Women play an increasingly important role in the risk and insurance ecosystem as representation in leadership roles continues to grow.

The next two years may be rocky as high inflation lifts claims costs and threatens reserves, but there is promise for the U.S. P&C insurance industry to improve profitability, say Swiss Re’s chief economists for the Americas in their latest report.

The hiring of six attorneys practicing in the financial institutions and insurance space, in addition to announcements from RT Specialty, are among recent insurance industry hiring and promotion announcements.

When the need for mental health support and resources on college campuses increased, broker Terry Lyons worked to ensure that his clients could serve their students.

When it comes to property insurance, several factors are affecting market dynamics.

Contractors and government inspectors are to blame for the shoddy construction that led to so many building collapses, but insurers can help forestall future disasters.

Plaintiffs’ attorneys are using a variety of tactics to inflate medical malpractice verdicts in excess of policy limits, but there are ways defense teams can prepare to respond.

Captives, parametrics and other alternative risk transfer tools are likely to remain relevant well into the future.

Research reveals what is possible when collaboration is employed to solve major challenges facing society.

R&I columnist Roger Crombie argues the importance of societal rules, yet sometimes, they may not be the wisest route to take. 

When it comes to predicting and preventing natural catastrophe property losses, risk professionals are finding tech solutions rooted in resiliency. 

A panel at Insurtech Insights Europe in London focused on the topic of “Build or Buy — How to Engage With Insurtechs,” producing valuable advice for both insurers and Insurtechs.

The information came to me during a self-indulgent, albeit brief, work-avoiding Google search.

Telematics and crash avoidance technologies are predicting and preventing accidents, making our roads safer.

If insurance and other entities don’t full apply the science of predicting and preventing losses, they may face unmanageable claims. 

As cyber, natural catastrophes and other perils pose risks to business, they’re turning to their insurance partners for support and guidance.

HB 1808 would require Texas police officers to hold their own professional liability insurance coverage in the event of misconduct claims, but not all are keen on the idea.

The Allianz Risk Barometer 2023 reveals growing civil unrest as a top concern. Here are the top things for risk and insurance professionals to consider.

Jelani Fenton, founder of job placement and career development provider Safari, shares his thoughts on what it will take to cultivate the next generation of insurance talent.

Given the factors currently buffeting the property market, businesses need to get much sharper on valuations.