Future of Insurance

In Conversation with Risk & Insurance: CNA Insurance’s Laura Lapidus on the Risks of Using AI in the Hiring Process

Employers who are utilizing the capabilities of artificial intelligence in their hiring process must be wary about the potential for unconscious bias.

A Predict & Prevent™ Approach Works When Tech Innovation, Underwriting and Risk Management Work Together

Successful Succession: State of Vermont Creates Stability in Captive Insurance Through Leadership Planning

Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Needed: How User Demands Are Driving Better RMIS Utilization

At RISKWORLD 2023: How the Power of Women in Insurance Leadership Is Evolving

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Top 5 Privacy and Cyber Regulations and Why They Should Concern Risk Managers

Europe’s GDPR rule isn’t the only privacy/cyber regulation risk managers need to have on their radar. Here are 5 cyber-related changes to watch.

Walmart Rolls Out Blockchain Initiative to Reduce Food-Borne Illness

Food recall costs billions in waste and lost inventory. Experts say blockchain could reduce the losses by increasing transparency and making it easier to trace the source of contaminated food.

Exclusive | Hank Greenberg on China Trade, Starr’s Rapid Growth and 100th, Spitzer, Schneiderman and More

In a robust and frank conversation, the insurance legend provides unique insights into global trade, his past battles and what the future holds for the industry and his company.

It’s Vital to Create Long Term Adjuster Relationships to Ensure Optimal Claim Outcomes

Adjusters know its the relationships they form that matter most in the world of insurance.

When the Emotional Toll of a Mass Shooting Requires a Building to Be Torn Down, How Can Risk Managers Foot the Bill?

Mass shootings result in nominal damage to infrastructure. Yet, property owners still choose to tear down and rebuild places where violence occurred.

This Risk Strategy Helped Oil Drillers Survive. Can Other Industries Do the Same?

A strategy known as “blend and extend” helped energy sector contractors stay afloat when oil prices plummeted in 2016. Experts speculate on whether it could have broader uses.

New Study Shows Just How Significantly Underrepresented Women Are in Insurance Leadership Roles

A McKinsey study shows unconscious bias, lack of work-life balance and fear of risk-taking negatively impact women leadership in insurance.

7 Tech Tools Every High Net Worth Homeowner Needs to Prevent Disaster

Insurers have become increasingly proactive in helping insureds protect their properties. New technologies help homeowners go a step further in protecting their homes and their possessions.

The Complete List of 2018 Risk All Star Winners

Passion, creativity and persistence distinguish the winners of the 2018 Risk All Star award.

This Risk Manager Put Critical CAT Data at the Industry’s Fingertips

2018 Risk All Star winner Ryan Bank leads a coalition that’s helping insurers and government agencies better understand severe weather risks.

Kiss Your Annual Renewal Goodbye; On-Demand Insurance Challenges the Traditional Policy

Gig workers’ unique insurance needs drive delivery of on-demand coverage.

Opinion | The Risks of New Technologies Are Ignored for the Sake of ‘Progress’

Just because we have technology to change the very genetic code of a human being, does it mean that we should?

How Insurers Are Using AI to Better Protect and Serve

Insurers are fighting the good fight by building powerful machine learning tools to help insureds stay a step ahead in their cyber security management.

Letters of Credit Too Expensive? Surety Bonds Can Lower Your Borrowing Costs

Energy, litigation and commercial real estate are driving growth in commercial surety.

Fast Facts on Women in Cyber Security

The underrepresentation of women in cyber security is a huge driver behind the talent skills gap in this sector.

7 On-Demand Insurance Start-Ups Influencing the Market

Insurance can now be turned on or off with the swipe of a smartphone.

IoT Is Exploding. Can Blockchain Protect its Vulnerabilities?

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

The Surprisingly Simple Ways Blockchain Makes Insurance Easier

These use cases demonstrate the big efficiency and cost-saving potential of blockchain technology.

Data Protection in the EU: GDPR’s New Level of Accountability and Exposure

Risk managers need to be on the top of their game in order to keep insurance companies compliant with new GDPR requirements.

Do You Have Employees or Gig Workers?

The number of gig economy workers is growing in the U.S. But their classification as contractors leaves many without workers’ comp, unemployment protection or other benefits.