Crisis Management

Preparing for the Unpredictable: Claims Strategies for Insurers in an Era of Extreme Weather and Rising Costs

Technology advancements are enabling insureds and their risk management partners to get a better grip on the range of settlement amounts on some types of claims.

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Predict & Prevent® Podcast Episode 16: AI on Guard: Stopping Gun Violence Before It Starts

Global Business Leaders Identify Top Concerns, Assess Preparedness

Insuring Against Uncertainty: Rethinking Responses to Workplace Violence

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Hollywood Loves Him, Cyber Clients Can’t Live Without Him: Meet Aon’s Adam Bixby, Ethical Hacker

Aon’s Adam Bixby shares how he launched his career as an ethical hacker, consulting for companies on their cyber risk profiles.

How Employee PTSD from a 2019 Mass Shooting in Virginia Beach Was Buffered by Rock Solid Workers’ Comp Procedures

When tragedy struck the City of Virginia Beach, the city’s barely launched PTSD program was put through its paces.

Hurricane Ida and Business Interruption Claims. Know This, The COVID Variant Will Only Magnify Delays and Increase Losses

Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, leaving hundreds of thousands of the state’s residents with property damage and no power.

Can Someone Hack My Online Chat? You Bet They Can. Here’s 7 Ways to Stop Them

For businesses that use chat services to interact with customers, be warned: Cyber criminals are now using this tool as a way to expose vulnerability.

Hear from a Cyber Security Evangelist on Top Tips to Keep Your Insurance Agency Safe from Attack

The risks and perils of a cyber attack are only growing, with many insurance companies still not adequately protected. 

Earthquake Modeling Continues to Evolve: How Today’s Technology Is Paving the Way for Better Seismic Risk Management

For a low frequency, high severity peril like earthquake, businesses need to know their risk management plans before a single pebble falls out of place.

9 Emerging Risks Facing the Aviation Industry as It Reopens

The aviation industry is rebounding after COVID-19 but it may never look exactly like it did pre-pandemic.

Opinion | Olympics Plus a Pandemic Equal a Risk Management Nightmare: Are the 2021 Games Failing to Put Volunteer Safety First?

With the 2021 Olympics inching closer, COVID-19 is still very much threatening the individuals who volunteer for the Games.

Why Every Company Needs a Cyber Attack Response Plan No Matter Their Size — and Helpful Tips to Get Started

Knowing how to respond to a cyber event starts with understanding your company’s vulnerability.

America’s Deplorable Infrastructure, a Complex CAT Property Market and How Insurance Is Responding

With the impact of the recent condominium collapse in Miami only beginning to take effect, the insurance litigation response is sure to be costly.

3 Reasons IT and OT Systems Are Vulnerable to Industrial Control Hack Attacks — Plus 3 Risk Management Solutions

Cyber criminals are becoming bolder. Now is the time to get IT and OT on the same cyber security page and stop attacks in their tracks.

You Thought Superstorm Sandy Was Bad? We Could Well Be Facing a Superstorm of Risk

Property and inventory owners that are situated well inland may very much be at risk during a hurricane. Superstorm Sandy proved that.

Protiviti, Invesco, Centene Corporation and Temple University Leaders Weigh in on ESG Risk, What It Means and How You Can Stay Ahead

Environmental, social and governance reporting is a must for corporations. Are you doing your due diligence in your risk assessments?

The Colonial Pipeline Attack Proves We Urgently Need Minimum IoT Cyber Security Thresholds for Our Nation’s Infrastructure

A recent ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline left much of the Eastern U.S. in fear of serious fuel shortages. This attack highlights inconsistencies and weakness within the U.S. IoT cyber security capabilities.

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Updated Climate Change Risk Models Are Giving Insureds and Underwriters a Better Chance to Defend and Restore Property

AIR Worldwide has updated its hurricane and wildfire models to get more granular insight on long-term climate risk.

Royal Risk Management: Tips for Higher Education Risk Pros Based on a Study of Harry and Meghan’s Strategy

What can the U.S. higher education system learn anything from the British Royal Family? Apparently more than you think.

An Evergreen Risk: Why This Won’t Be the Last Time the Suez Will Be Blocked by a Megaship

Despite little immediate property loss, megaships pose serious challenges to marine insurance and risk management.

Protecting Your Workforce Abroad. Why the End of COVID Restrictions Is a Great Time to Review Your Travel Safety Policies

In a RIMS conference session, two experts break down the importance of crisis management plans for kidnapping, ransom and extortion.

Retailers Are Grappling with COVID’s Aftermath; Here Are the Successes the Industry Achieved in Mitigating This Risk

All segments of retail have been impacted by the pandemic, albeit in different ways, leaving the retail marketplace is in a state of flux.

Don’t Drink That! What Florida’s Water System Attack Can Teach Us About Cyber’s Deadliest Threats

Cyber security risk has become a prominent threat for companies and businesses alike. Many fear that a cyber attack could result in loss of information or data. But a recent cyber security breach at a water treatment facility in Florida has made it clear that no entity is safe.