Alex Wright

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Alex Wright is a UK-based business journalist, who previously was deputy business editor at The Royal Gazette in Bermuda. You can reach him at [email protected]

3 Emerging Risks Rising Out of the Pandemic — and the Huge Impact They’ll Have for Years to Come

The pandemic has heightened financial inequality, climate change risk and the threat posed by ‘zombie’ companies.

Key Factors Driving the Ongoing Push to Consolidate in Commercial Insurance

M&A activity within commercial insurance soared in 2020. Here’s what’s driving the shifts.

‘It’s What We Do’: E&S Steps Up to Address Hardening Markets and COVID Hinderances

Companies looking to find sufficient and affordable coverage in uncertain times are turning to E&S for solutions.

From Managing Olivia Newton-John to a Career in Insurance, This Is Anita Zaccaro’s Story

Anita Zaccaro went from working for famous musicians to brokering commercial insurance.

Is Your General Liability Loss History Well-Documented Enough to Help You Survive the Hard Market?

Social inflation caused by a rise in lawsuits brought against businesses and disproportionate nuclear jury verdicts have forced insurers to stump up multi-million dollar settlements.

Eye-Opening Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Claims Pock the D&O Landscape

Experts say D&O capacity will continue to be constrained for the foreseeable future. Rates can also be expected to continue their rise.

The Vermont Captive Insurance Domicile Celebrates 40 Years of Success

Vermont’s captive insurance industry has come a long way since 1981. Here’s how they state continues to garner success.

Did COVID Sink Your Employee Benefits Plan? Captives Could Be a Lifesaver

With the demand for employee benefits escalating, companies might want to look to captives as a way to control costs and increase efficiency.

A Year Into the Pandemic, Don’t Fall Behind by Failing to Assess Work-From-Home Risks

Many workers are celebrating an extensive work-from-home option, but physical and mental injuries may go undetected.

What If I Build a Cannabis Business and No One Will Insure It?

The booming cannabis industry is still struggling to attract adequate coverage.

If Standard Carriers Are Tightening Terms and Conditions, What Does This Mean for the Wholesale and Specialty Markets?

Experts in the wholesale and specialty space share the challenges and opportunities they face during the current hard market and COVID-19’s impact.

5 Crucial Considerations When Forming a Captive

The benefits of owning or participating in a captive may be well reported, but what are the additional factors that firms need to consider when forming a captive?

Considering Buying Business Interruption Coverage? You Better Understand How COVID-19 Changed the Game Forever

Insureds can expect carriers to place even tighter restrictions on business interruption insurance going forward.

D&O Submissions Surging with Wholesale Brokers

Wholesale brokers are seeing a surge in D&O submissions thanks to the hard market and punishing price increases in the primary market.

Excess and Surplus Insurers Were Already Raising Prices. Then Came COVID-19

Already grappling with a shaky run due to several years of massive Nat CATs, the E&S market is facing even larger hurdles thanks to COVID-19.

Cell Captive Formations Are on the March in Vermont. Here’s Why

For companies that wish to avoid the start-up and carrying costs of a standalone captive, a cell captive might just be the answer.

Can Captives Take on Third Party Risk? You Bet Your Blockchain They Can

The adoption of blockchain technology into captive programs opens the door for expansion and growth. But plenty of risk still remains.

18% Spike in Professional Lines Pricing Leading the Global Insurance Premium Increase

With prices rising, experts advise insurance buyers to start the renewal process early, and to be prepared to differentiate their risk mitigation strategies.

These 3 Risks Provide the Blueprint for Innovation in Captives

Cannabis, cyber and workers’ compensation are among the areas where alternative risk transfer is needed.
2019 Risk All Star: Paul Berkemeier

Coca-Cola Is Leading the Way in Risk Management Thanks to Director Paul Berkemeier

Paul Berkemeier completely rebuilt the risk management program at Coca-Cola, with a focus on risk tolerance and a more efficient use of capital.

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