Surge in telemedicine creates liability risks as providers grapple with coverage gaps and cybersecurity threats, reveals a survey of brokers by QBE North America.

You may think you have your professional liabilities covered, but emerging threats have the potential to blow the lid off your limits. 

Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index experienced wide variations in rates by region and line of coverage in 3Q 2024.

Act immediately to prevent harassment as defined by federal and state anti-discrimination laws. 

Ronda McCarthy, Lisa M. Figueroa and Latha Brubaker share their experiences and insights into the field of occupational and environmental medicine, discussing the challenges and rewards of their work, and the importance of leadership in the field.

Marsh reports that global commercial insurance rates remain flat in Q2 2024, while U.S. rate hikes moderated to 1%.

Mary-Lynn Ryan and Barbara Hunyady of ProAssurance share their insights on the challenges physicians face during medical malpractice trials, the resources available to them, and the role of risk management in maintaining their professional standing.

“Companies must ensure they provide reasonable accommodation if using AI in recruiting. They should avoid screening out potentially good candidates based on the questions asked. It’s crucial to examine who defines what a good applicant is and ensure that definition is unbiased.”

Businesses should know that when an employee participates in online behavior that leads to other employees feeling harassed or bullied, there is an insurance policy to manage such claims and provide resources to mitigate ongoing exposures.

As ESG and cybersecurity threats rise, so too do D&O risks.

A bad actor places a small college in Pennsylvania on a path to reputational and financial distress.

The Brown & Brown broker spoke to Risk & Insurance about her insurance career journey. It was at Brown & Brown, she feels, that she really hit her stride.

Heightened tensions over ESG are prompting many organizations to lower the volume on their public statements and disclosures.

For cargo transportation companies transitioning their fleets to clean energy sources, there are benefits in publicizing a formal ESG platform — but also risks. Fortunately, insurers are there to help them navigate the way.

Aon’s Timothy Fletcher counts loyalty as a primary value in assessing his professional relationships. He said his relationship with Aon is built on that foundation.

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.

New legislation in California redefines the limits for non-economic damages that result from medical negligence. What will these changes mean for insurers writing business in the state?

“Shareholder litigation is driving about 85% plus of the losses in the D&O world. It can also hit what we call E&O, on the financial institution side.”

The latest trends in the ongoing battle over liability in America’s opioid abuse epidemic.

“The digital transformation of businesses has created new types of exposures while exacerbating existing ones. No longer are executive risks limited to the office; they now penetrate digital channels both in our work-from-home setup and our traditional workplace.”