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

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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]

Is AI the Greatest Construction Safety Innovation Since Hard Hats?

From jobsite safety to design efficiency and underwriting, the seeds of AI are sprouting.

Global Political Tensions Are Severing Supply Chains: Here’s How Tech Can Help

Global supply chains were once thought a way to reduce both risk and cost. With tariffs and sanctions on the rise, those far-flung networks suddenly seem exposed.

2019 Risk All Star: Jeff Delmore

Business Travelers Can Ride Easy With This Risk Manager on Their Side

To protect thousands of traveling employees, FM Global’s VP of corporate risk management borrowed from strategies the company was using to protect clients.

Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence Can Make Construction More Efficient: Here’s How

No two construction projects are the same. That’s where artificial intelligence can help in the transfer of complex risk information.

It’s Magic: How Carriers and Brokers Are Choosing Their Tech Partners

Brokers and underwriters are developing reliable techniques for divining what tech to farm out and conjuring appropriate partners.

The Exciting, New Ways Technology Is Streamlining the Claims Management Process

Technology makes it easier to identify fraud and is revolutionizing the accuracy of the insurance industry.

Booming Scooter Service Challenges Risk Management Conventions

Increased scooter usage has underwriters wary of potential liability risks that could stem from accidents and other riding mishaps. Data location sharing and international travel are also cause for concern.

It Had to Happen Sometime; Massive Catastrophe Losses Are Pushing Insurers to Raise Rates

Total economic losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters in 2018 were $165 billion, and that number is only growing.

2019 Rising Stars: Young Brokers Primed for Success

Coming from various backgrounds but unified by ambition, here are the 2019 Power Broker® Rising Stars.

Booming Tax Insurance Demand Outpaces Underwriting Talent. Here’s What That Means for Carriers and Insureds

There remains enough uncertainty about commercial tax exposures that insuring them is a booming business.

Captive Owners Ready to Make a Move Find a Sweet Spot in Vermont

A business-friendly environment attracts captives looking to redomicile.

From Rocket Launches to Solar-Powered Planes: How a Small Market Takes on Big Risks to Foster Innovation

As the aerospace insurance market shrinks, underwriters are backing ambitious ventures, including a college rocket competition.

Here’s Why It’s Absolutely Crucial Utility Companies Put Cyber Security at the Forefront of Risk Management

State-sponsored cyber attackers have all the time and resources they need to probe and then inflict damage on critical infrastructure.

The California Utility Deemed Responsible for Wildfires Filed for Bankruptcy Protection. Here’s What Happened

PG&E filed for bankruptcy protection, a step the company says was its “only viable option” now that it faces billions of dollars in wildfire liabilities.

When Are We Going to Stop Building in Flood Plains?

Rebuilding of properties in high-risk floodplains that have already sustained multiple claims is an issue.

Toxic Releases from Floods Spell Higher Insurance Premiums

For industrial sites with CAT exposures, the environmental market is no longer soft terrain. Toxic release after storms is proving to cost companies millions.

This City Gets Top Docs for Its Workers and Pays 65 Percent Less

The city of Surprise found a unique way to cut workers’ comp costs dramatically, while securing prompt, high-quality care for their injured workers.

PLUS Review: What You Need to Know About Professional Liability Growth, Opportunity and Risk

The pace of M&As across various industries got a good deal of attention at this year’s PLUS International Conference. Professional liability insurance pros weigh in on other growth opportunities and risks to watch.

Are You Doing Enough to Keep Your Female Business Travelers Safe?

A recent survey of 500 female business travelers found an overwhelming 80 percent of women said safety concerns impact their productivity on business trips.

This Retailer Cut Workers’ Comp Costs By 41 Percent With One Simple Method

When an athlete is injured, trainers rush in and assist the player to the bench for treatment. A large chain of discount stores, 99 Cents Only, implemented the same model for workplace injuries.

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