Insurance Industry

Understanding the Surplus Lines Market: Why It Matters for Policymakers

A recent Griffith Foundation educational panel delved into the importance of policymakers better understanding surplus lines markets.

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As vaping use rises, insurers are keeping a pulse on the laws and regulations surrounding e-cigarettes to assess liability risk.

Legal Roundup: Taco Bell’s Drive-Thru Accessibility Questioned, BU on the Hook for Illegal Firing and More

A look at recent court decisions and how their rulings have an impact on risk management and the insurance industry.

Julie Hespe of QBE North America Says Insurance Gets the Job Done Right

According to this SVP, insurance does a great job at supporting the community, offering a multitude of career paths and providing strong benefits for those who take the opportunity.

AXIS Capital Restricts Fossil Fuels Underwriting

AXIS and Chubb join a growing list of insurance companies that say they will limit underwriting capital allocation and investments in fossil fuels projects.

Class Action Against Online Casino Denied Coverage After Interrelated Claims Exclusion Holds in Court

DoubleDown Casino faced legal trouble when a player brought forth a class action against the company. In court, DoubleDown’s insurer refused to defend the company.

Global Political Tensions Are Severing Supply Chains: Here’s How Tech Can Help

Global supply chains were once thought a way to reduce both risk and cost. With tariffs and sanctions on the rise, those far-flung networks suddenly seem exposed.

Legal Roundup: Vaping Stores Sue After Shutdown, Transgender Health Care on the Line and More

A look at recent court decisions and how their rulings have an impact on risk management and the insurance industry.

Here’s Why Captive Leader Anne Marie Towle Is Finding Satisfaction at a Smaller Firm

Captive leader Anne Marie Towle sat down to discuss her new role at Hylant, her effective leadership role and the goals for her career at the captive practice.

It’s Long Past The Time for Banks and Insurers to Unfriend Coal. Here’s Why

In our economy’s engine, capital is the fuel and insurance is the oxygen. How insurers pivot and manage their exposure to climate change could yet play a major role in reducing the threat.

An Eye for an Eye: How Biometric Data Collection Can Become a Risk Management Disaster

Companies are adopting biometric systems to enhance security, but aren’t going far enough to protect the unique data from breaches.

Perspective | Pricing Terrorism Risk in a Small Town

Terrorists target major cities more often than small towns, but given the unpredictability of violence, should suburban areas be more alert?

These 3 Risks Provide the Blueprint for Innovation in Captives

Cannabis, cyber and workers’ compensation are among the areas where alternative risk transfer is needed.

9 Ways Risk Management and Insurance Is Addressing the Talent Gap

The talent gap isn’t going away anytime soon. Here’s what insurance and risk management can do to address it.

Global Travel Assistance Could Cut Losses. If We Could Get Employees to Use It

There are numerous services and insurance coverages to support global business travel. The problem is that employees may spurn them.

MGM’s $800 Million Las Vegas Settlement Drives Home Mass Shooting Liability

MGM will pay up to $800 million to the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. What does this say about corporate liability after mass casualty events?

Target Markets Attendance Breaks Last Year’s Record: Here’s What the Buzz Is About

Target markets are the place to be right now — and capital and technology providers are flocking to the segment.

9 People on the Move

ClearPath Mutual hires a production underwriter, Zurich Canada is growing its travel insurance offerings and more in this edition of People on the Move.

Can Taxpayers Spare $338,700? That’s the Price of a Public Sector Ransomware Attack

Ransomware is easy to use and hard to stop, and cash-strapped municipalities aren’t well positioned to protect themselves.

Legal Roundup: Boeing Crashes Face Court, Duke and UNC Hiring Practices Questioned and More

A look at recent court decisions and how their rulings have an impact on risk management and the insurance industry.

For This COO, Insurance Is All About People

Relation’s COO Ed Page wants young workers to know that insurance is a field where they can change people’s lives for the better.