Gregory DL Morris

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

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.

How California Lawmakers Got Wildfire Risk Management Right

California’s new wildfire liability bill emphasizes mitigation planning, and will allow compliant utilities to pass some costs on to customers.
2018 Risk All Star: Craig Melnick

This Risk Manager’s Meticulous Planning Ensured His Fortune 500 Company Weathered Harvey

Under the guidance of 2018 Risk All Star Craig Melnick, Goodyear weathered Hurricane Harvey without a hitch and stayed on track for quarterly closing.

Ryan Bank
2018 Risk All Star: Ryan Bank

This Risk Manager Put Critical CAT Data at the Industry’s Fingertips

2018 Risk All Star winner Ryan Bank leads a coalition that’s helping insurers and government agencies better understand severe weather risks.
Kathleen Peck
2018 Risk All Star: Kathleen Peck

When Faced With Workers’ Comp Chaos, This Risk Manager Restructured the Way Claims Were Handled

For a staffing company with claims out of control, Kathleen Peck tore the program down and built it back up to achieve success, which earned her a 2018 Risk All Star designation.
Catastrophe Risk

California Earthquake Insurer’s Retrofit Plan Will Strengthen Buildings and Reduce Premiums

California intends to have its retrofit proposals adopted into building codes that could boost building resiliency nationwide.
Surety

Surety as a Solution For Billion-Dollar Construction Projects

Disaster recovery plus infrastructure projects stretch builders; sureties could be next.

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