Risk & Insurance

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

Legal Roundup: Shell Under Fire, MLB Scores a Legal Win and More

A fire at a Houston-area refinery has led the State of Texas to sue Shell for pollution in an unresolved case that highlights the importance of environmental safety. The post

Posted: Sep 03, 2023

Opinion | Mind the Gap in Income Inequality

A night out at the ball game reveals our culture’s dystopian income inequality. The post Opinion | Mind the Gap in Income Inequality appear...

Posted: Sep 03, 2023

Merck Court Win Could Redefine Cyberattack Coverage 

In 2017, Merck & Co., a New Jersey-based multinational pharmaceutical company, fell victim to the NotPetya malware attack, resulting in damages exceeding $1.4 billion and affecting more than 40,000 of its computers.   The post

Posted: Sep 02, 2023

BCS Financial’s Mehb Khoja Shares the Importance of Mentorship in a Rapidly Changing Industry

Mehb Khoja of BCS Financial shares why joining a new company and team during the pandemic was the biggest challenge of his 20+ year career. The post

Posted: Sep 02, 2023

Leading with Passion: The Legacy Established in 20 Years of Teddy Awards

The Remarkable Stories of the 2023 Teddy Award Winners Champion Excellence in Workers’ Compensation The post Lead...

Posted: Sep 01, 2023

No Need for a Clipboard To Record Data. Let Spot the Robot Dog Fetch Those Numbers

This transformation of risk data accessibility equalizes information access, enabling individuals and businesses to preemptively address potential issues. The post

Posted: Sep 01, 2023

Early Symptom Evaluation for Musculoskeletal Complaints: How This Tool Is Improving Patient Outcomes...

Early intervention by a licensed physical or occupational therapist or athletic trainer can implement strategies to help reverse the progression of workers’ musculoskeletal injuries — improving patient outcomes, reducing workers’ compensation clai...

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Alternatives to the High Cost of Topicals for Pain Management

CorVel has witnessed topical costs rise following the recent drop in opioid prescriptions, and now offers alternatives to manage their expense without impacting care. The post

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

3 Economic Forces Putting Strain on Construction, and How Insurers and Insureds Are Responding

In today’s unstable economic conditions, construction insureds will want to partner with stable carriers who are strengthening their rates. The post

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

How Social Engineering Took a Bottle Manufacturer from an Upward Swing to a Downward Spiral

In this fictive scenario, a cyber blunder leads one manufacturer into a $5 million hole. The post How Social Engineering Took a Bottle Manufacturer from an Upw...

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Rising Star Giles Harlow on His Career Beginnings and His Work in the Bermuda and London Markets

Aon's Giles Harlow shares how working in the London and Bermuda insurance markets shaped his industry perspective and more.  The post

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Two By Fours, Rivets and Artificial Intelligence. CLM’s Construction Claims Take

While AI has penetrated awareness in the larger culture, construction companies have been delving into it themselves in recent years including using it to optimize work schedules, to improve workplace safety, and to keep a close eye on constructio...

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Rest Is Vital in an Injured Worker’s Recovery — Even If They Need to Take a Painkiller to Get It

Rest is often misunderstood when it comes to optimizing an injured worker's recovery. The post

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

9 Questions for Jeff Kenneson of Davies Captive Management

“We are seeing more captives looking to take on that excess layer, because the rates are just going through the roof on the traditional side.” The post

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Half-baked Cyber Protocols Deflate This Bakery’s Soufflé

In this fictive scenario, a burgeoning small town bakery is hit with a ransomware attack demanding Bitcoin payments... or else. But when this baker pays, no questions asked, she soon learns that maybe asking a question or two could have benefited...

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Constructing the Future: 3D Printing’s Promises and Pitfalls at the CLM 2023 Construction Conference

Learn what happens when 3D-printed construction projects fail to deliver and risks start getting real in a brave new world at the CLM 2023 Construction Conference. The post

Posted: Aug 29, 2023