Kate Browne, Esq., ARM : Risk & Insurance

Kate Browne

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Kate Browne Esq., ARM is Senior Counsel Executive & Professional at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance. She has spent her entire career in the insurance industry, and speaks and writes extensively on the impact on the legal implications of drones, autonomous vehicles, the internet of things, and other emerging risks. Kate can be reached at [email protected].

3 Ways Technology Can Make Construction Safer During National Safety Month

Every June thousands of organizations in the United States commit to safer business practices during the National Safety Month. Here’s how construction can join the cause.

Amid the ‘Do Not Disturb’ Movement, That After-Hours Email May Be Illegal

A handful of EU countries have enacted laws protecting workers’ right to disconnect after hours, but vague language could create unintended consequences.

5 Tech Trends for Insurers to Watch in 2019

In 2018, the industry embraced disruptive technologies. Here are the five trends I see unfolding next year.

Risk Insider: Kate Browne

IoT Is Exploding. Can Blockchain Protect its Vulnerabilities?

Blockchain technology can ensure IoT devices have the latest security updates.

Risk Insider: Kate Browne

What’s 5G and Why Does it Matter?

5G networks may be 100 times faster than 4G, supporting a big increase in the number of connected devices and an explosion of data.

Risk Insider: Kate Browne

Getting Higher: How Cable-less Elevators Will Support the Cities of Tomorrow

Technological innovation will drive sustainable urban growth.

Risk Insider: Kate Browne

Who Will Be Sued When A Robot Causes Harm?

Legal questions arise over who will be held responsible if a robot causes harm to people or property.

Risk Insider: Kate Browne

Food & Tech: Using AI and Automation to Improve Food Safety

The agriculture industry is ready to embrace robots and artificial intelligence to make farming and food safety more efficient.

Risk Insider: Kate Browne

Breaking with Tradition: How Technology Will Change the Construction Industry

A new Constructech ecosystem of wearable devices, sensors, virtual reality and drones will enable smarter and safer structures.

Risk Insider: Kate Browne

The Cyber Smear: A Growing Global Issue

Lawsuits alleging cyber defamation have garnered multimillion-dollar verdicts.

Risk Insider: Kate Browne

No Cash? No Problem: The Impact of a Cashless Society

We need to iron out the kinks before moving to a world where cash is no longer king.