With the frequency and severity of liability claims increasing, colleges and universities will struggle to find affordable coverage in the primary market come renewal time.

Though COVID-19 is exacerbating some exposures in the long-term living space, underwriters will be pragmatic as they evaluate the impact on risk profiles.   

While avoiding the risk of community spread by having classes exclusively online is not feasible for many colleges, the risk of spreading the virus can be reduced by banning all mass gatherings, including college football practices, on campus.

Several factors, including the recent COVID-19 crisis, have catapulted health care systems into what many are calling a “new normal.” Those in the space must prepare now for the emerging risks to follow.

Insureds can expect carriers to place even tighter restrictions on business interruption insurance going forward.

Spikes in claim frequency and severity are expected across employment, professional and general liability lines in the fallout from the pandemic.

As the cost of video monitoring goes down and the quality improves, video monitoring will likely become ubiquitous on construction sites, thus improving safety and efficiency. 

For those looking for the next great adventure, investing in risk management tactics to train, prep and protect against outdoor activity hazards is paramount.

COVID-19 testing is becoming a vital part of employers’ workplace safety measures, but an assessment of how testing could impact your insurance portfolio is a necessary first step.

California’s new presumption law will enable all workers to file for workers’ comp if they believe they’ve contracted COVID-19 at work. What will this mean for the WC industry?

The latest court decisions involving risk management and the insurance industry.

How employers can keep employees safe and engaged while planning for life after the pandemic.

As the economic effects of COVID-19 rage on, many business interruption losses won’t be covered, threatening insurers with grueling litigation for years to come.

During The Future of Risk teleconference, presenters of the session ‘Active Shooter: Emerging Insurance and Risk Management Perspectives’ discussed all of the liability, insurance implications, and emotional trauma of these tragic incidents.

As tort litigation begins over COVID-19, insureds may start turning to their Commercial General Liability policies for coverage.

Marsh explored COVID-19 liability by hosting a webinar on business interruption and employment law considerations.

A look at recent court cases and their effect on risk management and the insurance industry. 

The Hanover names a new president of professional liability, a London-based Willis Towers Watson employee has been named the winner of the 2019 ModelOff Championship and more in this edition of People on the Move.

As the cost of health care keeps climbing and the general liability market hardens, accident & health policies are providing a critical extra layer of protection.

Julie Theirl of Aon and her team have been working on a database set to help public schools recognize, analyze and prevent sexual abuse and molestation claims from occurring.