Risk and Insurance Online

Defending Your Networks
2013-04-12

Whether it's from overseas governments, disgruntled employees or poor security, cyberattacks and data breaches continue to harm businesses.

When the Lights Go on in the City
2013-04-12

To get one of the world's largest public light installations up and running took some serious brokering.

Surety's Day In the Sun
2013-04-12

A Wells Fargo executive proudly recalls the role surety played in getting the Space Shuttle Endeavor from Los Angeles International Airport to the California Science Center.

The Commando Captive
2013-04-12

One of Vermont's newer captive insurers has empowered its parent to become a better savior for its clients.

The State of the Market
2013-04-12

The captive industry in Vermont is optimistic, despite some confounding trends.

The Origins of an Industry
2013-04-12

The use of captives in Vermont since 1981 has evolved gradually, though some innovative individual companies have spurred dramatic advancements for peers and future owners to follow.

Balanced Approach
2013-03-01

George Neale's calming presence anchors Liberty Mutual's commercial claims operation.

Down and Out
2013-03-01

Unsafe practices at outpatient medical facilities account for nearly all of the outbreaks of blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis C.

Spoiling for a Fight
2013-03-01

Insurers watch closely as the FDIC looks to D&O policies to recover losses associated with failed banks.

Ushering in a New Class of Painkillers
2013-03-01

Opioid addiction among injured workers calls for a second look at best practices for employers and pharmacy benefit managers.

Helping to Close the Gap
2013-03-01

In an industry plagued by high-severity catastrophic risks, frequent volatile cycles can wreak havoc on capacity and pricing.

Ready, Set, Action!
2013-03-01

Risk managers prepare for the annual convention of the Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc. and the losses of 2011 are expected to be a major subject of discussion.

A Balanced Approach
2013-03-01

For a man that heads a claims organization that paid out more than $9 billion in claims between Nov. 1, 2011, and Oct. 31, 2012, George Neale certainly has a calm air about him.

A Challenging Year
2013-02-19

Brokers faced some difficult situations with property renewals last year. The overall outlook for 2013 is a bit better, except possibly in the Northeast following Superstorm Sandy.

Grappling with a Relationship
2013-02-19

Insurance is a relationship business, yes. But as our "Under 40" brokers show us, technology is playing a larger role.

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