Risk & Insurance

Products Liability Risk Is Constantly Evolving. Here’s What a Good Underwriting Partner Should Be Do...

Deep expertise and a savvy underwriting approach are the keys to success in the products liability space. The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Project Delays Happen — Is Your Insurance Keeping Up? What the Construction Industry Needs to Know A...

Supply chain snags, labor shortages and inflation are pushing project timelines back, but getting an extended insurance policy may not be as easy as insureds think. The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

How to Unlock the Potential of Unstructured Workers’ Comp Claim Data

Carisk Partners is leveraging AI and machine learning to analyze unstructured data, predict recovery trajectories, identify high-risk workers’ comp claims and manage costs. The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

It’s Always Something in Workers’ Comp. Enlyte’s Latest Report ID’s Topicals as a Bigger Pharmacy Sp...

A new series of reports from Enlyte analyzing pharmacy spend and utilization data from 2022 reveals that topicals have surpassed opioids in overall cost, though pharmacy costs and utilization have remained relatively stable. The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Legal Roundup: NYC Minimum-Wage Law Goes to Court, Flint Water Contamination Settlements and More

The latest legal filings likely to have an impact on the insurance and risk management industry today.  The post

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Rising Star Cameron Boots Shares How a Young Workforce Is Both a Risk and an Opportunity for the Con...

Rising Star Cameron Boots feels energized by the next generation of talent coming through both the construction sector and the brokerage industry.  The post

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Unmasking the Future of AI in Insurance: In2Risk Explores Where Quantum Computing and Mind Reading C...

Looking ahead to the future of cyber and privacy, this all-female attorney-led panel at In2Risk will dive deep into the unparalleled challenges of AI and quantum computing. The post

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

How to Stabilize the Insurance Markets: A Case for Government-Backed Catastrophic Perils Coverage

If the pandemic taught insurance anything, it's that a unified and government-backed catastrophic peril coverage form might be the future for stability within the markets. The post

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

With Underwriting Capacity at a Premium, Clean, Usable Risk Exposure Data Has Never Been More Essent...

Clear, organized and granular data is your friend. Not only does it put you at the top of the list for service with underwriters, it makes the work of everyone in the process more seamless. The post

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

Protected: How to Unlock the Potential of Unstructured Workers’ Comp Claim Data

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Posted: Jul 27, 2023

The Winning Formula: Claim Scoring and Clinical Pathways for Better Patient Outcomes

The rise of Big Data has allowed for the early identification of at-risk workers comp claims, but siloed data has long been an obstacle. Effective data sharing is now allowing workers comp professionals and providers to leverage data as a fundamen...

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

The Hardening Police Liability Market: Why Labor Shortages, Nuclear Verdicts and Increased Public Sc...

As the market continues to harden, risk management solutions like body cameras and policies regulating excessive force can help lessen the sting. The post

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Legal Roundup: Disney’s Alleged Wage Disparity, 50 Cent’s Appeal Denial, Twitter’s Latest Breach of...

The latest legal happenings likely to have an impact on the risk management and insurance field today. The post

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

Water Damage Is a Leading Cause of Commercial Real Estate Claims. How Sensor Technologies Help Mitig...

Water damage is a leading cause of commercial real estate claims. Sensors offer a solution. The post

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

9 Factors Affecting Property Insurance in 2023

These nine risks — from the war in Ukraine to the events unfolding in our own backyard — will affect property owners in the coming months. The post

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

Evaluation Opioid Trends

In part 3 of our 2023 drug trends series, we’re evaluating workers’ comp opioid patterns and the strategies being used to continue their decline in use and manage their risks. The post

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

Cyberattacks Can Have a Life-Altering Impact. Here Are a Few Tips for Managing a Large Claim 

Cyberattacks can be just as damaging to a company as natural catastrophes.   The post Cyberat...

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

What Can We Do to Close the Gap Between Outcomes in Comp and Non-comp Injuries?

In my April 4 article, I listed some explanations the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) offered as to why outcomes after work injuries are inferior compared to outcomes for the same types of injuries in the non-comp medical arena. Th...

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Facing the Heat: Wildfires Spark Urgent Air Quality Concerns for Employers and Risk Managers

Although wildfire smoke is clearly a public health risk, its presence doesn’t necessarily pose a workers’ compensation exposure for employers. The post

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

7 Questions for The Hartford’s Mark Azzolino on Global Specialty Digital Solutions

Mark Azzolino discusses the evolution of digital distribution and the importance of harnessing data to help make more efficient underwriting decisions. The post

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Rising Star Sarah Griffith Talks New Challenges and the Power of Communication

A vital part of Griffith’s job as senior vice president and account executive at Marsh is simplifying the complex insurance process and helping clients understand their risks. The post

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

Catastrophic Claims: The 4 C’s of Resilience in the Face of Inclement Weather

EK Health emphasizes thoughtful consideration, effective communication, a commitment to patience and meaningful collaboration to safeguard the most vulnerable during hurricane season. The post

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

The Cyber Insurance Market Is Speeding Ahead. Are We Risking Whiplash?

There are now more than 100 participants writing cyber insurance policies, according to CAC Specialty's Stephanie Snyder Frenier. The post

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

The Insurance Communicators: 7 Questions for Steve Zenofsky of FM Global

As part of an ongoing series, Risk & Insurance talks with public relations and communications professionals about their experience in the insurance industry. The post

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

The Insurance Communicators: 7 Questions for Steve Zenofsky

As part of an ongoing series, Risk & Insurance talks with public relations and communications professionals about their experience in the insurance industry. The post

Posted: Jul 23, 2023