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Intelligence Sharing Across Organizations Next Step in Cyber Security

February 22, 2019

AON recently released a cyber risk report describing the greatest cyber-security threats and challenges now faced by organizations. The report considers that as companies continue to use technology to speed up the transfer of information, they create game-changing business opportunities as well as increased cyber risk. Read More


Global Employee Benefits in Captives Increasing

February 19, 2019

While only a sliver of captive insurance companies fund their parents' employee benefit risks, the number is growing as more companies understand the advantages of that approach, experts say. Read More


Bermuda Runoff Reinsurer Premia Re A- Rating Affirmed by KBRA

February 18, 2019

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- of Premia Reinsurance Ltd., a Class 4 Bermuda specialty reinsurer focused on acquiring nonlife runoff liabilities. KBRA believes its sound capitalization is sufficient to support the company's planned acquisition strategy of runoff liabilities in the medium term. Read More


FERMA: AI Has Growing Implications for Risk Management

February 15, 2019

The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) said that it welcomes the European Commission's draft guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI) ethics. FERMA believes that the development and application of AI have growing implications for European risk managers. Read More


Large Medical Malpractice Claims Becoming More Frequent and More Costly

February 12, 2019

A new report issued by CRICO Strategies, "Medical Malpractice in America: A 10-year Assessment with Insights," examines national trends in claims frequency, payment, and root causes of preventable harm. Read More