With class-action suits sending exposures soaring, D&O insurance premiums jumped more than 20% this year — but according to carriers, this is just the start.

Mike Hessling, CCO at Gallagher Bassett, knows risk management and insurance are great careers. How? They have a purpose, are filled with opportunity and are welcoming. 

The environmental risk and insurance sector always has its share of frightening risks. And they are ongoing.

Apple, BMW and Cisco are just some of the companies that are transforming the way data is used in insurance.

Over the years, the Risk & Insurance carriers Executives to Watch have included the likes of Sanjay Godwhani, Brian Duperreault, Grace Meek and Evan Greenberg. Who will be the executives to watch in 2020?

A shifting market landscape will be at the center of discussion at the 2019 WSIA Annual Marketplace, but the industry focus remains on building relationships.

The 2019 Risk All Stars are working hard to make people safer — the higher purpose of insurance and risk management. Here are nine risk managers who deployed their passion, perseverance and creativity and made a massive difference for their companies.

Paul Berkemeier completely rebuilt the risk management program at Coca-Cola, with a focus on risk tolerance and a more efficient use of capital.

Distributed ledger technology has the potential to improve supply chains worldwide and to minimize product recall losses. Now is the right time to prepare for widespread adoption.

Joining dozens of CEOs of America’s biggest businesses, these insurance industry leaders acknowledged they are beholden to their communities more than their shareholders. 

Claims handling can be a particularly emotional time. Displaying emotional intelligence, or being able to “read the room,” is an important trait to possess in insurance.

Brokers and underwriters are developing reliable techniques for divining what tech to farm out and conjuring appropriate partners.

When the new iPhone is released, we flock to stores. When new ERM strategies come to market, we open our wallets. But is the price tag on these so-called “must buys” worth the price?

Technology makes it easier to identify fraud and is revolutionizing the accuracy of the insurance industry.

Insurers, brokers and risk managers agree there are endless opportunities in this field. Here’s what they want young professionals to know.

Smart contracts could very well be the future for commercial insurers. So how can this technology make the claims process easier?

Don’t assume department heads and other company decision makers know the value of a good risk manager. Show them.

Younger workers are increasingly eschewing traditional employment. This trend could have a huge effect on the workers’ compensation landscape.

The insurance markets are responding to the waves of active shooter violence and are attempting to tailor appropriate products.

The Doctors Company elects a new board member, Markel International brings on a head of PACE in Asia, the Liberty Company adds a new senior vice president and more in this edition of People on the Move.