To foster better collaboration and transparency, the Catastrophe Resiliency Council proposes an Open Industry Exposure Database for climate risk research.

Caty Wynn of Whole Foods shares how she shifted gears from pastry arts and serendipitously found a fulfilling career path in workers’ comp.

Being the only woman or person of color in the room isn’t a role that Rachel Perry takes pride in. That’s why she plans to leave the industry more diverse than she found it.

In an enormous industry that touches nearly every facet of daily life, insurance and risk management experts say, there’s ample space for people of diverse abilities to thrive.

A claims talent shortage has many in the industry rethinking recruitment and retention.

The gates are opening for the inclusion of more women and people of color in our industry. Risk & Insurance editor-in-chief Dan Reynolds is thankful for the shift. 

The 2024 Executives to Watch know that data expertise is an important part of risk mitigation and transfer. But is it more important than the role of human collaboration and communication? 

Liberty Mutual’s Patrick Thielen has a strong team and a host of resources behind him. He’s going to need them.

The new head of Canada operations for Sompo International is taking dead aim at communications and culture.

The new head of middle & large commercial at The Hartford is focusing on talent development, staying ahead of evolving risks, and managing the changes introduced by advancing technology.

Owen Williams, chief information officer for Ascot U.S., sees strong data governance as critical to driving technology initiatives forward in the insurance industry.

In rough seas, Allianz’s Jenise Klein keeps her eyes on the horizon, which means developing tomorrow’s talent.

Westfield Specialty’s Ray Ash is set to face down cyber risk, securities risk and a host of additional issues that menace directors and officers.

The Institutes’ latest affiliation promises to introduce the skills and experience of insurance accounting and systems administration professionals to a much wider audience.

Starting November 8, 2023, Risk & Insurance will provide our readers with a new newsletter offering, “The Risk Brief.” 

In the wake of insurer exits, rising claims costs and increased risks, what’s ahead for the commercial auto insurance industry?

Gamma Iota Sigma’s executive director Grace Grant shares why in-person events are a game changer in new talent recruitment.

Aon’s Rachel Dawes didn’t originally plan on going into insurance, but she couldn’t be happier with the trajectory her career has taken.

As business leaders strive to manage their talent risks, Dr. Chang-Jae Shin, CEO of Kyobo Life, provides a model for how putting people first can propel profits forward quite naturally.

The significance of the partnership between retail insurance and Insurtech for ensuring long-term growth and success in the sector should not be overlooked.