Graduate students are young and don’t often feel the effects of repetitive motion injuries. But that’s not the case in industry and manufacturing, where the glovebox workforce is aging and workers report severe symptoms.

A promising government contract for a manufacturer turns into a liability nightmare when its leadership team fails to adequately vet its supply chain.

No pandemic can stop an underwriter from getting the job done. We celebrate many in the insurance industry this year as we continue to push through such a difficult time, all while aiming for success.

A vacant building need not be a liability. With proper risk management, losses can be lessened.

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

Oaths provide a sense of duty and accountability to the ones who take them. They instill a true mission into professionals. They provide a clear path to return to, should one fall short. 

Great leadership demands diligence, foresight and courage, no matter the economic cycle. Risk & Insurance and four industry leaders discuss the traits and skills business and risk management leaders should bring to the table to help organizations succeed.

A compilation of the latest announcements, partnerships and products that are likely to have an impact on the insurance industry today.

With millions of people having now been vaccinated, health care facilities and their insurers are on the lookout for vaccination-related risk.

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. 

The court has yet to decide if Essentia Health’s BI claim has any merit, but the suit is gaining traction.

Though plaintiffs will have a tough time blaming businesses for exposure to the virus, carriers are nonetheless prepping defense strategies and emphasizing risk mitigation to clients.

A pilot program at a large beverage manufacturer drastically reduced the frequency of poor ergonomics decisions by employees.

Telemedicine use surged as the pandemic forced more employees to work from home. Though in-person doctor visits have resumed, it’s likely that telemedicine will remain a prominent part of medical treatment. Its increased use presents a challenging slew of risks.

After a damaging winter storm in 2011, officials in Texas received recommendations on weatherizing the state’s grid. Those recommendations were not followed, and in 2021, Texans paid a big price.

As supply chains continue to lean into a digitized marketplace, it is imperative that risk managers view every potential threat that could manifest into a true cyber catastrophe.

The new guidelines have the potential to become the standards for protecting against infectious disease in the workplace.

When Purdue Pharma was first sussed out as a leading cause of the opioid epidemic in the U.S., it wouldn’t be long until the pharmaceutical company’s partners were feeling the heat. 

Preventing cyber attacks from interfering with the 2020 election was a triumph, but it’s not time for a cyber security victory lap quite yet.

Even as cryptocurrency becomes more widely accepted, lack of insurance capacity could stall its upward trajectory.