Insurance Industry

Where You Start Doesn’t Define Where You Finish: Forging Space in Insurance for Non-Traditional Talent

After 16 years working for car dealerships, Mistry Carson was ready for a change. Here’s her personal journey as a non-traditional insurance hire.

From Wildfires to Litigation, Reinsurers Face a New Era of Risk and Opportunity

Introducing the 2025 Risk All Stars

Crypto Insurance Gap Reveals $3.31 Trillion Market Opportunity

MGA Premiums Increase in 2024, Marking Fourth Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Growth: AM Best

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Insurance Underwriters Miss Face-to-Face Meetings. But Not for the Reasons You’d Think

In-person meetings used to be a staple of the insurance buying process. COVID-19 has forced underwriters and insureds to get creative when it comes to building relationships and pricing risks.

Legal Roundup: TikTok Operations Continue in U.S., Blue Cross Insurers Could Settle for $2.7 Billion and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

8 People on the Move

MedRisk appoints and promotes two executives, Lloyd’s adds a U.S. market development director, and a board director joins a Congresswoman’s Roundtable in this edition of People on the Move. 

Starr’s Hank Greenberg to Headline Global Insurance Forum, and Other Highlights from the Two-Day IIS Event

This year’s IIS Global Insurance Forum picks the brains of insurance executives to see where they think the industry is headed.

California’s Green Insurance Products: What They Mean, What They Can Do

On July 14th, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara launched the first database of more than 400 eco-friendly insurance products.

Legal Roundup: United Airlines Discrimination Lawsuit, Another Johnson & Johnson Opioid Suit and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

6 People on the Move

RT Specialty promotes a senior account manager in its environmental division, Lloyd’s appoints its U.S. head of claims and more in the latest installment of People on the Move.

AIG, Markel, AXIS Execs and Others Weigh In on the Importance of Diversity in WSIA Panel

The need for a more diverse and inclusive workforce has been thrust to the fore as Americans urge for equality and social justice.

Legal Roundup: Ben Affleck’s Movie in an Insurance Bind, Pro Wrestling Worries Over Head Injuries and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

Mega Claims in Workers’ Compensation: The NCCI Weighs In

This latest study was held in response to stakeholder suggestions to NCCI that mega claims may be increasing in frequency and severity.

Opinion | A Message for the LinkedIn Sidewalk Superintendents

Discussions about workplace racism and sexism on business social media platforms are very much on point.

With His Resume, You’d Never Believe He’s Only 34; How This Young Insurance Broker Quickly Became a High Grossing Producer

Fred Zutel has climbed the ladder the same way he broke into insurance — with hard work, integrity and laughing at fear of the unknown.

Perspective | When Cheesy Commercials Lie About Insurance, What’s an Industry Veteran to Do?

A misleading TV advertisement for excess insurance reminds us to read between the lines when language is vague.

Pandemic Insurance with Government Backstop Gets Support from Marsh, Chubb, RIMS

The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA) would offer business interruption insurance for health crises through a public/private partnership.

Labor Company on the Hook for Own Defense After Worker Sues for Wage Violations

In an underlying complaint, one contracted worker filed suit against his employer after his wages were withheld.

Legal Roundup: McDonald’s Faces Discrimination Practice Suit, the U.S. Capitol Takes on Instacart and More

The latest court cases and their impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

How Climate Change and COVID-19 Are Combining to Rock Renewable Energy Supply Chains

During the pandemic, renewable energy supply chains have tightened due to equipment stockpiling, obsolete equipment and growing order backlogs.

5 People on the Move

myMatrixx names a chief sales officer and Oneglobal announces two senior partners and a head of HR in this People on the Move.

Race and Insurance: What Insurance Commissioners Are Saying About It

With racial injustice at the forefront of the American conversation, Aflac CEO Dan Amos joined a group of insurance regulators to discuss how the industry can become more diverse and inclusive.

Legal Roundup: Fortnite’s Suit Against App Stores, College Football Players Aim to Play and More

The latest court cases and their impact on the risk management and insurance industry.