Future of Insurance

The Buckeye State’s Insurance Talent Recruitment Approach

The synchronicity and success of the State of Ohio’s efforts to recruit and educate new risk management and insurance talent is worth emulating.

From Pilot Programs to Full Implementation, Risk Control Requires a Strategic Approach

Where Specialty Underwriting Is Booming: New Opportunities in Health Care, Energy and Cyber Risk

9 Questions for Bob Quane, Beazley’s Chief Underwriting Officer

Navy Veteran and Markel Executive Wendy Houser Shares Her Thoughts on Teamwork and Diversity in Insurance

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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.

Hacking the Human Brain: How Cognitive Science Helps Mitigate Risk

New technologies drawing on behavioral science know when you’re about to make a mistake.

The Growing Insurance Gap Is A Serious Threat to Us All

Growing populations and rising property values, combined with an increase in high-severity catastrophes, are pushing the insurance protection gap to a critical level.

Insuring Innovation

For a company that’s changing the way people drive, building the right insurance program was a collaborative accomplishment.

The Science of Slips and Falls: Building a Better Floor-Safety Program

A new study from CNA Risk Control dives into the root causes of slips and falls, promoting floor safety through maintenance and risk awareness.

‘The Third Wave of Innovation’ Brings Growth Opportunity for Brokers

Aon Benfield cites growth opportunities as technology becomes more and more integrated into the industry.

The Future of AI Is Now

Insurance companies and purchasers should prepare for artificial intelligence to become a reality within a decade or three.