WTW’s Jaclyn Perryman appreciates what makes the agricultural, food and beverage sectors unique — including their challenges — and shares her advice for how to help clients succeed.

“It’s interesting to observe how quickly you can identify a serious student in the industry. From the very beginning, their curiosity and eagerness to learn stand out. They ask thoughtful questions, seeking to understand the intricacies of the business. Beyond just completing assigned tasks, they take the initiative to explore and absorb information from various sources.”

“I found that there was often a lack of alignment between IT initiatives and those of the business. IT lived in its own silo, which could hinder objectives for the rest of the business and prevented us from realizing all the innovations we wanted to take to market.”

“The formula for retaining talent is simple but effective. First, seek out exceptional individuals who want to be part of a transformative, employee-first culture. While clients are undeniably important, attracting world-class people is the key to attracting world-class clients.”

Having a broad experience in the high net worth space, PRMA’s Diane Delaney is excited to be putting that to work for the organization she now leads.

Navigating the intricacies of ESG, the challenges of AI in underwriting and the effects of inflation on the financial lines sector.

The pair discuss how increased adoption of AI can lead to increased cyber risk, the rise of legal system abuse and other pressing exposures for the industry.

In this Q&A, Joseph Berardo Jr. from Carisk Partners explores the potential of AI in health care, the advancements in surgical technology, and the emerging goals in the workers’ compensation industry.

QBE North America’s head of major risks, aviation, talks the appeal of flying, the career lessons he’s learned and how they’ve shaped his time in insurance.

The challenging build-out of renewable energy infrastructure is at an inflection point as a surge of new ideas and investment promises to keep the sector’s momentum going.

Amidst a steady construction activity level, NYC sees a 36% drop in fatalities in 2023 but a troubling 25% rise in injuries, according to the New York City Department of Buildings’ annual report.

Nauto’s AI-powered platform is transforming transportation safety by proactively identifying risks and preventing collisions before they occur

Navigating the complexities of PFAS contamination and its impact on drinking water, Jon Peeples of Philadelphia Insurance Companies discusses the challenges faced by water treatment plants, potential litigation and the insurance industry’s response.

Employers say that safety technologies, from wearable devices to computer vision, are transforming the workplace and delivering promising results, according to an NCCI report

Specialty insurance niches and growing tech expertise are driving continued growth of the MGA and insurer collaborations, according to AM Best.

CargoNet says logistics and transportation crime reaches record high first quarter, with heightened risk during Memorial Day weekend.

Despite navigating geopolitical conflicts and climate risks, the global marine industry saw a record low number of large vessel losses in 2023, according to the Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2024.

“We work closely with our clients to assess their risks and implement loss prevention measures, such as improving building resilience and developing comprehensive business continuity plans. By taking a proactive approach to risk management, we aim to minimize the impact of natural catastrophes on our clients’ operations and bottom line.”

Workers’ comp was once slow to implement technology. Now, it’s catching up quickly.

The Suez Canal incident is having a significant inflationary impact, particularly in East Asia. Some estimates suggest that the blockage is decreasing East Asian GDPs by 3 to 5% due to disruptions in the movement of goods.