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Lloyd's Launches Disaster Resilience Partnership

October 22, 2019

Lloyd's has launched a new disaster resilience partnership with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, as part of its ongoing response to emerging risks and the challenges they pose to communities around the world. Read More


All Stakeholders in Medical Malpractice Liability under Pressure

October 21, 2019

Findings from the "2019 AON/American Society for Health Care Risk Management Hospital and Physician Professional Liability Benchmark Analysis" showed that while hospital professional liability (HPL) claims frequency has stabilized in recent years, HPL claim severity (inclusive of defense costs) is growing at a rate of 2 percent annually. Read More


Ransomware Attacks for 2019 Outpacing the Number of Incidents in 2018

October 18, 2019

In its latest "Cyber InFocus Report," titled "Adapting to the New Realities of Cyber Risks," Chubb provided insight into the recent growth of ransomware attacks across industries and underscored best practices companies should take to combat the associated risks. Read More


WCRI Studies Look at Workers Compensation Medical Costs in 18 States

October 18, 2019

A new set of Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) studies examine trends in payments, prices, and utilization of medical care for workers injured on the job in 18 states. The studies analyze recent costs and trends, reporting how medical payments per claim and cost components vary over time and from state to state. Read More


What Is Your Captive's Story?

October 16, 2019

With a very low unemployment rate, the need to compete for talent is imperative for captive insurers. We look at how a compelling story can help this effort and the five keys to success with specific emphasis on how captives should think about this process. Read More