“We’ve seen a growing openness to the possibility of shipping via rail, moving away from the traditional focus on trucking. This shift can be attributed to several factors, including the rail industry’s environmental friendliness and its potential for cost savings.”

“As brokers, we uniquely see both sides of the aisle in the transaction. Transparency and timeliness are two words that stand out to me that could be improved on in helping our clients make educated buying decisions.”

As more health care networks acquire individual physician practices, the workers’ compensation industry must address the medical management costs and patient outcomes associated with this trend.

Renewable energy insurers remain optimistic despite challenges, as the industry adapts to support the transition to a net-zero future, according to a report by WTW.

“The insurance industry has become black and white, which distances it from the reality that consumers face. Algorithms control premiums and appetites have become too hardened.”

“One of the biggest challenges we face in the energy transformation is increasing our expertise in the new technologies that come with it … Learning about the risks and specificities of these new technologies is crucial for both the industry and its insurers.”

When it comes to artificial intelligence’s use of intellectual property and personal identifiable information, the technology may be new but the underlying legal and risk management principles that govern it are not.

Rising health care costs challenge employers to adopt innovative strategies for managing expenses and supporting employee well-being, according to a Gallagher report.

Collision/crash incidents, faulty workmanship, and natural catastrophes top aviation insurance claims globally, as repair costs and labor challenges rise, Allianz Commercial reports.

Gallagher Bassett study reveals how retailers are leveraging gift cards to streamline claims, preventing escalation and retain customers.

Ronda McCarthy, Lisa M. Figueroa and Latha Brubaker share their experiences and insights into the field of occupational and environmental medicine, discussing the challenges and rewards of their work, and the importance of leadership in the field.

Deepfake scams using AI to impersonate executives are on the rise, leading to significant financial risks for companies, according to HUB International.

“I think most insurance companies have learned it’s not quite as simple as putting up a line and nothing ever breaks. But it’s an incredible opportunity, and it’s going be a growing part of insurance companies’ books.”

Construction fatalities rose nearly 40% from 2011-2022, with falls and transportation incidents as leading causes of worker deaths, according to a data bulletin from The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Five years into the crisis, here’s how the insurance industry is approaching talent attraction and retention.

Gallagher broker Kelly Eisenbies shares her insurance career journey so far and what it takes to get higher education institutions the best coverage for their student athletes.

Bain report finds insurers are wrestling with how to extract value from data and technology investments, but technology leadership can lead to significant business improvements.

The transition to renewable energy is well underway, and insurers are working to help the sector overcome its growing pains.

Risk All Star Hoda Hussein’s humanistic approach to life governs her work as a risk management consultant to the educational sector.

By working to improve employee mental health in construction, Jason Malatak is also addressing a range of other issues, from quality of work to employee retention.