Risk & Insurance® asked five top workers’ comp veterans about the most impactful innovations they’ve seen during their tenure in the industry.

Gillian Cummings-Beck and her team kept retailer Chico’s in business during Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

In a robust and frank conversation, the insurance legend provides unique insights into global trade, his past battles and what the future holds for the industry and his company.

Meet Eric Dobkin, director, insurance and risk management, for Merck & Co. Inc.

This claims expert says the industry is getting better at using technology and data, but it could come at the expense of customer service.

This director of corporate risk management believes in the education available for risk managers, but more effort should be given to developing talent.

This university risk director says the profession has come a long way, but risk managers can increase their value by getting more involved in business strategy and driving true ERM.

In this Q&A, the U.S. CEO of a global risk consultancy discusses why measuring loss expectancy is critical to understanding exposure.

This director of risk management sees cyber, IP and reputation risks as evolving threats, but more formal education may make emerging risk professionals better prepared.

In this Q&A, QBE Group’s CEO says underwriting talent will drive organic growth, but harnessing data and technology remains a challenge.

This Ironshore executive didn’t get into fine art on purpose, but has developed expertise in its beauty and its risks.

The risk manager for Boyd Gaming Corp. says curiosity keeps him engaged, and continual education will be the key to managing emerging risks.

After a Nat Cat, traditional insurance can fall short in its timeliness and breadth of coverage. An industry exec discusses an alternative.

As a professor of business, Jack Hampton knows firsthand the positive impact education has on risk managers as they tackle growing risks.

An insurance executive shares how foreign companies can overcome the unique challenges facing an expansion into the U.S.

Janet Sheiner, VP of risk management and real estate at AMN Healthcare Services Inc., sees innovation as an answer to fast-evolving and emerging risks.

Mohegan Gaming’s director of risk management recognizes the value of the people around her in creating success.  

In this coverage spotlight, an equipment breakdown underwriter sat down with R&I to discuss the ins and outs of covered losses due to mechanical or electrical breakdown.