Steve Yahn

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Steve Yahn was a freelance writer based in New York. He had more than 40 years of financial reporting and editing experience. Comments can be directed to [email protected]

High Net Worth

Insurance for Young ‘Art’ Lovers

Wine collections, jewelry and identify theft also part of the coverage
Insurance Industry

Investments in Online Insurance Sales Booming

Start-ups and established insurers are focusing on online, direct sales of insurance to small and medium-sized businesses.
Brokerage

Brokers: A Buyer’s Market for Captives 

Captives have substantial leverage to upgrade portfolios and enhance coverage.
Political Risk

Enabling Expansion

Political risk and trade credit insurance offer protection against uncertainty and pave the way for global growth.
Fine Art Insurance

Panama Papers Reveal Hidden Art Assets

Leaked documents shed light on mysteries surrounding numerous masterpieces.

Water Quality

Heavy Metal in the Water

The resources aligned to remediate acid mine drainage are minimal compared to the cost; up to $72 billion.
Private Client

High Net Worth Risks

Personal liability judgments against the very rich escalated in monetary value over the past 20 years.
Insurance Industry

Challenges Ahead for Insurers and Brokers

Fitch Ratings expects deteriorating earnings for insurers and only modest improvements for brokers.
Environmental Risk

Battling a Nasty Bug

Legionella remains a costly and deadly foe in real estate, hospitality and other sectors of the economy.

Insurance Industry

Online, Direct Sales Continue to Grow

Insurers that offer direct, online coverage to small and mid-size businesses are seeing substantial growth.
2015 Teddy Award Winner

Revamped Program Takes Flight

The American Airlines and U.S. Airways merger meant integrating workers’ compensation programs for a massive workforce. The results are stellar. 

Property Perils

Shielding Art From Wicked Weather

In response to a need to protect fine art and other collectibles from natural catastrophes, the art warehouse industry is on the rise. 

Global Risk

Top Risks Ranked by Risk Managers

Reputational risk and political unrest are top of mind for risk executives.
2015 Risk All Star: Tim Kirsch

Keeping the Budweiser Moving, Safely

Tim Kirsch drove fleet accidents down by 70 percent at Schilling Distributing Co.
2015 Risk All Star: Angeli Mancuso

On a Mission to Revitalize

By getting the board of directors behind a goal to decrease patient-handling injuries, Angeli Mancuso has improved employees’ quallity of life.
Protecting Valuables

Protecting Collectibles from Hurricanes

The fear of powerful winds and storm surge has led to the development of specialty warehouses.
Insurance Industry

Insurers Need to ‘Exploit’ Digital Technologies

Accenture survey shows P&C customers want a better digital experience and more customization from insurers.
Insurance Industry

Insurers Flying High

Four insurance companies have received approval to use drones for claims and risk management purposes.
Specialty Risks

Art on the Move

Underwriting the transportation of fine art is tricky, but some large insurers are keeping the market covered. 
Lobbying for Change

Brokers List Legislative Priorities

Crop and flood insurance, and a host of health-care related concerns are top of mind for brokerage organizations.

Trending Stories

Opinion | With Climate Change Still Our Biggest Threat, Why Inaction from U.S. Insurers Is Increasingly Indefensible

December 7, 2020

Employee Embezzlement Just Got a Whole Lot Easier Now that We’re Working Remotely

October 12, 2020

Commercial Surety Is Hardening. How a Second CARES Act Would Help

November 10, 2020

What If I Build a Cannabis Business and No One Will Insure It?

November 6, 2020

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