Risk & Insurance

Insuring the Climate Transition: How Rethinking Agricultural Norms Helps Farmers Respond to Growing...

The agricultural sector will need to transition to sustainable practices to help fight climate change. How the insurance industry can help. The post

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

A Mover and an Underwriter: Morgan Shrubb Shares Her Insurance Journey to Head of Terrorism for AXA...

Shrubb stays very busy, which she likes.  She also likes that her career has its roots in a field — international relations — which suits her energy and attention span. The post

Posted: Aug 23, 2022

Protected: Construction’s Skilled Labor Shortage Is Building. What Contractors and Their Risk Profes...

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Posted: Aug 22, 2022

How Data, Focused PT and Wearables Can Yield Better Patient Engagement and Superior Outcomes in Work...

MedRisk’s team of experts is leading the way to methods of stronger, faster recovery while avoiding the expense and trauma of surgeries and addictive painkillers. The post

Posted: Aug 21, 2022

Momentum for Paid Family Leave Benefits Is Growing. So Why Are They Still Underutilized?

The patchwork of paid leave laws can create or exacerbate unintentional disparities across the workforce. Employers must remain aware and vigilant. The post

Posted: Aug 21, 2022

Protected: 3 Key Qualities Trucking Operations Should Look for in Their Motor Truck Cargo Insurance...

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Posted: Aug 19, 2022

The Ins and Outs of Employee Fertility Benefits: How Employers Can Bolster Relationships and Assist...

One out of eight couples struggles with infertility. Employers that offer fertility benefits may be able to help while also bolstering relationships with employees. The post

Posted: Aug 19, 2022

The Ins and Outs of Fertility Benefits: How Employers Can Attract Talent and Strengthen Employee Rel...

One out of eight couples struggles with infertility. Employers that offer fertility benefits may be able to help while also bolstering relationships with employees. The post

Posted: Aug 19, 2022

6 Trends the State of Vermont Captive Space Is Eyeing

A session at the VCIA conference discussed 6 trends the captives space should keep on their radar, including the hard market and cyber. The post

Posted: Aug 18, 2022

Rising Star Dean Sandonato Details His Rise Through the Industry and the Biggest Challenges Faced by...

Power Broker and Rising Star Dean Sandonato brings a passion for education to his role in helping higher ed clients overcome the hurdles posed by COVID-19. The post

Posted: Aug 18, 2022

Legal Roundup: Tamarack Fire Victims Seek $85M from U.S. Forest Service, Widow of Kobe Bryant Sues O...

Residents from Nevada and California counties singed by the 2021 Tamarack fire seek a total of $85 million from the U.S. Forest Service for property losses. The post

Posted: Aug 17, 2022

How One Call’s Care Navigators Go the Extra Mile to Aid Injured Workers

Comprehensive, collaborative, and consistently communicated care are key to a workers’ compensation risk management approach. The post

Posted: Aug 16, 2022

In Court: Overdose Death from Opioids Places Mental Health Coverage in the Crosshairs 

When Max Tillitt succumbed to opioid addiction, his mother took their insurance to court after it allegedly cut Tillitt's recovery funds short. The post

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

One Claim at a Time: How Agriculture Manufacturer AGCO Focuses on Each Claim and Puts Injured Worker...

AGCO’s Jackson Operations transformed their workers’ comp program, earning the organization a 2022 Teddy Award. The post

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

AmTrust’s Erich Bublitz Shares Why Inflation May Be Driving Greater Interest Toward the E&S Insuranc...

The high inflation in the 1970s and early 1980s led to a rough time for the insurance industry. Today’s higher numbers could lead traditional carriers to become more cautious. The post

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Mythbusting: 5 Fictions That Plague Medical Marijuana Use in Workers’ Comp

During a National Comp conference session, speakers will dive into some common myths around marijuana use in workers’ comp. The post

Posted: Aug 12, 2022

5 Myths That Plague Marijuana Use in WC

Two top docs in the workers' comp arena bust key myths the industry must contend with surrounding cannabis use amid the substance's legal momentum. The post

Posted: Aug 12, 2022

4 Employment Professional Liability Risks to Watch After the Dobbs Decision

State abortion bans could have knock-on affects for employers. The post 4 Employment Professional Liability R...

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

Rising Star Jared Dubrowsky Shares the Coming Trends in Environmental Insurance

NFP Vice President Jared Dubrowsky gives us his take on the environmental insurance markets, the insurance talent gap and how his company navigated the pandemic. The post

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

12 Questions for The Institutes’ Pete Miller

Ceo of The Institutes Pete Miller shares why placing people first has always been his key to long-term success. The post 12 Questions for Th...

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

After Being Bamboozled by a Scammer, One Title Company Is on the Hook for Wire Fraud 

The closing agent for the sale of a residential property in New Jersey was approached by a scammer, and funds were routed to the wrong party. The post

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

14 Questions About Equine Insurance for AXA XL’s Katherine Short

Equine claims specialist Katherine Short talks to Risk & Insurance magazine about the nuances of the business. The post

Posted: Aug 09, 2022

How Smaller Employers Can Offer Health Care Coverage to Their Workers Without Bankrupting Them

Though the Affordable Care Act extended health care coverage to more than 20 million Americans, many low wage workers are continuing to face challenges when it comes to securing proper insurance.  The post

Posted: Aug 09, 2022

In Court: What’s New on the Medical Marijuana Front for Workers’ Compensation

Several states have ruled that medical marijuana is a reasonable and necessary medical treatment for work-related injuries, including neuropathy, chronic pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The post

Posted: Aug 08, 2022

As Supply Chain Risks Persist, Specialized Insurance Just Might See Its Day in the Sun

With supply chain woes impacting nearly all businesses, an eye toward resiliency is more than a necessity. The post

Posted: Aug 07, 2022