Insurance Industry

A Predict & Prevent™ Approach Works When Tech Innovation, Underwriting and Risk Management Work Together

When it comes to putting the idea of Predict & Prevent into practice, the whole team — insurer, risk manager, everyone — must be involved.

Insuring Risks Beyond the ‘Frontera’: Mexican Companies Consider the Advantages of Captive Insurance — Via Vermont

A Century of Workers’ Comp Data: Here’s What the NCCI Has Learned Along the Way

Opinion | Silo Deconstruction Underway

Inflation, Social and Otherwise, Continues to Demand Sharper Underwriting on the Part of Insurers

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Sun Ministries’ Struggle to Insure Across State Lines Illuminates a Wide-Ranging Issue for Nonprofit Organizations

Securing property coverage for nonprofit organizations is no easy feat, and it’s one the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance is trying to solve.

When Insurance Wouldn’t Back This Mental Health Nonprofit, the NIA Stood Up to Fill in the Gap

Oregon-based nonprofit organization Albertina Kerr’s exposure profile became too risky for its previous insurer. That’s when NIA stepped in.

4 Critical Threats Nonprofits Will Face in 2023 — and How to Prepare for Them

From the state of the market to increased cyber risk, here are four challenges nonprofit organizations should keep in mind as they move into 2023.

COVID Radically Altered Restaurant Patrons’ Behavior — Has Risk Management Kept Up?

A recent survey conducted by Marsh looked at the risks currently facing the restaurant industry, which specialty coverages the industry is in need of and more. 

The 2021 Suez Canal Obstruction Was a Masterclass in Climate Change’s Butterfly Effects. What Can We Learn from It?

Risk transfer and risk mitigation both figure prominently in addressing climate change.

What’s ‘Connected Intelligence’ and Why Was It a Focus at In2Risk 2022?

The CPCU Society’s annual conference combined top speakers, education and networking opportunities in tech-trendy San Francisco.

As the Pressure to Ban Books Increases, So Do the EPLI, Property and D&O Exposures

A recent surge in book banning should have public libraries reviewing risk management and insurance practices with their brokers and other insurance personnel. 

Top 4 Business Risks Keeping Mid-Sized Company Executives Up at Night, According to a New QBE Report

QBE’s 2022 Mid-Sized Company Risk Report found that companies are more anxious about today’s business environment than they were in 2020.

Insuring the Climate Transition: As ESG Concerns Drive Investment in Renewables, Project Safety and Resiliency Are Paramount

If we don’t approach renewables with safety and resiliency in mind, increased investments driven by corporate ESG measures and new tax incentives could result in dangerous accidents and massive losses.

Opinion | An Open Data Relationship: It’s Time to Work Together to Manage Risk

We can no longer ignore both the benefits and the overall need for data utilization when it comes to underwriting risk. 

When It Comes to E&S Underwriting, Data May Be a King, But the Human Touch Is the Queen

Data can streamline many parts of the underwriting process, but there’s no substitute for the human touch.

Introducing the 2023 Executives to Watch

The 2023 Risk & Insurance® Executives to Watch seek to build a bridge between the troves of data needed to underwrite risk and the human talent and experience needed to apply that knowledge effectively.

The Hanover’s Carmen Sharp Places Improvement at the Fore, Making Her an Exec to Watch

Carmen Sharp believes in putting her staff’s experience to good use to boost efficiency and provide outstanding customer service.

Systemic Success Is the Name of the Game for Fortegra’s Rick Kahlbaugh

A patient, planned approach to building an insurer line by line spells success for Rick Kahlbaugh and Fortegra.

Realism, Discipline and Long-Term Focus. QBE’s Dan Fortin Enters the Insurance Talent Derby

Growth is nice, but QBE’s Dan Fortin knows that underwriting discipline is even nicer.

A Specialty Insurance Specialist. How Westfield’s Jack Kuhn Parses the Markets

Jack Kuhn has been at the forefront of Westfield’s new specialty business, which recently culminated in the acquisition of Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200 from the Argo Group.

What Can We Learn from Vantage’s Alex Blanco? Give Your Team Space to Grow and Thrive

Alex Blanco, chief executive of insurance for specialty insurer and reinsurer Vantage, strives to stay ahead of the curve by bringing empowered talent, data-driven insights and technology enablement together.

For Erin Fry, Successful Leaders Enable Interaction and Build Connections at Glatfelter and AIG Programs

Erin Fry looks at her position as a way to connect with the whole team, bringing in diversity of thought and the ability to exchange ideas.

Matthew Waters Is AXA XL’s Zen Master in Improving the Middle Market

A Zen-like approach to the middle market is AXA XL’s Matthew Waters’ leadership strategy.

A Glimmering Reputation: How Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan Makes Sure the Insurance Industry Sparkles

Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan spoke with Risk & Insurance about how the industry is perceived, III’s partnership with The Institutes, and more.