Insurance Industry

As the Pressure to Ban Books Increases, So Do the EPLI, Property and D&O Exposures

A recent surge in book banning should have public libraries reviewing risk management and insurance practices with their brokers and other insurance personnel. 

Top 4 Business Risks Keeping Mid-Sized Company Executives Up at Night, According to a New QBE Report

Insuring the Climate Transition: As ESG Concerns Drive Investment in Renewables, Project Safety and Resiliency is Paramount

Opinion | An Open Data Relationship: It’s Time to Work Together to Manage Risk

When It Comes to E&S Underwriting, Data May Be a King, But the Human Touch Is the Queen

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An Exclusive Peek at the In2Risk 2022 Conference Agenda

Taking place November 10-12 in San Francisco, In2Risk22 brings together risk and insurance professionals from around the world

Greenlight Re’s Quarterly Numbers Beg the Question: Are You Pricing Tail Risk Adequately?

Greenlight Re’s second quarter earnings report highlights challenges to capacity and claims reserves.

The D&O Market in 2021 and Beyond: Milliman Actuaries Point to Rising Premiums and Improving Results

Of note: Not only is the D&O market growing, but the loss experience is improving. 

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In Court: Overdose Death from Opioids Places Mental Health Coverage in the Crosshairs 

When Max Tillitt succumbed to opioid addiction, his mother took their insurance to court after it allegedly cut Tillitt’s recovery funds short.

12 Questions for The Institutes’ Pete Miller

Pete Miller, CEO of The Institutes, shares why placing people first is a key part of his management philosophy.

5 Ways Texas Mutual Is Delivering on Its Mission and Building Stronger Communities

Insurance industry internships, broader career development opportunities and bringing better health care to underserved communities are all interwoven into the workers’ compensation carrier’s mission.

What Will It Take to Successfully Integrate Insurtech into Commercial Insurance Brokerage? An Acumen for Complexity, Perhaps

While nothing is perfect, the advent of Insurtech is freeing many brokers from mundane tasks and allowing them to focus on program gaps and other important considerations.

The Gavel Keeps Falling and General Liability Is in the Crosshairs. The Latest on Litigation Funding and Social Inflation

Risk managers and their brokers are restructuring their liability programs as markets shift and underwriters take a closer look at exposures.

Maxine Lebron Shows How Diversity and International Broking Go Hand in Hand

From a career in international education to Aon’s international brokerage team, Maxine Lebron shares the benefits of working in a sector that values diversity.

Perspective | Since When Is Doing a Favor Fraudulent? As Banks Target Money Launderers, the Innocent May Come Under Suspicion

The story of how an attempt to repay a mortgage can trigger the law of unintended consequences.

7 Questions on the Marine Market with Zurich’s Howard Kingston

Zurich Insurance Group’s global head of marine, Howard Kingston, shares his insights on key risks impacting the marine line.

With Its New Global Insights Center, The Hartford Aims to Equip Stakeholders to Manage Advancing Risk

The Hartford’s new global research offering is slated to offer a heightened view of global market dynamics and geopolitical risks that will inform international underwriting and business decisions well into the future.

Insuring the Climate Transition: 3 Key Actions the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance Is Taking to Globally Reduce Emissions

Net-zero insurance will play a key role in helping the global economy reach the ambitious climate goals needed.

Auto Lines in 2022 and Beyond: An Actuary’s Detailed Guide to Where Things Stand Today and Why

Personal and commercial auto insurance markets have been under pressure for quite some time. Could segmenting risks help temper soaring costs?

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5 Reasons Why It’s Hard to Insure Cryptocurrency Operations and Best Practices to Still Obtain Coverage

Given the ongoing and growing need, expect demand for and supply of cryptocurrency insurance to grow in the months ahead as we all grapple with the various challenges. 

How the Black Insurance Industry Collective Aims to Open More Doors to Executive Suites

As an affiliate of The Institutes, the Black Insurance Industry Collective is poised to provide the support for more Black insurance professionals to advance beyond mid-level positions.

Insurance, Looking to Bolster Your Talent Pool? Don’t Forget to Prioritize Company Culture

Insurers are rethinking how they hire, train and retain employees. One of the factors that job seekers are interested in is good company culture.

Why War Risk and Inflation Are Battering International Business Leaders’ Confidence, Per a New Beazley Report

Beazley’s recently released report shares top geopolitical risks that businesses are currently facing.

Can Workers’ Comp Premiums Remain Favorable in the Face of Inflation?

While market conditions have begun to stabilize post-pandemic, the workers’ compensation market remains a notable exception.

9 Questions for The Hartford’s Mo Tooker

Risk & Insurance® sat down with The Hartford’s Mo Tooker to discuss everything from the state of supply chain risk to inflationary pressure for insureds.