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The risk management function can be transferred to capable service providers in lean times.

Goal is to "lead with equine," then leap into clients' other areas of insurance needs.

Mercer realigns U.S. regions and announces new leadership appointments

Welcome to the second annual "Most Dangerous Emerging Risks" issue of Risk & Insurance® Magazine. Launched in last year's May RIMS issue, which debuted at the RIMS conference in Vancouver, our list of emerging risks was a big hit.

Corporate leaders at the nation's largest companies are taking steps to manage what has been identified as one of the top risks facing businesses: a shortage of qualified talent.

Chris Thorn flies up the ranks at Southwest Airlines and pilots a last-minute change of course in the airline's insurance program in the wake of the AirTran merger.

Environmental insurance as a manufacturing risk management tool fills the hole left open by the absolute pollution exclusion on commercial general liability policies.

From breakfasts to lunches, from cocktail receptions to private dinners, risk managers have networking options beyond the exhibit floor at the Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc.'s annual conference.

Just when risk managers and claims adjusters were getting a handle on the risks of concentration of suppliers in the wake of last year's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the lesson was learned once more when monsoon flooding ravaged industrial portions of Thailand.

Workers' compensation carriers are placing more faith in predictive modeling and the competition is keen to deliver the best tools.

An estimated 30,000 annual kidnappings has led to a spike in kidnap and ransom claims. The greatest threat seen these days is so-called "express kidnappings."

Soft pricing, currency manipulations and other economic stimulus measures make this a bad time to form a captive.

But hurry, because by the time prices in the traditional market rise again in earnest, it will be too late.

Revenue for regional broker triples in 10 years. Rate firming in 2012 dependent on line and location.

As you read this, the leaders of the Captive Insurance Companies Association are pushing hard to hire a full-time lobbyist. It's a good idea, and it's high time CICA make haste and pulled the trigger.