Dan Reynolds

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Dan Reynolds is editor-in-chief of Risk & Insurance. He can be reached at [email protected].

ATOM Advantage’s Carol Valentic and Lori Landon Talk to Risk & Insurance

“We believe that patients should have control over their own medical records and be able to easily share them with providers as they progress through various treatments. This is extremely important for ensuring a smooth continuum of care.”

Philadelphia Insurance’s Nathan Bleich on the Risks Facing the Commercial Agricultural Sector

A Philadelphia Insurance expert delves into the agribusiness challenges posed by severe weather events, the evolving role of technology, and the importance of understanding policy specifics.

11 Questions for Tom Nasso, Chief Underwriting Officer of Falvey Insurance Group

“It’s interesting to observe how quickly you can identify a serious student in the industry. From the very beginning, their curiosity and eagerness to learn stand out. They ask thoughtful questions, seeking to understand the intricacies of the business. Beyond just completing assigned tasks, they take the initiative to explore and absorb information from various sources.”

CAC Specialty’s Paul Sparks, the RIMS Interview

“The formula for retaining talent is simple but effective. First, seek out exceptional individuals who want to be part of a transformative, employee-first culture. While clients are undeniably important, attracting world-class people is the key to attracting world-class clients.”

PRMA’s Executive Director Diane Delaney Talks to Risk & Insurance About High-Net-Worth Risk Transfer

Having a broad experience in the high net worth space, PRMA’s Diane Delaney is excited to be putting that to work for the organization she now leads.

Cowbell’s Chief Product Officer Rajeev Gupta Talks to Risk & Insurance

“While we still conduct traditional assessments, such as scanning internet-facing systems to identify vulnerabilities, we take it a step further by applying AI models to truly understand the risk. There’s a common misunderstanding in the market that security scans and scores are the same as risk ratings, but there’s a significant difference.”

Allianz’s Jarrod Schlesinger on Navigating ESG, AI and other Risks Impacting Financial Lines

Navigating the intricacies of ESG, the challenges of AI in underwriting and the effects of inflation on the financial lines sector.

Detailing Manufacturing Risk: A Conversation with Liberty Mutual’s Marc Orloff and TJ Richter

The pair discuss how increased adoption of AI can lead to increased cyber risk, the rise of legal system abuse and other pressing exposures for the industry.
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Innovations in Workers’ Compensation: A Conversation with Joseph Berardo Jr. of Carisk Partners

In this Q&A, Joseph Berardo Jr. from Carisk Partners explores the potential of AI in health care, the advancements in surgical technology, and the emerging goals in the workers’ compensation industry.

National Comp: AI’s Claims Management Promise

Generative AI is notorious for producing what are being referred to as “hallucinations” — that is, producing language and citing information that it has essentially made up. That’s why it’s always going to be important to have veteran managers reviewing the work that generative AI produces.
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Westfield Specialty’s Ray Ash on the D&O and EPLI Implications of Recent Regulatory Decisions

“Cyber is a huge topic in our industry and the world these days. Even Warren Buffett recently mentioned it as one of his ongoing fears in managing his businesses, especially his insurance business.”

8 EPL Questions for Nationwide’s Lynette Lyngaas

“Companies must ensure they provide reasonable accommodation if using AI in recruiting. They should avoid screening out potentially good candidates based on the questions asked. It’s crucial to examine who defines what a good applicant is and ensure that definition is unbiased.”

Munich Re’s Martin Neuhaus on His Division’s North American Approach

“Weather-related risks on the property side are a significant concern for risk managers and various industries. Leading experts, such as Colorado State University, forecast a very active hurricane season of at least 23 named storms and five major hurricanes, which is well above average.”

Tackling Underwriting Challenges: Ascot’s Jeff Canfield on Leveraging AI

Ascot’s Jeff Canfield shares his take on the potential of AI in underwriting, Ascot’s strategy for deal selection, and the company’s unique approach to underwriting specialty risks.

Decoding PFAS’ Impact: Expert Insights from Philadelphia Insurance Companies

Navigating the complexities of PFAS contamination and its impact on drinking water, Jon Peeples of Philadelphia Insurance Companies discusses the challenges faced by water treatment plants, potential litigation and the insurance industry’s response.

Reed Hanoun and Dr. Jake Lazarovic of 3motionAI Talk Data, Technology and Their Role in Protecting Workers

Identifying the workplace movements that can lead to musculoskeletal injury is a key focus of 3motionai.

Navigating Emerging and Ongoing Risks: A Conversation with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ Katie McGrath

Katie McGrath discusses ongoing and emerging trends in the insurance industry, the potential of an AI insurance market and the challenges of modeling the costs of cyberattacks.

6 Questions for Travelers’ Joann Balous on the Prominent Role CFOs Play in Risk Management and Insurance

Joann Balous of Travelers discusses the evolving role of CFOs in the insurance industry, their increasing involvement in risk management decisions, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on their strategies.

Is Natural Risk Mitigation A Solution to Growing Climate Exposures?

As we try to address climate risk, natural infrastructure might be the answer to mitigating risk.

Chevron Corporation’s Kevin Jones Shares His Perspective of the Risk Management Profession

A career in risk management has taken Kevin Jones further than he ever imagined. No wonder it’s a path he encourages younger professionals to follow.

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