Loss Control

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The number of heat-related deaths in the United States more than doubled over a 24-year span.

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7 Tech Tools Every High Net Worth Homeowner Needs to Prevent Disaster

Insurers have become increasingly proactive in helping insureds protect their properties. New technologies help homeowners go a step further in protecting their homes and their possessions.

Seamless Acquisition Was No Small Feat for This Risk Manager

2018 Risk All Star Alumine Bellone’s due diligence aided Ardent Health Services in a successful year of growth and acquisition, going from 14 hospitals in three states to 31 in seven.

This Risk Manager Drove Down Prescription Medication Costs By 42 Percent. Here’s How She Did It

2018 Risk All Star Rosa Royo finds the balance between cost control and high-quality care for injured workers.

This Risk Manager Put Critical CAT Data at the Industry’s Fingertips

2018 Risk All Star winner Ryan Bank leads a coalition that’s helping insurers and government agencies better understand severe weather risks.

How Farm Life Shaped One Risk Manager’s Tenacity for Worker Safety

Kevin Farthing, a 2018 Risk All Star, solved his staff’s high rate of musculoskeletal injuries, saving more than $500K in annual workers’ comp costs. 

Lead in the Water: 6 Remediation Steps Schools Can Take Now

From choosing the right filter to developing a communication plan, there are ways schools can mitigate health and liability risks.

The Value of Quantifying Industrial Risk Exposure

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

How To Manage Losses Due To Slips and Falls in High-End Retail

New advancements in tribometry are advancing the art and science of slips and falls prevention.

An Olympic-Sized Effort

Technology is lending safety a big hand in PyeongChang and elsewhere.

Stadium Safety: Protecting Sports Against Violence and Terrorism

Soft targets, such as sports stadiums, must increase measures to protect lives and their business.

A Rising Tide

Of all of the natural hazards, flood is the most expensive.

Risk on the Thin Blue Line

Targeted killings of police officers are on the rise.

RIMS Conference Held in Birthplace of Insurance in US

Carriers continue their vital role of helping insureds mitigate risks and promote safety.

Good Risk Housekeeping

Effective loss control means creating a culture where expectations around safety and accountability for it are clear.

Planning for the Unexpected

Emergency preparedness demands the utmost attention.

Making Predictive Analytics Actionable

Predictive analytics models are useless if their implementation lacks the necessary resources.

Coverage Challenges for Transportation

Facing deteriorating results, some large commercial fleet carriers are leaving the market.

Asleep at the Wheel

Drowsy driving is increasing liability for transportation companies, and increasing commercial auto rates as well.

Agribusiness Goes High Tech

Farmers and ranchers are using sophisticated technology to increase productivity and reduce injuries.

New Tools to Bolster Reputation Risk Management

New legal guidelines should strengthen board governance and reputation risk management.