Risk & Insurance sat down with Fabian Mercado, vice president and property lead for the East region of QBE North America, to discuss ongoing and emerging supply chain risk, the industry response, and best practices for the exposures that may be uninsurable. 

Switching his major to risk management and insurance at the University of Georgia turned out to be the right move for Patrick Miller.

Improving workers’ compensation outcomes requires addressing mental health issues. One often-overlooked factor is the critical impact of gut health on our minds.

Gamma Iota Sigma’s executive director Grace Grant shares why in-person events are a game changer in new talent recruitment.

Carmony Wong took on a new role with Reinsurance Group of America in May of 2023. Here, she shares some details of her experience in the RGA Leaders of Tomorrow program.

Sally Roberts of Marsh talks about making the transition from being a reporter to a media relations professional. All the while, she’s found commercial insurance a fascinating way to make a living in communications.

A report from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market shows positive trends and lingering inflation-related challenges.

The double whammy of the Great Resignation and the Silver Tsunami has left adjusters strapped for talent. Training programs can help rehab the industry’s reputation and build loyalty among workers.

Wearables are eliminating injuries in a multitude of industries. Could they lead to premium reductions for policyholders as well?

Arranging coverage for companies that transport students has become increasingly difficult due to nuclear verdicts that are inhibiting reinsurance appetite.

The significance of the partnership between retail insurance and Insurtech for ensuring long-term growth and success in the sector should not be overlooked.

Digital tools from AI to online training systems are helping prepare the next generation of claims talent.

In conversation with Risk & Insurance editor-in-chief Dan Reynolds, the eMaxx group CEO discussed the firm’s business model, the impact of technological innovations and the state of talent in the captive insurance industry.

How Aon broker Kyle Powell helped a California municipality get the resources necessary to convert old motels into homeless shelters.

At this year’s National Comp, five women leaders across the workers’ comp space share what makes a good leader.

Tech advances are contributing to in­creased fraud in retail banking, ORX says.

Gallagher Bassett’s vice president of communications and culture shares her insights on insurance communication excellence with Risk & Insurance.

When choosing AI vendors for claims, loss control, underwriting or pricing, keep these considerations at the forefront to go from trepidation to triumph.

Mehb Khoja of BCS Financial shares why joining a new company and team during the pandemic was the biggest challenge of his more-than-20-year career. 

This transformation of risk data accessibility equalizes information access, enabling individuals and businesses to preemptively address potential issues.