Joel Berg

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Joel Berg is a freelance writer and adjunct writing teacher based in York, Pa. He has covered business and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected]

2015 Most Dangerous Emerging Risks

Aquifer: Nothing in the Bank

Once we deplete our aquifers, there is nothing helping us get through extended droughts. 

Real Estate Industry

The Slow Road Home

The housing market recovery has been impeded by stagnant incomes, tight lending standards and a dearth of first-time buyers. 
2014 Teddy Award Winner

Building Value With Trust

Honda of South Carolina boosted its involvement with injured worker cases, making a positive first impression on employees and health care providers.
Cyber Risks

Seeking Clarity for Cyber Cover

Risk managers struggle to answer questions on cyber insurance applications.
Legal Counsel

Redefining In-House Counsel

Lawyers are shifting out of purely advisory roles to play an active role in risk management.
2014 Risk All Star: Zachary Gifford

Finding the Balance

Zach Gifford addressed serious sports safety issues for Cal State University.
2014 Risk All Star: Michael Gross

Ending Unnecessary Accidents

Stopping distracted driving meant establishing actionable guidelines for disciplinary action.
Cyber Security

Into the Breach

State and federal regulators are increasingly looking at cyber defenses, not just breaches.
An Inevitable Threat

Cyber: The New CAT

Cyber risk is a foundation-level exposure that should be viewed similar to a company’s property, liability or workers’ comp risks.
ROI on ERM

Rating Risk Performance

Organizations with better risk management reap better financial returns, according to research.
Crisis Management

Target as Target

Risk experts grade Target’s efforts to manage the reputation damage caused by the data breach.
Boston Bombing

Running for Cover

Because there was no official “terrorism” certification, policy exclusions were not triggered.
Foreign Corruption

Corruption Crack-Down

Governments around the globe step up efforts to wipe out corruption.
Cyber Risks

The Privacy Pinch

The health care industry is facing competing pressures to protect patient information as well as to share it.
Upfront

Foreign Risk

Risk managers need to analyze how overseas political issues could impact supply chains and operations.
Cyber Risks

The New Air War

Web-based air traffic control introduces new cyber risks to aviation.
Black Swan

Lost In The Haze

The next time the Laki Fissure bursts, a maelstrom of sickness, death and economic destruction will be released.

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