Gregory DL Morris, Author at Risk & Insurance : Risk & Insurance

Gregory DL Morris

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Gregory DL Morris is an independent business journalist based in North Carolina with 25 years’ experience in industry, energy, finance and transportation. He can be reached at [email protected]

With Marine Insurance Prices Spiking, This Merchant Mariner-Turned-Broker Is Called on to Serve Insureds

Before he became a marine insurance broker, Marsh’s Christopher Maro spent three years serving as a third mate on merchant vessels.

4 Key Telematics Themes That Should Bridge the Gap Between Brokers, Carriers and Insureds

Insurers are working to integrate data into their underwriting. Will commercial fleets adopt these technologies?

What Chemical Industry Risk Managers Can Teach Other Sectors About Their Climate Change Response Plans

Despite increasing storm risk, the chemical industry is getting good risk management grades from underwriters.

The 2021 Executives to Watch: FM Global’s George Plesce

FM Global consolidated several related operations under George Plesce with the title of chief client experience and sales officer.

The 2021 Executives to Watch: Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance’s Chris Colahan

Chris Colahan, president for the UK & Europe at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, understands that timing is everything.

Marsh Power Broker Scott Francis on the Evolution in Finpro

Marsh FinPro broker Scott Francis got his start at the height of the big tech boom by helping clients secure coverages for emerging risks.

Great Leadership in Excess and Surplus Is Essential, According to These Under-40 Professionals

This group of E&S professionals shared their thoughts on how to be most successful and impactful as organizational leaders.

How ‘Pay to Delay’ Impacts Self-Insureds and Other Pharmaceutical Payers

Insurers blame ‘pay-for-delay’ for skyrocketing drug prices, but manufacturers insist settlements help control costs.

This Beecher Carlson Power Broker’s Unconventional Path Gives Her a Unique Perspective on Excellence in the Industry

Beecher Carlson Power Broker Susan Garrard makes her mark in renewable energy.

2020 Risk All Star: Rumbi Masamvu

How Rumbi Masamvu Changed the Risk Analysis Dynamic at AXA XL

This AXA XL senior risk manager has mastered the process in the gathering, evaluating and dissemenation of information on emerging risks for the company and its clients.

2020 Risk All Star: Douglas May

Faced with a Talent Crisis, Swiss Re’s Douglas May Turned to His Partners at Sedgwick

When the Canadian claims team became part of the North American team, this risk manager found a way to keep claims local.

Aon Power Broker Cynthia Fee Brings Capacity to the Fraught Utilities Space

After having two children while in law school, helping to manage wildfire risk in western states is not so scary for Aon’s Cynthia Fee.

AI’s Still a Work in Progress for Property Underwriters. Here’s Why the Human Touch Won’t Go Away

Collisions with insurance company legacy systems is just one reason why the use of artificial intelligence in property underwriting has not advanced as far as some would like.

Telemedicine, AI and Predictive Analytics: The Top Tech Applications Impacting Workers’ Comp

By using technology, workers’ comp will no longer be the laggard in the health care world.

Preparing for an M&A? Better Check Your Cyber Coverage

Cyber due diligence for M&A insurance is as important as it is for financial and legal matters.

Tax Return Insurance: A New Path to Peace of Mind for Officers and Investors

Directors and officers might get some relief if their firm picks up tax return insurance. It could serve as a good compliment to D&O insurance.

How Quickly Can You Apply These Supply Chain Risk Lessons from the Chemical Industry?

As toll manufacturers grapple with supply chain risk, carriers step up where they can. Here are the lessons other industries can learn.

6 Critical COVID-19 Risks for the Construction Industry

While critical projects such as infrastructure carry forward, less vital construction projects may be put on hold until the COVID-19 crisis passes.

Mass Retirement for Boomers Adds Urgency to Insurance Talent Search

Organizations must rethink recruiting as the mass retirement of baby boomers creates a talent shortage for the risk management and insurance industries.

Love It or Hate It: Coal Still Needs Commercial Insurance Coverage

Mutuals and captives seem to be the insurance approaches that are still providing useful cover to coal-burning power plants. That being said, there is no rush to replace capacity that is leaving the market.

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