Maura Keller

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Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Maura Keller is a writer, editor and published book author with more than 20 years of experience. She has written about business, design, marketing, health care, and a wealth of other topics for dozens of regional and national publications. She can be reached at [email protected].

Ransomware May Grab the Headlines, But You Shouldn’t Ignore the Cyber Threat of FTF

Funds transfer fraud may not make headlines like ransomware, but it can be just as devastating for small businesses if they are not prepared.

From CAT 5 to Secondary Perils, How Insurance Is Battling Climate Change from an Underwriting and Investment Perspective

As climate change events increase in frequency and severity, insurance companies have no choice but to shift their underwriting and investment focus.

Are These Legal and Regulatory Trends on Your Radar?

The upcoming elections, medicare-related fee schedule changes and medical marijuana are among the issues WC legal and regulatory experts are watching.

Mass Shootings and Your Workplace: Know the Signs of a Looming Threat and Understand Mitigation Techniques to Protect Your Team

Axiom Medical recently hosted a webinar entitled “What’s Driving Irrational Thinking and Mass Casualty Events” to discuss what is causing this violent behavior and how to protect ourselves and our workplaces.

5 Gray Swans that Menace Public Education

Risks affecting public schools, some of which were amplified by the pandemic, are accelerating to the degree that risk management experts are referring to them as “gray swans,” i.e., predictable but surprisingly severe risks.

5 Cyber Threats Community Organizations Can’t Ignore

Community associations are not immune to cyber risks and are recognizing how breaches can rob them of vital assets.

Vaulting Beyond Indemnity Payments, This Workers’ Comp Insurer Doubles Down on Philanthropy

Initiatives that the insurance provider participates in ranges from supporting Kids’ Chance of America to supplying meals within a COVID-19 relief effort.

The Hartford Study: Workers Delaying Routine Health Care Could See Higher Injury Rates

43% of workers surveyed have delayed routine health care check ups since the start of the pandemic.

Insurers Are No Longer on the Sidelines with Blockchain. Here Are Its Benefits and Potential Risks

Blockchain technology has made its way into the insurance space. From its capabilities to the potential risks, here’s everything to know. 

Insurance IT Officers Are on the Hunt for Better Cloud Solutions. This Report Tells Us Why

Insurers are embracing cloud-based solutions to transform, adapt, and remain relevant and compliant in today’s market.

The 2022 Executives to Watch: Philadelphia Insurance Companies’ Kimberly Hamilton

Kimberly Hamilton of PHLY has embraced an executive role where expanded product and underwriting capabilities are at the forefront.

The 2022 Executives to Watch: United Educators’ Kenneth June

Battling the threat of nuclear verdicts is just one of the tasks that lays ahead of Kenneth June.

Multi-Factor Authentication Is a Must, and Other Findings from the RPS Cyber Trends Report

A report from Risk Placement Services looked at the cyber insurance market, causes for the coverage uptick and coverage procurement for 2021.

Why a Culture of Health Is Necessary in Improving Workers’ Comp Settlement Outcomes

Promoting a healthy workers’ compensation culture is necessary to its overall success. This National Comp session looks at how to not only promote a successful program, but a safe one.

Corruption and Bribery Are on the Rise Globally. How Can Corporate Culture, Data and Technology Be Used to Quell the Threat?

Creating a culture where bribery, fraud and corruption are anathema depends on the tone that is set by company leadership. That tone needs to be backed up by clear policies that establish accountable guidelines for ethical behavior.

When it Comes to Contract Worker Safety Standards, Airlines Are Missing the Mark. How the Industry Should Proceed

Contractor management platforms and remote training are two of the ways that technology is strengthening safety performance in the aerospace industry.

Mergers and Acquisitions Are Alluring But Risky. Here’s a Risk Management Roadmap That Should Cool the Burn

When looking to close a successful M&A deal, here are the risks that professionals should address and mitigate. 

COVID Hammered Business Cash Flows. The Risk Transfer Solutions Workers’ Comp Self-Insureds Are Turning To

Alternate risk transfer vehicles are getting more attention these days in workers’ compensation, given how much the pandemic pressured some business models. 

Could Unlimited Paid Time Off Become the Norm? How a Pandemic Expanded the Conversation Around Work-Life Balance

COVID has created an interesting discussion surrounding unlimited paid time off programs.
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No One’s Safe from Cyber Threats. Train Your Employees to Defend Your Company Now or Risk Millions

Chubb’s 2021 Personal Cyber Risk Survey finds no one is safe from the chance of a cyber attack, from health care providers to businesses to remote work employees.

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