Risk
Extreme Rain Is a Growing Climate Threat to the Northeastern U.S.
As high temperatures break records around the US and wildfires rip through the West, another climate-driven weather hazard—extreme rainfall—is pummeling the country's Northeast and scientists say ...
Travelers: Common Pitfalls to Avoid This Wedding Season
As peak wedding season approaches, Travelers Companies, Inc. offers tips for brides and grooms. According to the insurer's data, vendor issues (45 percent) were the leading cause of paid wedding ...
Producer compensation programs send clear messages about what a carrier values. Commission rates, incentive structures, bonuses, and performance thresholds direct...
NSC: Preventable Traffic Crashes May Take Hundreds of Lives Over Labor Day Weekend
Hundreds of lives in the U.S. may be at risk due to preventable traffic accidents this upcoming holiday weekend, according to an analysis by the National Safety Council. During the Labor Day holiday ...
The Merger of Strategy and Risk: Understanding the Why
Over the last few years, research has shown that an increasing number of employees want to understand the "why"—or otherwise have purpose—behind what they do to be committed until the end. As ...
Geopolitical, Election Risks Have Insurers on High Alert
Amid geopolitical turmoil and an unprecedented election year, insurers are reassessing their coverage strategies in response to the heightened risk of civil commotion, war and cyber threats, ...
Underestimated Risks: Why and What to Do
Organizations are faced with a complex mix of risks, regulations, external issues and technological advancements. Aligning strategy, operations, people, processes and technology with these evolving ...
2024 U.S. Weather Disasters Stack Up
The U.S. has sustained 395 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1 billion (including CPI adjustment to 2024). According to the National Centers ...
Inaccurate Reports Involving Child Passenger Injuries Could Impact Crash Safety Strategies
A new study has found discrepancies between crash reports and hospital data might paint an incomplete or inaccurate picture of how crashes impact the safety of child passengers, according to ...