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Accounting for Similarities. What Stakeholders Believe The Institutes’ Affiliation with IASA Can Deliver

The Institutes’ latest affiliation promises to introduce the skills and experience of insurance accounting and systems administration professionals to a much wider audience.

Upcoming Nov. 7 and 8: The CRC’s Resilience Innovation Summit Meets to Tackle Catastrophic Climate Risks

Driving Toward Coverage Solutions on the Bumpy Road of Commercial Auto

A New Dawn for Risk & Insurance: Introducing “The Risk Brief”

How a Mentor Can Improve Injury Recovery Outcomes: Three Firsthand Perspectives

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Health Care System’s ‘All-or-Nothing’ Contracts Called into Question, Class Action Filed by Patients

Hartford HealthCare’s practices are under court scrutiny after class action arises.

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P&C Insurance Systems announces new CEO, Breckenridge Insurance appoints two key hires and more in this People on the Move.

8 Cloud Security Megatrends and How They Play into Organizational Cyber Risk

A session at RIMS discussed 8 cloud software megatrends and how they relate to an organization’s cyber risk.

Is the Litigation Deck Stacked Against You? 5 Cards to Play When Responding to the Scene of a Work-Related Accident

Transportation and accident litigation shouldn’t feel like an incomplete deck of cards. Ace these scenarios with the right legal tools at play.

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7 Critical Risks Cannabis Businesses Need to Be Aware of When Buying Insurance

Marijuana businesses have these seven critical risks to consider.

So, How Insurable Is Flood Risk?

The private insurance sector can do more to stem flood risk, according to this Swiss Re report.

4 Common Claims Pitfalls Stemming from Remote Workstations

At the 2022 RIMS conference in San Francisco, LAUSD and Sedgwick shared the top workstation risks they’ve seen – and ways to solve them.

Legal Roundup: COVID Testing Company Sued, San Diego Sidewalk Settlements and More

The latest court filings and lawsuits with a broader impact on the insurance and risk landscape.

Phishing, Smishing and Vishing — Oh My! Don’t Leave Your Employees in the Dark When It Comes to These Cyber Threats

There are several threat techniques hackers are using to infiltrate a company’s system. Understanding the difference between them is paramount.

Insurers, Take It from a Nonprofit Insurance Expert. Nonprofits Shouldn’t Be Expected to Function like For-Profits

Can professionals really compare the insurance needs of for-profit business to those of nonprofit organizations?

Don’t Worry, Newly Proposed SEC Climate Change Rules Could Boost Your ERM Strategy. Here’s How

The SEC maneuvered ESG factors further into the risk category with its recently proposed rule.

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Welcome to the Roaring 20s: Managing Political Risk in Changing Times

A session at the 2022 RIMS conference looked at how companies and businesses can mitigate the risk brought on by global political events.

Are Mid-Sized Companies Ready for Future Pandemics? Somehow, Many Still Don’t Have a Mitigation Strategy

Although COVID cases in the U.S. have eased of late, companies still need to have a plan for additional flare-ups. But many don’t.

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Employee Retention Has Never Been More Crucial — or More Difficult. Ways the E&S Sector Can Proceed

The looming talent gap of pre-pandemic lore, coupled with the Great Resignation as of late only makes recruitment and retainment of employees that much more difficult.

Why a Return to the Office Warrants an Urgent EPLI Review

A 2022 RIMS session examined new EPL risks companies may face now that the pandemic has permanently changed the ways we live and work.

Legal Roundup: West Virginia Opioid Maker Trial Underway, Burger King Accused of False Advertising and More

Vans accuses Walmart of trademark infringement after finding knockoff shoes being sold at Walmart stores.

The Risks of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: How Ready Are We for the Future?

Cryptocurrency and blockchain are growing. The good news? The insurance industry’s response is already robust.

Have You Considered Contingent Business Interruption Insurance as a Supply Chain Risk Backstop?

Contingent business interruption can help companies recover losses from supply chain woes.

Disgruntled Workers Raise Class Action Against Sotheby’s After Alleged Independent Contractor Misclassification

Sotheby’s is in the hot seat as former workers band together to fight alleged misclassification and payment qualms.

How Can We Uncover Bias and Discrimination in Insurance Underwriting, Rating and Claims Practices?

How much of a role is bias and discrimination playing into insurance rate pricing? More, than you think, according to this 2022 RIMS session.