If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that risk does not discriminate, it does not care about economic status, race, gender, or nationality. To face the new level of complex risks and uncertainties facing our global markets, more innovative and resilient risk management models are needed in 2021 and beyond.

Shortly after the New Year, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase announced their joint venture, Haven Health, would be shutting its doors.  Haven’s goal was to make health care cost and delivery more transparent and economical for employers and employees alike.

As the novel coronavirus limited in person interaction, many turned to their screens to seek medical help. What will the future of telemedicine look like post-pandemic?

Occupational exoskeletons are a growing domain of wearable technology designed to assist workers who perform physically demanding jobs. Advertisement Exos seek to reduce injury risk for commonly injured body parts and are gaining traction in the workplace. There has been significant progress with exoskeleton standards, research and device development this year. Much has changed in… View Article

In a matter of months, D&I has moved from being a function of a human resources department to becoming a key element of corporate governance and strategy, sitting squarely in the domain of the C-suite.

The year 2020 brought unexpected and grueling risk across several different sectors. We take a look at the most prominent risks faced this year and the lessons learned from them as 2021 quickly approaches. 

Insurers pay when wildfires rage and hurricanes thunder in from our oceans. The drive is on for the industry to reduce its support for the fossil fuel use that contributes to climate change.

Business resiliency is an ongoing practice that enables your organization to endure any type of disruption, respond effectively when one occurs, and improve after each incident.

Normally, we think of geopolitical risk in terms of wars, terrorist acts, and tensions between states. COVID-19 broadened that perspective.

How can buyers in M&A negotiations protect their investment from IP infringement allegations that might arise from past or future activities?

Colleges and universities looking to remain stable and survive tumultuous times must invest in creating a sustainable risk management strategy.

Blockchain uses are growing across the insurance industry. Here’s why it’s a valuable tool. 

In 2020 numerous public companies began facing a new risk: shareholder derivative lawsuits alleging a lack of diversity.

When embracing empathic curiosity in workers’ comp, we gain a better understanding of what is really going on with the injured employee.

As the pandemic continues to effect every workplace, the need to treat every employee as essential is now more important than ever. 

Blockchain and its applications in insurance hold tremendous potential to provide financial stability in emerging and underserved economies.

Very few carriers are offering an on-demand delivery rider to cover increased exposures associated with the sharp uptick in demand for rideshare delivery services.

The nature of COVID-19 has led some states to legislatively amend the workers’ compensation social contract and shift virus costs to employers and insurance carriers retroactively. The costs could be staggering.

As we approach a potential second wave of COVID-19, it is crucial to understand the risks and uncertainties this pandemic continues to present us with.

No matter who wins on November 3, a disaster-weary country will need all the help it can get to stop the tide of mounting losses and uncertainty. Preparing now for the likelihood of post-election uncertainty can help.