The Dubai fire is just another example of the challenges facing underwriters when deciding whether to accept a risk.

Financial Services

London must work hard to compete and cannot rest on its substantial history.

Risk professionals with ERM responsibility were less satisfied with their insurance partners than those without such responsibilities.

Pricing for workers’ comp coverage is not quite flat, but it’s much closer to it now than it has been in recent years.

The increase in ambush-style assaults on police officers could make it challenging to obtain workers’ comp coverage for law enforcement.

Experts point to competitive pricing, favorable financial results for insurers, and a negative outlook on reinsurance.

UAV risks include collisions with aircraft, invasion of privacy, aerial surveillance and data collection.

The security of our nation is the government’s primary responsibility.

These insurance execs are leading their organizations through tricky new risks and market conditions.

More insurance distribution channels are opening up, which could disrupt business for both underwriters and brokers.

Recycling may be the right thing to do, but it carries its own set of risks.

It will be a wild ride for the primary and excess GL market in 2015.

Carriers have serious concerns about the health care industry’s impact on workers’ comp, but are encouraged by the savvy of employers.

Program administrators saw nearly 10 percent growth in revenues, but overcapacity, technology and talent remain challenges.

New demands and recruiting challenges make some roles hard to fill, but educational efforts are bridging the gap.

Niche risks like tattoo parlors and marijuana shops attract a special kind of broker. 

The use of wood framing in mid-size residential construction raises concerns

Optimism about the opportunities in excess and surplus lines was strong during the NAPSLO conference.

Complex claims — old and new — call for relationship-building to minimize surprises.