The 2018 Teddy Award winners built their programs around people, not claims, and offer proof that a worker-centric approach is a smarter way to operate.

Monmouth County, New Jersey, used a combination of advanced technology and safety-and-wellness programs to lower claims 44 percent and losses by 76 percent from 2009 to 2017.

The American Tort Reform Foundation identified a total of 15 jurisdictions where plaintiffs win big in liability lawsuits.

For Main Line Health’s workers’ comp team, reducing employee injuries meant ditching the adversarial approach and pivoting to advocacy claims management.

In just four years, Starbucks Coffee Company changed the way workers’ comp claims were handled by placing the process in the hands of its partners.

Janine Kral works to identify and mitigate risks, building strong partnerships with leaders and ensuring they see her as support rather than a blocker. 

From construction to cargo to cyber, an array of Insurtech technology solutions is beginning to bring real improvement to risk management safety strategies.

Mass shootings, cyber liability and medical costs are all public sector risks. Add to that budget shortfalls and the picture is grim.

The deadly limo accident in Schoharie, N.Y, provides a somber reminder of the value of performing due diligence and conducting background investigations.

Europe’s GDPR rule isn’t the only privacy/cyber regulation risk managers need to have on their radar. Here are 5 cyber-related changes to watch.

Food recall costs billions in waste and lost inventory. Experts say blockchain could reduce the losses by increasing transparency and making it easier to trace the source of contaminated food.

When an athlete is injured, trainers rush in and assist the player to the bench for treatment. A large chain of discount stores, 99 Cents Only, implemented the same model for workplace injuries.

California’s new wildfire liability bill emphasizes mitigation planning, and will allow compliant utilities to pass some costs on to customers.

Gillian Cummings-Beck and her team kept retailer Chico’s in business during Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

Because gun violence is unpredictable, risk managers need to keep on top of any exclusions their active shooter insurance might hold.

Insurers are increasingly willing to offer R&W coverage for health care mergers, but they’re paying close attention to areas at high risk for exposure.

A strategy known as “blend and extend” helped energy sector contractors stay afloat when oil prices plummeted in 2016. Experts speculate on whether it could have broader uses.

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.

Vehicle subscription platforms are a conundrum for underwriters, requiring coverage that lies somewhere between personal and commercial policies.

Rebecca Cady, 2018 Risk All Star, minimized med-mal litigation risk by focusing on information-sharing and faster response to potential claims.