Kids Impacted by WC Injuries Achieve a Bri...

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Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Southwest, It’s Not That Complicated: Takeaways from a Business Resiliency Fiasco

Southwest Airlines’ December 2022 failure could have been its finest hour if only some of its past business issues had been addressed in 2019. The post

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Psychosocial Issues Are a Steep Barrier to Successful Return-to-Work. Better Support Starts with Ask...

How data mining and predictive analytics can be used to design a return-to-work program that addresses psychosocial issues and other barriers to successful claim outcomes. The post

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

Legal Roundup: Award Damages Ruled ‘Excessive,’ Tesla to Continue Civil Rights Suit and More

A Tesla suit on employee discrimination is set to continue after Tesla's countersuit failed. The post

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

News + Notes: Ryan Specialty Agrees to Acquire Griffin, CyberCube Announces a $50 Million Investment...

The latest announcements, partnerships and products that will have an impact on the insurance industry today. The post

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Am I Allocating Enough for a Medicare Set-Aside? Take These Pointers from a Pro to Find Out

With everything employers have on their plates, why should they care about Medicare Set-Asides, or MSAs? The main reason is: MSAs facilitate workers’ compensation settlements. The post

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Looking to Further Reduce Your Worker Injuries? Take a Real Hard Look at First-Year Employees

New employees are disproportionately likely to sustain an injury on the job, so extra care and attention during their first year on the job can make an outsized impact. The post

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

8 Questions for Kevin Wolfe of Marcato Marine

Kevin Wolfe, president and chief executive of Marcato, is one of four veterans who have joined forces to create a new specialty marine underwriting agency, Marcato Marine Insurance Services. The post

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Navigating Workers’ Comp Pharmacy

Addressing the Complexities of Issues Facing Pharmacy Programs The post Navigating Workers’ Comp Pharmacy appeared first on

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

2023 Teddy Award Application

Application deadline March 24, 2023. Nominate an organization for the 2023 Teddy Award today! The post 2023 Teddy Award Application appeared first on

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

Legal Roundup: Oklahoma Wins Opioid Settlements, McDonald’s Franchisee Hit with Harassment Suit and...

Oklahoma’s latest round of suits against opioid manufacturers and distributors follows its 2019 win against Johnson & Johnson — the nation’s first case against an opioid-maker to go to trial. The post

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

Moving the Sphinx: How UPenn and Other Universities Protect Their Fine Arts Collections

A university's valuable collection can be an asset — or a liability. Insuring it requires a campus-wide effort. The post

Posted: Jan 17, 2023