Risk & Insurance

Autonomous Vehicles Are Coming to a Street Near You. How Will We Insure Them?

As AVs continue to improve, the push to adopt them will grow stronger, and insurers will lead the way — but issues surrounding product safety and liability are yet to be resolved. The post

Posted: Jun 03, 2023

Protected: Webinar: WC Benchmarking Study – 10 Years’ of Data Detailing Workers’ Comp’s Successes, C...

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Posted: Jun 02, 2023

Protected: Webinar: WC Benchmarking Study – What 10 Years of Data Reveals About High-Performing Clai...

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Posted: Jun 02, 2023

Better for Case Managers, Better for Injured Workers: How Telehealth Tools Are Enhancing Claim Flows

Telemedicine, digital apps and more are changing the way case managers approach injured worker recovery — for the better.  The post

Posted: Jun 02, 2023

Injured Worker’s Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Questioned in Court

Decades after this worker's injury, he is prescribed medical marijuana for pain management. But when the employer denies reimbursement, the conversation of coverage is brought into court. The post

Posted: Jun 02, 2023

In Conversation with Risk & Insurance: Charles Taylor’s Chris Schaffer Discusses Efficiency and Time...

Recognizing that claims caseloads can be burdensome, Mr. Schaffer emphasized the importance of using technology to streamline the claims adjustment process. The post

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

The Predict & Prevent™ Podcast Episode 1: Today’s Risks Are Creating an Existential Urgency for Risk...

How can the insurance industry utilize a Predict & Prevent approach? The Institutes' CEO Pete Miller dives into this question in a bi-weekly podcast. The post

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

The Predict & Prevent™ Podcast Episode 2: How Sensors and Visual Technology Can Help Insurers Effect...

Sensors and data-driven intelligence are a foundational part of the Predict & Prevent model. Pete Miller digs in on how each can prevent loss. The post

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

A Golden Opportunity: The Physical Therapist’s Role in Behavioral Health

The connection between physical and behavioral health opens an opportunity for physical therapists to address mental health for injured workers. The post

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

The Insurance Communicators: 10 Questions for Eileen Coyne, Vice President of Kimball Hughes Public...

The advice I would give is to have an open mind. Don't be intimidated by something as complex as insurance and risk management. Or banking for that matter. The post

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

The Predict & Prevent™ Podcast Episode 3: How the Internet of Things Can Help Us Stem the Cascade of...

The third installment of podcast Predict & Prevent explores how IoT sensors can be used to detect water leaks. Here's how one partnership between risk manager and insurer demonstrates how these new tools can predict and prevent loss. T...

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

In Conversation with Risk & Insurance: CNA Insurance’s Laura Lapidus on the Risks of Using AI in the...

Employers who are utilizing the capabilities of artificial intelligence in their hiring process must be wary about the potential for unconscious bias. The post

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

In Conversation with Risk & Insurance: Zurich’s Michelle Chia on the Past, Present and Future of Cyb...

A digital growth spurt has led to ransomware pains and forced cyber insurance to mature quickly. But as Zurich North America’s Michelle Chia explains, rising premiums and more stringent risk selection are a step toward better prevention at the soc...

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

Hitting That High Note: How G2 Insurance’s Lauren Erickson Gets Her Clients Covered While Letting He...

Lauren Erickson could never have pictured a career in brokering. But now, she can’t picture her life any other way. The post

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

In Conversation with Risk & Insurance. Swiss Re’s Katie McGrath on the Vital Importance of Resilienc...

Katie McGrath of Swiss Re shares her view on catastrophic weather events and their impact on insurers and insureds alike. The post

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

In Conversation with Risk & Insurance: Swiss Re’s Katie McGrath on the Vital Importance of Resilienc...

Katie McGrath of Swiss Re shares her view on catastrophic weather events and their impact on insurers and insureds alike. The post

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

In Conversation with Risk & Insurance: CAC Specialty’s Mike Rice Details the Brokerage Firm’s Signif...

Mike Rice, CEO, CAC Specialty shares what it is like to be a part of an insurance startup and what the future holds for CAC Specialty. The post

Posted: Jun 01, 2023

Why Digitizing Payments Can Help P&C Payers Remain Competitive in Today’s Tough Economic Conditions

Eliminating paper payments can save payers money and streamline the claims process. The post

Posted: May 31, 2023

Cyber and Tech E&O: Do You Need Both Policies?

Hint: If you’re a tech company, the answer is yes. The post Cyber and Tech E&O: Do You Need Both Policies? appeared first...

Posted: May 31, 2023

As Insureds Up Their Cybersecurity Defenses, Cybercriminals Are Getting More Creative

Tactics like double extortion and targeted attacks are becoming more common. The post As...

Posted: May 31, 2023

Regional Bank Failures Shift Nationwide’s Underwriting Perspective

The speed at which misinformation can travel online, however, will remain a contributor to uncertainty about the banking sector now and going forward. The post

Posted: May 31, 2023

Where Are We with Mental Health at Work and What Can Employers Do to Improve It?

Gallagher Bassett’s Jennifer Cogbill speaks on the multitude of behavioral health opportunities available to elevate employee mental health and drive continued improvement in injury outcomes. The post

Posted: May 31, 2023

Cookies Aren’t Really a Treat: How VPPA Violations May Give Insureds and Underwriters Indigestion

A growing number of lawsuits are being filed across the U.S. for alleged violations of the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act by a range of entities from news and media outlets to digital health providers. Cyber insurers are paying close attention...

Posted: May 31, 2023

$800 Million Settlement Reached for Retirees in CalPERS Long-Term Care Pension Plan Blunder

Poorly misjudged inflation rates led people invested in the CalPERS long-term care insurance to pay extremely high rate hikes. The group took the pension plan company to court. The post

Posted: May 30, 2023

Leveraging the Expertise of Occupational Health Partners Can Improve Your Safety and Workers’ Comp P...

Occupational health professionals are there to support employers and employees during all stages of the process, from pre-hire to injury recovery. The post

Posted: May 30, 2023